CX THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF CANADA 
The following subjects were dealt with at those meetings: 
1910. 
Nov. 7.—“The Aims and Objects of the Society and its Future 
Policy,” by the President, Dr. Milton L. Hersey, M.Sc. 
Nov. 28.—“The Latest Developments in the Peace River Country,” 
by Frederick L. Lawrence, F.R.S. 
Jan. 30.—‘‘The Methods Employed for the Detection of Adulterants 
in Food,” by Charles R. Hazen, B.Sc. 
1911. 
Feb. 27.—‘“Some Animal Resemblances,”’ by Prof. A. Willey, D.Sc., 
F.R.S. 
April 3 .—‘‘The Charm of Wild Birds,” by Herbert K. Job, Esq. 
May 1.—‘“‘A Glimpse of Rural Mexico and its Sugar Industry,” by 
Charles F. Bardorf, Esq. 
The following course of Free Letcures was given under the auspices 
of the Society in terms of the Somerville Foundation :— 
Thursday, February 2nd, 8 p.m.—"A Trip through the Peace River 
Country by a Pioneer,” Frederick 8S. Lawrence, F.R.G.S. 
Thursday, February 9th, 8 p.m.—‘“ The Roman Wall in Britain,” Theo. 
H. Wardleworth, F.L.S. 
Thursday, February 16th, 8 p.m.—‘The Electric Furnace and its 
Uses,” Alfred Stansfield, D.Sc., A.R.S.M. 
Thursday, February 23rd, 8 p.m.—“The Production of Sound” (illus- 
trated by numerous experiments), Dr. Howard T. Barnes, F.R.S.C. 
(By the courtesy of McGill University, this lecture was delivered 
in the Physics Building, Sherbrooke Street.) 
Thursday, March 2nd, 8 p.m.—‘“ Northern Lights,” Dr. A. 8. Eve, M.A., 
F.R.S.C. (By the courtesy of McGill University this lecture was 
delivered in the Physics Building, Sherbrooke Street.) 
Thursday, March 9th, 8 p.m.—“ Heredity and Environment,” Professor 
Carrie M. Derick, M.A. 
All of the above Lectures were illustrated with Lantern Slides. 
An important movement was started about ten years ago, to create: 
a taste for the study of Natural History among the children of the 
City. This has been attended with good results. The following were 
the subjects of the addresses delivered on successive Saturday after- 
noons :— 
Saturday, February 4th, 3 p.m.—“ Beautiful British Columbia,” I. 
Gammell, B.A. 
