
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SOCIETY. 289 
Edward E. Prince, B.A., F.L.S., Director of Fisheries, Dominion 
of Canada, was the Society’s delegate at the meeting at Toronto. 
Library.—The Hon. Librarian (Mr. James Mitchell) reported 
that his records for the year showed that the books in the Library 
had been borrowed more frequently during the past year than in 
any year since its formation in 1861. The additions included 
150 volumes forming the Botanical Library of the late President 
(Professor King), other 10 vols. presented by various well-wishers, 
and 15 vols. purchased. 
Finance.—The Hon. Treasurer (Mr. John Renwick) submitted 
his Annual Statement of Accounts, duly audited. This statement 
showed a balance in the Society’s Ordinary Fund of £90 10s. 63d., 
and in the Life Members’ Fund of £147. From the Ordinary 
Fund balance there falls to be deducted the cost of publishing 
Transactions till 31st August, 1897. (See page 304.) 
Transactions.—The Hon, Editor (Mr. John Paterson) reported 
that in March a part of the Zransactions was issued covering a 
period of sixteen months, and bringing the publications of the 
Society to a point at Slst August, 1896. The part of Zransactions 
for the past year ending 3lst August, 1897, was reported to be 
in the press, and was intended to be in the hands of the Members 
before the end of the year (1897). 
The Reports were all unanimously approved of and adopted. 
Vacancies in the Council were then filled up by the election of 
the following gentlemen:—Mr. Alexander Somerville, B.Sc., 
F.L.S., as Vice-President; Messrs. Hugh Boyd Waitt, G. F. Scott 
Elliot, M.A., B.Sc., F.L.S., F.R.G.S., David Pearson, and Charles 
Hogg were elected ‘Metatlers of Council for three years, and Mr. 
George W. Ord for one year. ‘ 
Messrs. James Jack and William Leighton were re-elected 
Auditors. 
Mr. Thomas Pairman, 54 Gordon Street, was elected as an 
Ordinary Member. 
Mr. John Paterson exhibited an example of Sabine’s Gull 
(Xema sabinii (J. Sabine)), in immature plumage, which he had 
received from Sliddery, Arran, through the kindness of Dr. 
Fullarton, Lamlash. This is the first record, with proof, of the 
occurrence of this Arctic species in the Clyde area. 
On behalf of Mr. Henry M‘Culloch, Mr. Paterson also exhibited 
