6 Proceedings of the Dumfiiesshire and Gcdlotuay 



pletely discernible, aud that many interesting relics had been 

 brought to light. — See Transactions. 



Mr. Goold exhibited two slabs of sandstone from Lochar- 

 briggs Quarry, with markings resembling rain-drops. • 



Dr. Grierson laid on the table specimens of concretions 

 from the Permian limestone of Sunderland. 



3farch 1st, 1864 



Sir WILLIAM JARDINE, Bart., in the Chair. 



Mr. Frank Maxwell, Drumpark ; Mr. Grierson, Dalgonner ; 

 Mr. John Martin, Courier Office, Dumfries, were elected 

 Ordinary Members. 



It was proposed that, for the better working of the Society 

 it should be divided into sections, and a Committee was 

 appointed, consisting of Dr. Gilchrist, Mr. Gibson, Mr. Stark, 

 Mr. Goold, Mr. J. Thorburn, and the Secretaiy (convener), for 

 the purpose of nominating members to take charge of the 

 respective departments. The Committee were requested to 

 communicate with the gentlemen nominated, and report at 

 next meeting. 



On the Geology of the Nith Valley, with reference especially 

 to the earlier formations. By Dr. Gilchrist. 



Dr. Gilcluist stated liis intention of resuming the subject, in 

 relation to the more recent deposits, and the present aspect of the 

 valley, in a future commimication. 



On the Eelics of supposed Ancient Armour found near the 

 source of the Corrie Water. By Mr. Alexander Strathern. 

 Read by the Secretary. 



Mr. Gibson exhibited a collection of coins, dating from the 

 reign of William the Conqueror to the present day. A 

 number of these had been found in the neighbourhood of 

 Dumfries. 



