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3.—* Notes on Concretions found in Canadian Rocks,” by Dae 
Weston, F.G.S.A., of the geological and natural history sur- 
vey of Canada. 
4— On the Manufacture of Steel in Nova Scotia and the Iron 
Ores of Nictaux, Nova Scotia,” by Edwin Gilpin, Jr. LL.D. 
F.G.S., inspector of mines. 
5.—" Geological Notes on the Nictaux Iron Fields,’ by A. H. Mac- 
kay, LL.D, FRS.C. 
6.—* On some Important Scientific Problems in Horticulture,” by 
E. E. Faville, director of the Nova Scotian school of horti- 
culture, Wolfville. 
7.— On the Butterflies of Truro, NS.” by Miss Lucy C. Eaton, of 
Truro, 
8.—* On a Cheap and Effective Bicycle Track for Country Roads,” 
by Martin Murphy, D.Sc., provincial engineer. 
9.—‘ On Relics of the Stone Age in Nova Scotia,” by Harry Piers. 
10.—* A Flora of Newfoundland, Labrador, and St. Pierre-et- 
Miquelon,” by the Rev. Arthur C. Waghorne, of Newfound- 
land, 
11.—* Phenojogical Observations for 1894,” by A. H. Mackay, LL.D. 
BLR:S.C: 
12.—* Note on a Remarkable Specimen of Naturally Polished 
Quartz,” by Watson L. Bishop, of Dartmouth. 
13.—** Note on Coal Gas and Other Gases produced in Presence of 
Carbon at High Temperatures as Probable Sources of 
Argon,” by Professor Lawson, Ph.D., LL.D. 
14.—*“ On the Visibility of Mercury to the Naked Eye,” by A. Cam- 
eron, principal of Yarmouth academy, N.S. 
15.—* On Tidal Erosion and Depositions in Minas Basin,” by Profes- 
sor A. E. Coldwell, Acadia college, Wolfville. 
16.— On True Surfaces and Accurate Measurements in Machine 
Construction,” by D. W. Robb, A.S.M.E., of Amherst. 
Other papers also, the exact titles of which have not yet been fur- 
nished, are expected to be communicated at the closing meeting. 
Through the courtesy of the Hon. Robert Boak, president of the 
legislative council of Nova Scotia, the institute has had the privilege of 
holding its public meetings in the legislative council chamber, which has 
greatly promoted their success. 
Owing to unavoidable delays, the Proceedings and Transactions of 
last session, which will form part 4 of volume i. of the second series, have 
not yet been issued. It is hoped, however, that they may be ready for 
distribution in a few weeks. Part 1 of volume ii. will then be put in 
hand at once. 
