XXXVIII EOYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA. 



A series of elementary lectures in natural history, etc., specially designed for instruction of 

 teachers, was given in the course of the winter, and was well attended. 



The Society took advantage of the presence here during the summer of Sir Vfm. Dawson, to 

 tender him a reception. This was due to him not only on account of the eminent position which he 

 has attained in the scientific world, but also because he, many years ago, suggested the formation of 

 the Natural History Society of New Brunswick, of which he was the fii'st honorary member. On 

 this occasion a very pleasant and enjoyable hour was sj)ent by the members of the Society and 

 their guests. 



The Seventh Annual Bulletin of the Society (which accompanies this report) contains Mr. Ganong's 

 paper on the Echinodermata of New Brunswick and the papers read by Messrs. Winklej' and Yroom. 

 It also contains a historical sketch of the Society from the pen of our late president, Dr. LeB. Botsford. 



XIII. — From The Society for Historical Studies, Montreal, through Mr. J. P. Edwards. 



On behalf of the Society for Historical Studies of Montreal, I have the honor to report that during 

 the past season regular meetings of the Society have been held, and its membership has shown a steady 

 increase. The papers read have, with one' exception, been devoted to Canadian history and biography; 

 they comprise : — 



1888. Nov. 21. The Family Compact, by Mr. John Fair, Jun. 

 Dec. 5. Canadian Histories, by Mr. John Eeade. 



" 19. Marquette, by Mr. John Lesj)erance. 



1889. Jan. 30. Early Legislative Proceedings in Canada, by Mr. E. C. Smith. 

 Feb. 13. Sir James Kempt, by Mr. W. W. L. Chipman. 



" 27. The Psychology of Eealism in recent French Fiction, by Mr. Thos. McDougall. 



March 13. The Battle of Chateauguay, by Mr. W D. Lighthall. 



" 27. Sidelights in Canadian history, by Mi-. Henry Mott. 



April 24. The Jesuits Estates in Canada, by Mr. E. S. White, M. P. 



The want of a publication connected with the Society has long been felt, but I am happy to 

 report that this has been remedied by our Vice-President, Mr. "W. J. White, who commenced in Jan- 

 uary last a monthly magazine called 'Cauadiana,' devoted exclusively to Canadian history, and 

 identified with the interests of this Society. 



I may be permitted to state that special attention is being given by many of our mombej-s to the 

 acquisition of rare books, letters, etc., bearing on the early history of this country, and that during 

 the past season many such have been added to their collections; these will bear fruit in coming 

 papers. To a large degree this is due to the interest in Canadian historical matters awakened by 

 this and similar societies. 



XIV. — From The Nova Scotia Historical Society, through Mr. J. M. Oxlet. 



List of papei'S read before this Society during the season of 1888-9 : — 



1888. Nov. 13. Pictographs on Eocks at Fairy Lake, bj' Geoi'ge Creed. 



Dec. 20. The Northwest Territory and Eed Eivir E.xpedition, by Lt.-Col. GJeorge Waiue- 

 wi'ight. 



1889. Jan. 15. Early Settlers of Sunbury County, by Jas. Hannay. 

 March 12. Memoir of Governor Paul Mascarene, by J. M. Hubbard. 



April 19. Fables and Traditions of the Micmac Indians, by Eev. S. T. Eand. 



