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up the study of Oaology, he proceeded to give a general 

 view of the different strata forming the earth's crust. 

 Other Geological phenomena, such as the Upheaval and 

 Subsidence of the Land, Volcanic Action, Disintegration 

 of Rocks from Rain and other causes, and Formation of 

 Deltas were explained, and illustrated by reference to a 

 number of Map.i and Diagrams. A large collection of 

 specimens of Rocks and Fossils, most of them procured in 

 the district, was also shown in illustration of the subject. 

 Special attention was directed to several Ston6s bearing the 

 peculiar striated marks of the Ice Age, and also to others, 

 which had been rounded and worn by the action of water, 

 the points of difference being particularly pointed out. 



Mr Davidson read a paper on " Two of the Platanoid 

 Metals," Palladium and Rkodium, giving an account of 

 their properties and uses. Several specimens of these metals 

 were exhibited, prepared by Mr Davidson, and stated to be 

 perfectly pure. 



January 5th, 1877. 



The second meeting of the Session was held in the 

 Town Hall— Dr Gilchrist in the Chair. 



Mr Gilchrist Clark of Speddoch ; Dr W. A. F. Browne 

 Crindau House ; Mr Simpson, Crichton Institution ; Mr 

 Greig, Terreglestown ; Mr Beattie, Buccleuch Street ; Mr 

 Ludwig, " Scottish Borderers"; and Mr Halliday, Stakeford, 

 were elected Ordinary Members. Dr Battershell Gill, 

 Regent's Park, London, was elected a Corresponding 

 Member. 



There was exhibited, on behalf of Dr W. A. F. Browne, a 

 magnificent series of Micro-Photographs of the Brain, and 

 much regret was expressed that owing lo the unfavourable 

 weather Dr Browne was unable to be present to explain 

 them. 



The Chairman exhibited specimens of the old Red Sand- 

 stone, with beautifully marked worm tracks from Cumber- 

 land and Orknev. 



