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demand upon them, and who have done so much to place the Nova 

 Scotian Institute of Science among the chief scientific associations, 

 of British America. i : **. iHL . i 



Membership. No addition has been made to the list of cor- 

 responding members, but four have been proposed and approved 

 as ordinary members or associate members. A number of new 

 members have not yet qualified for membership by paying the 

 annual fee in consequence of defects in our financial system. This 

 matter is receiving the attention of the council., and it is probable 

 that changes will be made which will lead to the adoption of a more 

 satisfactory system and place the finance department on a better 

 business basis. 



It should be our aim first to " set our house in order," then 

 to add to our membership as much as possible. We should have on 

 our roll the name of every man in Nova Scotia who has the ability 

 to add to our knowledge, and also all those who, though they may 

 not have the opportunity or the requisite preparatory training to 

 enable them to advance science themselves, are willing to encourage 

 others in their efforts by their interest and their annual fees. 

 There must be many of the latter class in the acquaintance circles 

 of all our members, who might be induced to come in and help us 

 if we make the effort. Indeed, there must be more persons in 

 Nova Scotia devoting some portion of their time to scientific work 

 than those whose names are inscribed on the membership roll of 

 the Institute of Science. Let each member make a list of the 

 names of those whom he considers eligible for membership and 

 submit it to the new council. Let it be the duty of the council, 

 assisted by individual members, to use every endeavor to obtain 

 the allegiance of such persons, and I have no doubt that the result 

 will be very beneficial to the Institute. 



Meeting rooms. The closing meeting of the last session was 

 held in the room of the Mining Society, through the courtesy of its 

 president. While one hesitates to record feelings of envy, it must 

 be admitted that the cozy quarters placed at our service suggested 

 speculations as to the benefits that would result to the Institute if 

 we were able to maintain similar headquarters. If a campaign is 



