PEOOBEDINGS FOE 1891. LXIX 



In reference to Prof. Mills's suggestion relative to the teaching of science in schools, the com- 

 mittee recommend that Prof. Mills be requested to prepare the popular lecture for next meeting of 

 the Eoyal Society, when this subject could be brought fully before the jjublic. Further, that a synop- 

 sis of his views may be mailed to each fellow of the society, as a preparation for discussion. 



The following amendment was made, on the recommendation of the council, in rule 6, providing 

 for tlie election of fellows of the society : 



That the third paragraph be amended to read as follows : " Each section shall have power to 

 increase its number by electing one new member annually." 



Eule 6 as amended accordingly reads as follows : (vid. p. LXXII infra.) 



The following communication was received from Section II : 



Montreal, May 29th, 1891. 



Section II begs leave to report the unanimous election of theEev. Moses Harvey, F.E.G.S., LL.D., 

 of St. John's, Newfoundland, and author of " The History of Newfoundland," " Lectures, Literary 

 and Biographical," etc., to till the special vacancy under regulation 6, and asks the Eoyal Society to 

 ratify the election. 



On motion of Dr. Sandford Fleming, seconded by Col. Denison, Prof. Clark was elected a fellow 

 of the Eoyal Society. 



On motion of Dr. Fleming, seconded by Dr. Stewart, Prof. Harvey was elected a fellow of the 

 Eoyal Society. 



Mr. Whiteaves read the following report of the committee appointed to devise some systematic 

 scheme for the recording of seasonal events in natural history and meteorology: 



The committee appointed to devise some systematic scheme for the recording of seasonal events 

 in natural history and meteorology reported as follows : 



That during the past winter the members resident in Ottawa held several meetings, at which 

 Profs. Carpmael and Macoun were added to their number. 



That they prepared a preliminary draft schedule for observations, and then sent a type-written 

 copy thereof to each of its members, with a request for suggestions or amendments. 



That, in reply to this request, several suggestions were received, which were subsequently incor- 

 porated into an amended schedule, a copy of which was sent to each member for immediate use. 



Your committee ask to be continued, with authority to print and disti'ibute circulars and forms 

 for observation. 



The whole respectfully submitted. 



J. F. Whiteaves, 



Cliairman. 



The committee was continued and authorized to print and distribute such circulars as might be 

 deemed desirable. 



On motion of Mgr. Hamel, seconded by Dr. Kingsford a vote of thanks was passed to Principal 

 Grant for the able manner in which he performed his duties as president during the past year. 



The society then adjourned. 



