PROCEEDINGS FOR 1806 XLIX 



microscopical Avork and subjects was adopted this session, but we are 

 sorry to be under the necessity of stating that the result being indifferent 

 hardly justifies the continuance of same. 



The subjects treated of in the communications submitted at our 

 meetings are remarkable from the fact of their being to a great extent 

 original, and while in a technical sense exhaustive, yet intelligible and 

 interesting. As may be seen from the following list the subjects treated 

 of were varied and comprehensive : 



Chairman's Address, " Eare Bird Visitors," John Maughan, jr. 



" The Development of the Microscope," Eobert DeAvar. 



'' Origin of Seeds," E. C. Jeffrey, B.A. 



" Some New Views of the White Corpuscles of the Blood." G. G. 



Pursey. 

 " Eole of Bacteria in Soils," J. J. Mackenzie, B.A. 

 " Microscopical Objects," Messrs. Mills and C. Armstron<>-. sr. 

 " The Prototype in Evolution," Eobert DeAvar. 

 " Microscopical Photography," Charles Armstrong, sr. 

 '■ The Walrus and the Seal ; their habits and economic A^alue." W. 



D. Stark. 

 Subjects outside of the foregoing list Avere introduced and discussed 

 at various meetings which Avere participated in Avith considerable interest 

 by those present. 



The new provincial game warden having been present at se\-eral 

 meetings, expressed himself as desirous of obtaining the co-operation of 

 the society in matters pertaining to his office ; the society and section has 

 in the meantime furnished scA'eral suggestions. 



The society (and section) will enter upon the incoming session Avith 

 renewed vigour and intelligence in the prosecution and discharge of the 

 matters pertaining to its objects, under the direction of the folloAving 

 officers : 



Chairman — John Maughan, sr. 



First Vice-Chairman — G. G. Pursey. 



Second Vice-Chairman — C. Armstrong, sr. 



Third Vice-President — Arthur Harvey. 



Curator — C. Armstrong, sr. 



Secretary -Treasurer — Eobert DeAvar. 



Council— E. C. Jeffrey, B.A., William Spry, Dr. George Musson. 



Some four field-days were held last summer Avhen the Don Valley, 

 Black Creek, Hogs Hollow, and Mount Dennis Avere visited Avith profit 

 and pleasure. It is the intention to hold a similar series of field-days this 

 summer, due notice of which Avill be furnished by means of printed post 

 cards and notices through the press. 



Proc. 1896. D. 



