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hoped tbat each member would take a special interest in some particular species, work- 

 ing out the life history of at least one insect, and also that considerable time would be 

 spent in the study of those insects which are beneficial or injurious to mankind. In 

 the United States particulary economic entomology is making great stridep, and Mr. 

 Rippon advised the members to give particular attention during the coming season to 

 those insects which are known to be injurious. Concluding, Mr. Rippon thanked the 

 members for tie honor conferred upon him in re-electing him to the position of Presi- 

 dent for the ensuing year. 



The meeting then adjourned. 



Arthur Gibson, 



Secretary. 



REPORT OF THE BOTANICAL SECTION. 



The Botanical Section organized in April. 



A paper, illustrated with a fine series of examples, on Narcissus was presented by 

 Mr. J. B. Bond. 



One evening was devoted to Prof. Bailey's work on Plant Breeding, led by Mr. 

 Dearness. 



Another interesting paper by Mr. Pond on Iris afforded material for an evening's* 

 profitable discussion. 



The other meetings were more or less informal and were occupied by examining 

 and discussing specimens brought by the members. 



Additions to the local flora were Draba Oaroliniana, Anthemis arvensis, and 

 Specularia perfoliate. Messrs. Bowman, Dearness, Elliott and Balkwill were the chief- 

 collectors. 



J. B. Bond, Chairman. 



Elliott Richmond, Secretary. 



REPORT OF THE GEOLOGICAL SECTION. 



The Section in Geology beg to submit their annual report as follows : — 



The meetings have been held weekly throughout the year with the exception of 

 six weeks in midsummer. 



During this interval several of our members made holiday excursions to various 

 parts of our country, for the collection of material, and gaining useful information on. 

 subjects pertaining to our branch of science. 



We have extended our trips to a greater distance from home than usual. 



Mr. George Kirke spent several weeks in the northwest mineral regions in the 

 vicinity of Rossland. 



Mr. Brown spent five or six months prospecting on the north shore of Lake 

 Superior and in the Wabigoon district. 



Mr. A. Blackburn has been opening mines in the Lake of the Woods district. 



Dr. Woolverton, chairman of the Section, has lately returned from collecting miner- 

 als from the north Hastings gold fields. 



This shows great activity on the part of our members, and a determination to 

 become better acquainted with the mineral resources of our country. 



Our removal to the present room provided by the parent society, has not given us,, 

 w e anticipated, any more room for the display of specimens pertaining to our par- 

 x. ar section. In other respects it is all that could be desired. 



