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SECOND REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF THE 



NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION OF 



MIRAMICHL 



In presenting the Biennial Report of the Association your 

 Council wish to refer to the loss it suffered in the death of 

 its patron, Honorable Peter Mitchell. A native of Northumber- 

 land, personally known to so many members, distinguished for his 

 brilliant abilities ard long public services, his death was not 

 only a blow to the Association, but a general loss to the whole 

 province. As an expression of respect and regret, the Associa- 

 tion provided a funeral wreath, and our president attended the 

 obsequies on behalf of the Association. 



It is, however, gratifying to be able to refer to the election 

 as patron of Dr. G. W. Dawson, Director of the Geological Sur- 

 vey of Canada, a scientist of great ability and promise, occupy- 

 ing a very prominent position in the scientific world. Indeed, 

 your Council feel that the Association was not only very happy 

 in the choice but highly honored by his acceptance of the posi- 

 tion. 



We are pleased to be able to state that the Association was 

 represented and its report presented by Dr. J. V. Ellis, M. P., at 

 the meeting of The Royal Society of Canada, held in Ottawa, 

 May, 1899; and at the meeting in May, 1900, by our pation. Dr. 

 G. W. Dawson. Both reports were favorably commented upon. 



Membership. 



We are happy to say that no death or resignation occurred 

 since the last report. While a number ceased to be members, 

 owing to removal from Chatham, an increased number was add- 

 ed to the list. The following represents the membership at 



present : 



Honorary members, 2 



Members, 40 



Associate members, 41 



Corresjionding members, 11 



Total, 94 



