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followed with reference to the several speakers. Mr. J. F. Whiteaves 

 described deep-sea dredging, and outlined some of the work undertaken 

 by various governments. Specimens obtained from the Gulf of St. 

 Lawrence and elsewhere were exhibited. Mr. F. D. Adams explained 

 the origin and formation of lava, and showed sections obtained from 

 various places. After a song by Miss Nellie Woods, entitled, " The 

 Vision Beautiful," an intermission j)ermitted those present to have a 

 few minutes conversation, or to examine any slides which might be 

 specially interesting to them. Miss Katie Cameron followed with a 

 song, " Marguerite." Some magic lantern slides of blood corpuscles 

 arid other animal structures were shown by Dr. Wicksteed. Mr. J. B. 

 Tyrrell described the forms and haldts of some parasites, numerous 

 slides of which were examined. Mr. H. M. Ami described the pi'epar- 

 ation of vegetable infusions, and some of the commoner forms found 

 therein, which were viewed with much interest. Mr. T. C. Weston had 

 on exhibition a collection of Eozoon Canadense, consisting of specimens 

 in mass and in microscopic sections,"and of photogra})hs, which had been 

 specially prepared to be sent to the Colonial Exhibition. Miss Denzil 

 and Miss Cameron sang a duet, " When the Wind Bloweth in from the 

 Sea." After a vote of thanks to Piincipal Woods for the use of the 

 college rooms and to the ladies for their kind assistance, the meeting 

 concluded with " God Save the Queen." 



