12 JOURNAL AND PROCEEEINGS. 



These investigations were carried on, for the most part, by means of 

 the phonograph, which was made use of to record the sounds of cer- 

 tain animals and then give them forth to others of the same species, 

 whereupon the actions and sounds given in reply were noted in like 

 manner. 



The lecturer next gave the main circumstances connected with 

 his African journey, which was undertaken that he might be able to 

 pursue his investigations under more favorable conditions. This 

 portion of the lecture not only set forth many facts relating to the 

 habits and speech of the lower forms of animal life, but also threw 

 much light on the character and customs of the inhabitants. 



A spirited discussion followed. 



WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20th, 1895 



President Briggs in the chair. 



The Curator announced the donation by Mr. A. E. Walker of 

 a valuable collection of fossils, representing the work of thirty years 

 in that direction. The thanks of the Association were tendered Mr. 

 Walker for his valuable donation. 



Applications for membership were received from Messrs. Alex. 

 McLagan, John Knox and H. P. Coburn. 



Inspector J. H. Smith was then introduced and read a paper 

 entitled " The Early History of Wentworth County." 



Beginning with a short account of the early history of Upper 

 Canada, the paper traced in a clear and instructive manner the main 

 events relating to the early settlement and development of this part 

 of the province by the sturdy and patriotic United Empire Loyalists. 

 The paper was replete throughout with interesting incidents relative 

 to the religious, intellectual and social habits of the early settlers. 



A lengthy discussion followed the reading of the paper. 



WEDNESDAY, APRIL loth, 1895. 



President Briggs in the chair. 



The Corresponding Secretary announced the receipt of a num- 

 ber of exchanges. 



Messrs. John Knox, Alex. McLagan and H. P. Coburn were 

 elected ordinary members of the Association. 



