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ing and properly arranging the material of this department. 



A reference to the list of donations will convey an idea of their 

 character and value in this respect. 



In addition to such, zoological specimens were from time to time 

 prepared and given to the Association, these not always appearing 

 in the records of the Society. 



These con)prise Botanical, Ornithological, and Ichthyological 

 specimens, as well as others belonging to different departments of 

 Zoology. 



Whilst the museum collection represents good all-round work 

 for a young Association, there are some lines of investigation along 

 which for various reasons little has been done. One of these is the 

 study and collection of the shell fishes and other marine animals 

 of our coast waters, many of which are of considerable commer- 

 cial imi)ortance, whilst others play an important part in furnish- 

 ing food for the many valuable fishes resident in, or annually 

 visiting, the<e Avaters. 



The expense that such an investigation might entail may be too 

 great for any member, however enthusiastic, to undertake, as 

 dredges and various other appliances would be necessary, and it is 

 recommended that, if the finances of the Association justify the 

 step, a certain sum be expended for this purpose. 



Archsology. 



The Societ}' is continuing to add interesting objects and relics 

 belonging to this class, most of them obtained from various places 

 on the North Shore. 



Meetings, Papers. Lectures, Etc. 



1905. 



Feb. 13. Annual Meeting. 



Feb. 20. The Moon. James Nicol. 



Feb. 27. Ethnology of the British Race. Rev. J . M. MacLean. 



Mar. 6. Ethnolog;: of the British Race. Rev, J. M. MacLean. 



Mar. 14. Monthly Meeting. 



Mar. 21. Fresh Water Microscopic Life. .1. Baxter, M. D. 



