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the rocks that constitute the crust of our earth. The studv of 

 both the organic and inorganic kingdoms is indeed a never 

 failing source of instruction and rational amusement in times of 

 leisure, depression or real sorrow. 



The Course of Lectures annually delivered under the auspices 

 of the Society commenced on the 1st day ot March and were well 

 attended by the public. 



The Introductory Lecture was delivered by the President, — Principal 

 Dawson. * 



2 Lecture — Tuesday, 8th March — By Rev. Dr. De Sola. Subject : 



" Scripture Zoology." 



3 Lecture — Tuesday, 15th March — By W. H. Hingston, M.D. Subject : 



" Climate of Canada." 



4 Lecture — Tuesday, 22nd March — By Rev. A. F. Kemp. Subject : 



"Fresh Water Algae." 



5 Lecture — Tuesday, 29th March — By Professor S. P. Robins. Sub- 



ject : "Force." 



6 Lecture — Tuesday, 5th April — By the Lord Bishop. Subject : " State 



and prospects of Science and Literature in Montreal." 



The Council feel deeply indebted to these gentlemen for their 

 valuable services, and congratulate the Society on the growing 

 interest taken in the lectures by the public, as evinced by the 

 large attendances. They have also much pleasure in referring to 

 the unusually interesting papers which have been read at the 

 ordinary monthly meetings. 



The Council have likewise to make spec'al mention of the ser- 

 vices of Dr. Fenwick, the Curator and Librarian, in superintending 

 the removal and arrangement of the L'brarv and Museum, and of 

 the exertions of by the Recording Secretary, Mr. John Leeming, 

 and the Treasurer, Mr. James Ferrier, jr., more especially in the 

 erection of the new building 



The Council report with pleasure that, during this session of 

 Parliament, the Society has been able to secure such amendments 

 in its charter of incorporation as have long been desired, and 

 which will enable it to act with freedom and energy in carrying 

 out its legitimate purposes ; and the thanks of this Society are due 

 to C. Dnnkin, Esq., M.P.P., for his very able and disinterested 

 action in this matter, and in superintending the progress of the Bill 

 throuirh Parliament. 



The Council have resolved that the By-Laws, with as correct 

 a list as can be made out of Honorary and Corresponding Mem- 

 bers, shall be published with the Annual Report 



