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missioner of fisheries. Microscopes and slides were kindly furnished by 
Messrs. J. F. Whiteaves, W. Scott, G. M. Dawson, W. 8. Odell, ET 
Shutt, A. Halkett, T. C. Weston, D. B. Dowling, W. Saunders, E. E. 
Prince, W. F. Ferrier, R. W. Ells and H. M Ami. 
Dec. 20th, 1894—Geoloqgy. 
1; “How Rocks are Formed,” Dr. Ry WE Ells, RSC. 274 CrvE 
tals” (illustrated by models), W. F. Ferrier, B.A.Sc. ; 3, Report of the 
Geological Branch, Dr. H. M. Ami; 4 “On the Shumardia Limestones 
of Lévis, Que.” T. C: Weston, F.G.S.A.; 5, “Description of a new Cad- 
disfly (Phryganea ejecta) from the Pleistocene clays of Green's Creek,” 
Prof. 8. H. Scudder. 
Jan. 17th, 1895— Botany. 
1, “ Flowering of Plants,’ Mr. R. B. Whyte; 2, “ The Growth and 
Development of Fruit,’ Mr. J. Craig. 
Jan. 31st—Conchology. 
1, «The Present Condition of Canadian Conchology,” Rev. G. W. 
Taylor, F.R.S.C.; 2, “How Shells Grow,” F. R. Latchford, B.A. ; 3; 
“How to Collect Shells,’ Prof. J. Macoun, F.L.S.; 4, Report of the 
Conchological Section, Mr. J. Fletcher, F.L.S. 
Feb. 14th, 1895—EKEntomology. 
1, “How Insects Grow,” Mr. J. Fletcher, F.L.S.; 2, “Some Insect 
Works,” Mr. W. H. Harrington, F.R.S.C.; 3, Report of the Entomo- 
logical Branch, Mr. J. Fletcher, F.L.S.; 4, “ Notice of a Monograph on 
Canadian Spiders by Emerton,” Dr. H. M. Ami. 
Feb. 28th, 1895—Zooloqy. 
“On some Protective Peculiarities in Young Animals,” Prof. E. E. 
Prince, B.A., F.L.S. (illustrated lecture.) 
March 14th, 1895—Ornitholoqy. 
1, “ Town Birds,” Mr. W. A. D. Lees ; 2, “ How to Study Bird Life,” 
Prof. Macoun, M.A. ; 3, “ Feathers,’ Mr. A. G. Kingston. 
A special feature in connection with the above lectures was that 
specimens, microscopic slides or lantern views were in every case used 
to illustrate the subject under discussion. 
Three general excursions or field-days were held in the summer of 
1894. The attendance and the interest evinced.in the practical study of 
natural history on these occasions assured the council that these oppor- 
tunities were highly appreciated not only by members but by Ottawa 
