378 Canadian Record of Science. 
Cambrian of New Brunswick. The Paper was taken as 
read, as it will appear in the next number of the Record of 
Science. 
In the absence of Mr. H. M. Ami, his paper on the “ Flora 
of Montebello” was read by Prof. Penhallow. It referred to 
the collection made there by him on the “ Field Day” of the 
Society in June last. One hundred and seventy-nine species 
in all were found in the vicinity, of which 163 were obtained 
in the Manor Grounds. The Paper called forth an interesting 
discussion on the laws of distribution of plants, and the 
relation of soil composition and geological formation to 
distribution and disease. 
As the above Paper is to be published in the Record of 
Science, the Chairman of the Editing Committee was re- 
quested to send copies to Mr. Ami and the Hon. Mr. 
Papineau. A hearty vote of thanks was tendered to Mr. 
Ami and Mr. Matthew. 
The fourth monthly meeting of the Society was held on 
the evening of January 28th, at 20 0’clock, Sir Wm. Dawson 
in the Chair. 
The Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. 
The Minutes of Council meeting of 21st inst. were also read. 
Dr. Harrington reported that all arrangements for the 
Sommerville Course of Lectures had been made, and that 
the first would be given on the 21st of February. 
The Hon. Curator announced the following donations :— 
Tamais striata, Albino variety, from W. H. Rintoul. 
Specimens of Lepidoptera, Coleoptera. &c., from P. M. 
Dawson. 
The following gentlemen were proposed: James 
Coristine, Wm. Euard, E. A. Small, J. H. Jones, EH. F. 
Carter as ordinary members, and EH. H. Carter as associate 
member, by J. S. Brown, seconded by J. 8. Shearer. 
Mr. Shearer proposed, seconded by Mr. Brown, the follow- 
