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Library; and have merely, in conclusion, to express in your 

 presence the thanks of the Society to those who have contributed 

 from their collections to the entertainment of this evening; and 

 our acknowledgment to the committee who have superintended the 

 arrangements; and more especially to Dr. De Sola, Mr. Shelton, 

 Dr. Smallwood, and Mr. Bagg, who have been especially active 

 in the matter. 



Durins; the eveninii' Dr. J. Baker Edwards aave illustrations of 

 coins and antiquities, also of various microscopical preparations, 

 by the lime-light. The members of the Montreal Microscopic 

 Club exhibited a large series of specimens of insect structure, 

 some good music was provided, and the Society's museum was 

 thrown open as usual. 



A large and interesting series of Canadian and aboriginal 

 antiquities was collected, probably the most extensive one ever 

 brought together in Montreal. We give a condensed list of the 

 objects exhibited, with the names of the contributors. 



The Numismatic Antiquarian Society exhibited an interesting 

 collection of medals and coins, amongst which may be mentioned 

 a series of medals connected with the history of Canada. 



1. Medal to commemorate the defeat of Sir William Phipps in 

 1690. " Francia in novo orbe victrix. Kebeca Liberata" Struck 

 in Paris by order of the King, Louis XIV. 



2. Foundation of Louisburg 1720. Struck in Paris by Louis 

 XV. 



3. Brass Medal. Laureated Bust of George II. Reverse 

 Shield bearing an inverted fieiir de lis and inscribed with names 

 of Battles and Commanders, 1759. 



4. Bronze. Capture of Quebec "Quebec taken 1759'' 

 '^ Saunders, Wolfe." 



5. Capture of Montreal ''Conquest of Canada completed, 1760." 



6. Large Silver Medal. George III. (young head)). Reverse, 

 a Lion (England) and a Wolf (France) ; probably struck at the 

 cession of Canada, about 1760, for distribution to the Indian chiefs. 



7. Large Silver Medal. George III. (old head) 1814, for 

 distribution amongst the Indian Chiefs at the close of the war 

 between England and the United States. This medal weighs 4J- 

 ounces. 



8. Bronze. Treaty of Ghent, December 24.th, 1814. Figure of 

 Peace with olive branch and cornucopia. Legend '' On earth 

 peace, good will to men." 



