120 THE CANADIAN NATURALIST. [A^ol. \U^. 



Rev. Dr. De Sola made some remarks on the reports submitted, 

 and urged the necessity of trying to popularize the papers read 

 at the monthly meetings and the Somerville lectures. 



Dr. J. Baker Edwards asked if any arrangements had been 

 made for holding a field day shortly, and pointed out the im- 

 portance of continuing these pleasant social gatherings, as well 

 as the desirability of trying to interest ladies in the work of the 

 Society. 



It was moved by L. A. H. Latour, seconded by H. Rose, and: 

 resolved : 



•' That the reports just read be adopted, printed and distribu- 

 ted to the members." 



On motion of Dr. De Sola, seconded by Dr. J.Baker Edwards,., 

 it was unanimously resolved : 



"That Dr. T. Sterry Hunt, F.R.S., be elected an honorary- 

 member of the Society." 



It was moved by His Lordship the Metropolitan, seconded by- 

 James Ferrier, jun., and resolved : 



" That the thanks of the Society be voted to Principal Daw- 

 son for the preparation of the annual address." 



The following resolution, having been moved by (r. L. Marler,,, 

 and seconded by R. McLachlan, was adopted unanimously. 



" That the Rule relatins; to the election of officers be sus- 

 pended, and that Principal Dawson be elected President." 



Similar resolutions having been duly moved, seconded and: 

 adopted, the following officers were re-elected by acclamation : 



Treasurer — James Ferrier, jun. 



Cor. Secretary — Prof. P. J. Darey, M.A., B.C.L. 



Scientific Curator and Bee. Secretarij — J. F. Whiteaves,. 

 F.G.S., i:c. 



Messrs. G-. L. Marler and Prof. P. J. Darey having been ap- 

 pointed scrutineers, the balloting for the remaining officers was- 

 then proceeded with, and the following results were announced : 



Vice-Presidents — Rev. A. De Sola, LL.D. ; Sir W. E. Logan,. 

 LL.D., F.R.S. ; G. Barnston; C. Smallwood, M.D., LL.D.^ 

 D.C.L.; A. R. C. Selwyn, F.G.S.; E.Billings, F.G.S. ; His.: 

 Lordship the Bishop of Montreal and Metropolitan ; C. Robb^ 



