XXXIV ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
reports of their work at stations on the shadow-path of 
the total eclipse of the sun on the 28th of May. Other 
observations of the eclipse as a partial eclipse in 
Canada were reported, and Mr. A. Elvins read a short 
paper entitled, “Photographing the Solar Corona 
without an Eclipse.” 
June 26.—% The Refraction of Light,” by Mr. J. R. Collins. 
Sept. 4.—On this evening there was a general review of the work of 
the Society as projected for the remainder of the 
year, and a discussion upon matters connected with the 
Society and its interests. 
Sept. 18—‘“ The Great Nebula in Andromeda,’ by the Reverend 
Robert Atkinson. 
Oct. 2.—“ Recent Criticism of the Nebular Hypothesis,” by Mr. J. R. 
Collins. 
Oct. 16.—%* Colour Photography,” Mr. D. J. Howell. This paper, one 
of the most interesting read during the year, was 
illustrated by a special series of slides which had been 
obtained from Chicago. 
Oct. 30—"% Earth.” This was a physical paper by Mr. A. F. Miller, 
who performed a series of thirty interesting chemical 
and other experiments. 
Oct. 13—*‘ Recurrence of Eclipses,” by Mr. T. Lindsay. 
Oct. 27—*‘ Some Contributions of Astronomy to Practical Life and 
Thought,” by Mr. J. Edward Mabee, C.E. 
Dec. 11.— Art and Astronomy,” by Mr. John A. Paterson, M.A. 
“Jupiter,” by Mr. W. F. Denning, F.R.A.S., of Bristol, 
England, a Corresponding Fellow of the Society. 
Dec. 27.—* The Genesis of the Moon on the Theory of Vertical Pro- 
jection and Tidal Action,” by Mr. John Phillips. 
“The Experiences of an Amateur in Popularizing Astron- 
omy,” by Mr. J. R. Clougher. 
The above is a mere outline of the work of the Society during the 
year. 
The following is a list of the officers for the year 1901: 
Honorary President—The Hon. Richard Harcourt, M.A., K.C., 
Minister of Education. 
President—Mr. G. E. Lumsden, F.R.A.S., 57 Elm Avenue, Rose- 
dale. 
First Vice-President—Mr. R. F. Stupart, Director of the Toronto 
Observatory. 
