PROCEEDINGS FOR 1921 XXI 



and indicative of the many achievements by Canadian men of science 

 during the past year in physics, mathematics and chemistry. 



Five sessions were held and all were well attended. As for several 

 years past the greater number of the papers were given in abstract, 

 allowing time for discussion of the subjects by the Fellows present. 

 Experience has shown that these discussions add greatly to the interest 

 and value of the programme. 



The attendance of the Fellows w^as somewhat below the average, 

 but was considerably augmented by the presence of a number of 

 interested visitors, chiefîy from Montreal and Ottawa. The list of 

 Fellows in attendance at the several Sessions of the Section is as 

 follows: Professor J. C. Fields, President; Sir Frederic Stupart, 

 Dr. W. Bell Dawson, Professor J. Watson Bain, Dr. J. S. Plaskett, 

 Dr. E. Deville, Dr. Frank T. Shutt, Professor E. H. Archibald, Pro- 

 fessor E. H. Burton, Dr. J. C. Glashan, Professor Louis V. King, 

 Professor A. S. Eve, Mr. John Patterson, Professor A. L. Clark, Dr. 

 Frank Allen, Dr. F. M. G. Johnson, Professor J. C. McLennan, 

 Professor Alfred Baker, Dr. C. T. Sullivan, Professor R. F. Ruttan, 

 Dr. Boyle. 



Three new Fellows were elected during the past year: Professor 

 M. C. Boswell, Professor D. Buchanan and Dr. R. W. Boyle. 



The Secretary reported the loss through death of Professor W. 

 Hodgson Ellis, the retirement of Professor W. R. Lang and the 

 resignation of Dr. D. Mcintosh who was now a resident of the United 

 States. 



The more important resolutions carried by the Section are as 

 follows : 



That this Section recommends that the term "attendance," as 

 officially used in connection with the requirements of continued 

 membership, be interpreted to mean attendance at the meetings of 

 the Section to which the member belongs. 



That this Section urges, funds permitting, the publication of 

 papers presented before Section III and IV immediately after the 

 Annual Meeting. 



That the Section recommends that authors be furnished 100 

 copies or reprints of their papers, with covers. 



That a committee consisting of Messrs. Klotz, Plaskett and King 

 be appointed to consider and report on the communication of Mr. 

 B. Cotsworth with respect to the Fixed Calendar League. 



That the following members comprise the Editorial Committee 

 for the ensuing year: Professor A. S. Eve, Professor Louis Y. King, 



