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propose, as a corresponding member, Mr John Hunter 

 Broadswood, Carluke, Vice-Preddent of the Geological 

 Society of Edinburgh. Dr Gilchrist gave notice that ho 

 would propose Dr Rose, Wigto^vn, Dr White, Whithorn, 

 and Dr Sharpe, of Thornhill. 



December Zd, 1867. 



The Society held the second meeting of the session in 

 the Assembly Street Club Rooms. 



Mr STARKE in the Chair. 



The minutes of first meeting were read and approved of.. 



The Secretary reported that he had put the M.SS. and 

 papers read during last session into the hands of the Presi- 

 dent. The Treasurer submitted his accounts, which were 

 examined and audited. The roll of members of those who 

 had died, — had removed, — or who had declined to continue 

 to pay their subscriptions was read ; and it was recom- 

 mended that a list of members as adjusted should be printed 

 with next Transactions. It was remitted to the ordinary 

 committee to take into consideration the question of supply- 

 ing corrresponding members and other societies with copies 

 of the Transactions, and to report to the next meeting. 



The following members were enrolled : — Ordinary Mem- 

 bers — James Blacklock, merchant, Dumfries ; George Ham- 

 ilton, Steward-clerk, Kirkcudbright ; John Shand, M.D. 

 Kirkcudbright ; Dr Rose, Wigtown ; Dr White, Whithorn ; 

 Dr David Sharpe, Thornhill. Corresjyonding Members — Mr 

 John Hunter, Broadwood, Carluke ; Miss Beecher, Manchester. 



Mr Starke, the retiring President, read the Annual 

 Address, and, on the motion of Mr James Frazer, a cordial 

 vote of thanks was awarded to him for his valuable Paper. 



Dr Sharp, M.B., read a paper by himself on " Additions 

 to the Catalogue of British Colcoptera," and exhibited an in- 

 teresting collection of rare species. 



