he has also contributed to the archeological collection, particu- 

 larly specimens from Central America and Europe which are not 

 only extremely interesting but difficult to secure. 



NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY 



Dr. G. F. Matthew of St. John, N. B. spoke at the February 

 meeting of Section A on the fossils of the St. John region. 



The Section B meeting for February took the form of a demon- 

 stration by Mr. E. A. Hyer of the method of making a bird skin. 

 Individual lessons in skin preparation will be given during the 

 next month. 



On Washington's Birthday both sections of the society vis- 

 ited Mulberry Castle on the Cooper River, taking the entire day 

 for the trip. The society has seldom enjoyed a more profitable 

 or delightful excursion. Thirty-five species of birds were ob- 

 served. 



The Botany Class of the Natural History Society has held its 

 meetings regularly during the winter on the first and third Mon- 

 days of each month. The second February class met at Hampton 

 Park instead of at the Museum. The next class, March 3, will 

 also be conducted at Hampton Park, meeting at the entrance 

 at 4.30 P.M. 



Mr. Jesse Sharpe has been appointed by the president chair- 

 man of a committee on butterflies and moths in the Natural 

 History Society. Messrs. William Simons, J. Bachman Chisolm 

 and Charles Colson will, with Mr. Sharpe, constitute the com- 

 mittee. 



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