32 THE HAMILTON ASSOCIATION. 
the two latter, as may be seen in the valuable case of fossils he gen- 
erously presented to the Association.” 
We were indebted to our late Chairman for drawing the atten- 
tion of the famous spongologist, Prof. Rauff, to our chert sponges. 
He was among the first to recognize the true nature of the fossil 
anchoring spicules of our local Niagara chert beds. 
The Section has held five meetings at which interesting papers 
were read. Following are the dates of the meetings and the title of 
the papers read, and the author : 
Decy27 th, 1901, GeologicalyNoteshaaee rare C. C. Grant. 
Jan. 31st, 1902, Coral Reefs, Ancient and 
INGO Mer acco eA ee ae da teie eet opti ih 
Feb. 28th, rgo2, Geological Notes Continued. : 
March 28th, 1902, Notes on Evolution versus 
the yall ofp Man astes seco tsa mie eee i 
April 25th, 1902, Notes on Evolution Contin- 
LS (a PAN aera cement mapas SIM a Odean tie ca Acs < 
All of which is respectfully submitted. 
AC a, Nir 
Secretary. 
