PROCEEDINGS FOR 1895 XCI 
section held ten meetings, at which seven papers were read. At the 
historical section two papers were read. The geological and mining 
section held five meetings, at which five papers were read. An address 
by Prof. Garner on his experience in Africa and observations as to the 
language of monkeys attracted a large audience. Proceedings in regard 
to the promotion of a national museum were adverted to. The much- 
needed extra accommodation to the library has been secured through the 
special grant given to the institute last year; ample pigeon-hole space is 
now secured for the current exchanges ; a stock-room with shelving has 
been formed, and is full of books. A pleasing event of the session was 
the presentation of a portrait of the secretary in oil, by Mr. W. 75 
Sherwood, A.R.C.A. The painting does honour to the artist, and as a 
work of art is a fitting companion to the other portraits now on the 
walls. Measures have been taken, and steps are still being taken, in 
regard to the proposed unification of the civil, astronomical, and nautical 
day, the adjudication of premiums for the essays on electoral represen- 
tation and the rectification of parliament, and the invitation to the 
British Association for the Advancement of Science. 
Financial Statement. 
The total amount received from all sources was $2,104.64, of which 
was expended $2,054.64, leaving a balance in the hands of the treasurer 
of $50.20. A proximate estimate of the assets and liabilities of the 
institute showed a balance of $27,000 in favour of the institute. The 
details of the archæological, binding, and building accounts were then 
given, which showed a balance in bank to the credit of the archeological 
fund of $549.32, of the binding fund of $632.73, and of the building fund 
of $102. In every department the strictest economy has been observed, 
and it is doubtful whether there is another institution in the city in which 
as much useful work has been done at so small an expense. The various 
accounts were examined and certified correct by the auditors, Mr. W. A. 
Douglass and Mr. Levi J. Clark. 
Books and Periodicals. 
The librarian’s report showed a large amount of work done. The 
number of books and periodicals received during the year ending last 
March was as follows: By purchase, 733; by donation, 206; by ex- 
change for the institute’s transactions, 2,611; being a total from all 
sources of 3,530. The exchanges were received from about 540 societies, 
scattered through the following countries: Canada, which supplied 169 
numbers of periodicals; the United States, 572; Mexico, 18; South 
America, 59; West Indies, 2; Great Britain and Ireland, 434; Austria 
and Hungary, 155; Belgium, 23; Denmark, 8; France, 394; Germany, 
238 ; Italy, 171; Netherlands, 48; Norway, 33; Portugal, 8; Russia, 77; 
