ABSTRACT OF MINUTES 
OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 
Hamilton Scientific Association 
DURING THE 
SESSION OF 1904-1905. 
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10th, 1904. 
OPENING MEETING. 
Retiring President, J. M. Dickson, introduced President 
. George L. Johnston, B.A., who, in the course of a masterly essay 
on War, really gave an epitome of the world’s great historical 
events. 
At the conclusion of his address, the President gave the 
meeting over to the various sections. 
The Camera Section showed a _ set of Interchange slides, 
consisting of very fine amateur productions. 
The Astronomical exhibit of instruments and apparatus, by 
Messrs. Marsh and Darling, was very instructive. 
The Biological display, by Mr. Alexander, wus the most ela- 
borate attraction of the evening, although many were deeply in- 
terested in the Microscope, by Mr. Bailey, and in the exhibit of 
Metals, by Mr. Willams. 
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1904. 
Special business meeting to consider the affairs of the As- 
sociation as to future occupation of premises. 
