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letters. He was a writer of rare charm, with a natural gift for litera- 

 ture and an unusual command of pure English. His work has reached 

 beyond the borders of his native country, and helped to vindicate the 

 claim of Canadian letters to recognition in the widest fields of English 

 speech. 



On the eve of our assembling the death of Mr. Arthur Harvey was 

 announced. It was unexpected; for, only a few days before, he had 

 been corresponding -with the secretary in relation to his paper on 

 Pythagoras, published in the present volume. He was a man of great 

 versatility. In literature, he excelled as a classical scholar; in science 

 he was specially devoted to astronomical and magnetic studies, and in 

 practical life he was, many years ago, the pioneer in Canada of statistical 

 inquiry. 



5. — Election of jSTew Fellows. 



At the proper time notices of vacancies were sent out and nomina- 

 tions were made. The ballot papers were sent out and returned, with 

 the result that Archbishop Bruchési has received the suffrages of a 

 majority of the whole of Section One. It is now in order, under Eule 

 6, to confirm the election, on motion, by vote of the whole society. 



In Section Two there were two vacancies to be filled, for Mr. 

 Harvey's death occurred after the nominations were made and ballots 

 returned. A number of names were proposed, and the votes were 

 scattered so that no one received the votes of a majority of the section. 

 The matter is therefore referred to Section II. for recommendation. 

 There are now three vacancies. 



G. — Inactive ^lE:\rBi:R.s. 



The Council invite the attention of the sections to Eule 7 of the 

 Constitution of the Society, which provides for the case of members 

 who do not attend the meetings nor contribute to the Transactions. 

 Many very suitable persons are desirous of becoming members, but are 

 kept out by the limitation of the number of Fellows. It is important to 

 the welfare of the Society that the memljers should all take an active 

 interest in its proceedings. 



7. — Corresponding Members. 



The Society has to regret the loss by death of M. Gabriel Gravier, 

 one of its corresponding members. He was an indefatigable worker 

 in geographical studies, and made many valuable contributions to the 

 history of exploration in Canada. His Life of Champlain and writ- 

 ings on the discoveries and establishments of La Salle are highly es- 

 teemed in France, as well as in Canada and the United States. 



