LXIV ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
April 24.— Some of the Mushrooms of Canada,” Miss Van Horne. 
“An Unusual Display of the Aurora Polaris,’ Charles J. 
Stuart. 
The Somerville course of lectures was given under the auspices 
of the Society as usual, and attracted good audiences. The following 
were the topics dealt with at the lectures: 
1902. 
Feb.’ 24.—“ Marine Station Work in the Straits of Fuca,” Prof. Con- 
way MacMillan. 
Mar. 6.—“ How We get our Knowledge of the World about us,” 
Prof. Wesley Mills, M.D., M.A. 
Mar. 13.—“* The History of the Progress of Botany in the Nineteenth 
Century,” Rev. Robert Campbell, D.D., M.A. 
Mar. 20.—“ Alchemy,— A Chapter in the History of Science,” Prof. 
Frederick Suddy, B.A. (Oxon). 
Mar. 27.—‘Some Lessons to be drawn from the Life History of 
Frogs and Newts,” Prof. E. W. MacBride, ScD., M.A. 
The Saturday afternoon talks to children were more popular than 
ever, many desiring to attend and on one or two occasions having 
to be turned away for lack of room. The course was as follows: 
1902. 
Feb. 15.—<“ History of a Loaf of Bread,” J. S. Buchan, K.C., B.C.L. 
« 92.“ What We Eat and What Becomes of It,” Prof. Wesley 
Mills, M.D., M.A. 
Mar. 1.—“ About our Hearts,” W. 8S. Morrow, M.D. 
z 8.—“ Hygiene,” D. J. Evans, M.D. 
6° 15.—“ Water Babies,” E. T. Williams. 
°°  22.—“ Mosquitoes,” Thomas Craig, F.R.M.S. 
“°° 29.—“ Montreal Asters and Golden Rods,” Rev. Robert Camp- 
bell, D.D., M.A. 
April 5.—“ The Butterflies and Moths of Mount Royal,” E. A. Norris. 
Two numbers of the “ Record of Science” were issued during the 
year, the latter being a double nimber. The contents of these num- 
bers fully upheld the high standard of quality which the “ Record” 
has always aimed at maintaining. 
The superintendant, Mr. Alfred Griffin, has continued to give the 
Society the benefit of his efficient services, although during part of 
the year his health has been feeble. 
A vigorous campaign has been mapped out for the coming 
session, and, if the funds will permit, new departures will be made 
with a view to adding to the usefulness of the Society. 
