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and the Chairman of the House Committee, to make some 
changes in the “ Aquarium Room,” re-arrange to some ex- 
tent the ‘‘ Museum,” and generally to improve the interior 
of the building. They had to find the means with which to 
do this, and have to thank members of the Society, as well 
as a number of citizens, who kindly contributed to this end, 
but the work is far from being completed, they recommend 
their successors in office to follow up what they have begun 
until the “ Museum,” and the entire building, be put into 
first class condition. 
We have received during the year for rent of Hall, 
Library, and Committee Rooms, about $1,200.00, being a 
large increase over any previous year. 
In the Superintendent’s report to the Chairman of the 
House Committee, there is the following memo. :— 
Received from Visitors to “ Museum,” 1887-88........ $27.00 
. Do ie fe f os 1888-89........ 76.90 
HTTCTE ASCiemisteisienereicieisrer steelers sieves) | 49.90) 
The yearly grant from the Provincial Government, Que- 
bec, of $400.00 was duly received and handed to the treasu- 
rer, Mr. P. S. Ross. 
The Editing Committee have done their work nobly. The 
thanks of the Society, are due and tendered to Prof. Pen- 
hallow, Dr. Harrington, and the other members. 
The Annnal “ Field Day ” was held at Montebello, on the 
grounds of the Hon, Mr, Papineau. The excursionists left 
Dalhousie Square Station punctually at 9am. The morn- 
ing was cloudy and looked like rain, but turned out fine, 
The train reached Montebello before noon, and was met at 
the station by a few scientists from Ottawa, amongst them 
were, Mr, J. F. Whiteaves, Mr. M. Ami, and others. The 
party proceeded at once to the residence of Mr. Papineau, 
and were received, and welcomed by him in a few well- 
chosen words, They were then conducted to his “ Mu- 
seum,” full of objects of interest, which were appreciated 
and admired by all, The excursionists here divided into 
sections, bent on Geological, Botanical, and Kntomological 
work, while quite a number enjoyed the beautics surround- 
ing the residence of our host. 
