XVi. 
Feb. 12.—Rev. 8S. Heperr, M.A.—‘‘ Ancient and Modern Astronomy— 
a Contrast.” Illustrated by Lime-Light Lantern. 
Feb. 26.—H. Bumpy, Esq.—‘‘The Cave Dwellers.” Illustrated by Diagrams. 
Mar. 12.—Rey. G, Parrmerson—‘‘ John Ruskin.” 
Mar. 26.—C, J. VALENTINE, Esq.—‘‘ American Notes.” 
Ap]. 2.—Rev. 8. O. Riptey, M.A.—‘‘The Deep Sea and the Challenger 
Expedition of 1873-76.” Illustrated by Lime-Light Lantern. 
Apl. 9.—Annuat MEETING. 
Sixty-two copies of the Zvansactions have been distributed /ree 
to Members. 
LONGTOWN LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. 
12TH SESSION, 1888-89. 
President sis ee ee 8S. F. Mo. Lacuian, Esq., M.B. 
Vice- Presidents. 
R. A. Atrison, Esq., M.P. W. Easton Ropertson, Esq. 
Rev. P. CARRUTHERS J. G. Goovcnitp, Esq., F.G.S. 
Mr. Joun Witson 
Treasurer and Secretary a Be ie Mr. J. G. Toppy 
Committee. 
Mr. Little Dr. H. LeicH GILtcHRIstT 
Mr. J. Rice Mr. A. TWEDDLE 
Mr. A. P. WILKIE Mr. Jno. Ropertson 
Delegates... Xe ie ... Messrs. Witson AND WILKIE 
The following MEETINGS were held during the Session :— 
1888. 
Nov. 9—InavcurRAL TEA MertiIne. ‘‘Selections from Shakespeare.” 
Nov, 13—Mr. J. Paron—‘‘ Burns.” 
Nov. 20—Debate: ‘‘Are Theatres Elevating?” Aff. Dr. Le1gH GiLcuRist ; 
Neg. Mr. Joun Witson. 
Nov. 27—Mr. AnpERSon—‘‘ Co-Operation v. Competition.” 
Dec. 4—Mr. Joun Witson—‘“‘ Ice, and the Formation of Boulder Clay.” 
Dec. 11—Mr. J. G. Exitor—‘‘ Paper,” 
Dec. 18—Readings. 
