PROCEEDINGS 
OF THE 
Nova Scotian Institute of Natural Science. 
NOT AION eos Nei 0 
PROVINCIAL MUSEUM, 
12th October, 1887. 
ANNIVERSARY MEETING. 
JOHN Somers, M. D., F. R. M.S., Presedent, in the chair. 
THe Annual Address was delivered by the PRESIDENT. He pointed out the 
valuable work of the Institute in collecting facts for future generalizations in 
Science. He also urged upgn members the duty of taking up fields of scientific 
inquiry hitherto left unexplored in this Province. 
The TREASURER’S Account Book and vouchers were presented, audited, and 
found correct. 
The Liprartian’s Report was read, and gave full information regarding the 
Library. The Report was adopted and referred to the Council. 
The SECRETARY was instructed to present to Hon. Mr. CHURCH, Commissioner 
of Public Works and Mines, the thanks of the Institute for the use of the 
Provincial Engineer’s rooms. 
The following were elected Office-bearers and Members of Council for the 
current year: 
President—Joun Somers, M. D. 
Vice-Presidents—J. G. McGrie@or, D. &c., &c., A. H. McKay, B.A., B. Se., &c. 
Corresponding Secretary—REV. D. HONEYMAN, D. C. L. 
Recording Secretary —ALEXANDER McKay. 
Treasurer—W. C. SILVER. 
Librartan—A. J. DENTON, A. B. 
Councillors—K. GiILPiIn, A. M., M. Bowman, J. J. Fox, S. D. MACDONALD, 
Wo. Gossip, M. Murpuy, C. E., GkorGE Lawson, Ph. D., LL. D. 
