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responding secretary, who also obtained small collections from the 
Columbia River, and Assinaboine. A 94 ft. specimen of the albicore 
was mounted, and a medium sized sturgeon also placed in the museum. 
Steps are being taken to add mounted representatives of all our larger 
food-fishes. 
HERPETOLOGY. 
There was a satisfactory growth under this head during the year, 
some specimens of interest being donated, among them an alligator and 
a frog from Demerara, by Harrie Creighton. A collection of salaman- 
ders, frogs, toads and snakes was made in the valleys of the Annapolis 
and LaHave, N.S., besides a considerable number received from Manitoba 
and British Columbia. 
INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY. 
Important additions were made to the lists of butterflies, moths, 
and beetles of the Miramichi by Vice-President J. D. B. F. MacKenzie, 
and many crustaceans, molluscs and sponges from our coast waters were 
secured. A few fossil shell-fish from various places were also received. 
LIBRARY. 
The librarian reports the receipt of 30 volumes of scientific publi- 
cations, and a suitable cabinet will be provided soon for the library. 
MEETINGS, PAPERS, LECTURES, ETC. 
The anniversary of the founding of the association was celebrated 
by a public reception and conversazione, at which about 200 members, 
associate members and friends were present, when an interesting pro- 
gramme of addresses, readings, and music was carried out. The museum 
exhibit attracted much attention; and the whole event was very success- 
ful, thanks to the admirable arrangements made by the ladies of the 
various committees. 
The meetings held, subjects discussed, etc., are to be seen in the 
following abstract of proceedings : 
1899. 
Feb. 21.—‘‘ The Miramichi Wilderness in Summer,” Dr. Cox. 
Feb. 28.—“ The Miramichi Wilderness in Summer,” (Cont’d) Dr. Cox. 
Mar. 14.—Monthly Meeting. 
Mar. 21.—“ Wonders of a Speck of Life,” Prof. Andrews. 
Mar. 28.—“ A Long Journey, Man Through Evolution,” Dr. Baxter. 
April 11.—Monthly Meeting. 
April 18.—* The Coffee Plant,” R. P. B. Joyce. 

