JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS 



OF THE 



Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History 

 and Antiquarian Society. 



This Society was instituted on the 20th November 1862, 

 by a Meeting of Gentlemen interested in the cultivation of 

 Natural History and Antiquarian Research. 



Dr, Gilchrist of the Crichton Institution explained and 

 stated to this meeting, that for some years past the question 

 had often been asked why it was, that whUe over Scotland 

 and elsewhere natural history and allied societies were vigorous 

 and successful, none such existed among ourselves, and it was 

 proposed that a circ\ilar, explaining the objects to be pursued, 

 and asking counsel and aid to establish a society for the 

 investigation of Natural History and Antiquities, should be 

 issued to those known to be interested in such matters. 



To enable them to do this, a preliminary Committee was 

 appointed, consisting of Dr. Grierson, Thomhill ; Drs. Dickson 

 and Gilchrist ; and Mr. Gibson, Dumfries. These gentlemen 

 met on the 6th September, and drew up and issued the fol- 

 lowing circular : — 



" The intended union may be denominated the Dumfries and 

 Galloway Natural History and Archseological Society, and might 

 have the following objects in view — 



"1. To secure a more frequent interchange of thought and 

 opinion amongst those who have a taste for such pursuits. 



" 2. To concentrate, direct and render available tlie labours 

 and information of those already engaged in the work. 



