ABSTRACT "OF UMINGUTES 
OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF 
The Hamilfon Associdtion 
DURING THE 
SESSION OF 1900-1901. 
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER tst, 1900. 
OPENING MEETING. 
The President-elect, S: A. Morgan, B. Av; D) Beed@iwas 
introduced by the Past President, Dr. Thos. W. Reynolds, 
and delivered his inaugural address. In it he first referred to 
the progress made during the preSent age, in the various 
departments of science and art, and afterwards discussed in a 
philosophic manner the relation of Evolution to Idealism. 
At the conclusion of the President’s address prizes were 
presented to the winners in a photographic competition held 
by the Camera Section. 
The meeting then enjoyed the pleasure of examining the 
beautiful display of pictures which the Camera Section had 
arranged for the occasion. 
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 1900. 
The President, Dr. Morgan, in the chair. 
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and 
confirmed. After the business was disposed of, the Hon. 
Thos. Bain was introduced and read a paper on ‘‘ The Duties 
