XC1V PROCEEDINGS. 
As these alge have been very little studied hitherto, he hoped those 
having an opportunity to collect specimens, or who could get specimens 
which might be brought up in fishermen’s nets, would bring them to the 
Museum of the Institute. 
Dr. Somers made some remarks on the subject. 
Harry Piers, Esg., then read a paper entitled, ‘‘ Notes on Nova 
Scotian Zoology : No. 4.” (See Transactions, p. 255). 
The paper was discussed by Dr. Somers, Mr. Bisgop, and Dr. Rem. 
SEVENTH OrpINARY MEETING. 
Legislative Council Chamber, Halifax, 10th May, 1897. 
The First Vice-President, Mr. McKay, in the chair. 
A paper entitled, ‘‘ A Supplementary Note on Venus,” by PrinciPAL 
Cameron, of Yarmouth Academy, was read by Dr. MacKay. (See 
Transactions, p. 275). 
The paper was discussed by Dr. Rep and the CHarrMAN. 
A. H. MacKay, Esq@., Lu. D., F. R S.C, read a paper entitled, 
* Phenological Observations for 1896.” (See Transactions, p. 268). 
The subject was discussed by Proresson MacGregor and the 
CHAIRMAN. 
A paper on the “ Rainfall of 1896,” was then read by Mr. Doane, 
(See Transactions, p. 279). 
Dr. Murray, Dr. MacKay, and others, took part in the discussion 
which followed. 
The following papers were then read by title :— 
“On the Tides of the Bay of Fundy” (second paper). By Martin 
Murpuy, Esq., D. Sco., Provincial Engineer. 
“On the Water Supply of the Towns of Nova Scotia.” By 
Proggssor W. R. Burier, M. E., King’s College, Windsor. 
HARRY PIERS, 
Recording Secretary. 
