444 Canadian Record of Science. 
March 14th—“Our Fruits, Past and Present.” By Cuaries Gps, 
Esq., B.A 
March 21st—“ Economic Entomology as a Branch of Agriculture.” 
By James Fiurcumre, Esq, F.R.S.C., Dominion En- 
tomologist. 
March 28th—“The Food of Plants.” By Prof. D. P. Pexnatnow, 
B.Sc., F-R.8.C. 
April 4th—‘ Sugar-producing Plants.” By W T Sxarrs, B.A. Se. 
The Society beg to tender to these gentlemen their 
thanks for their kindness in coming forward so generously 
and assisting by delivering those interesting and instruc- 
tive lectures. 
An important feature during the year, was a resolution 
passed by the Council, to open the “Museum” of the So- 
ciety, free to the colleges and schools of the city. A circu- 
lar was issued placing the “Museum” at their disposal 
every Saturday, which has been duly acknowledged. A 
large number with their teachers have already taken ad- 
vantage of the offer. 
During the year 1868, this Society required money for a 
special purpose. A number of citizens came forward and 
subscribed very liberally, fully supplying the needed funds. 
Such an example would be well worth imitating at the pre- 
sent time, and would materially assist the Society in the 
good work it is doing for the Province of Quebec, and we 
might say for the whole Dominion. About $10,000 is re- 
quired to put the Sommerville Course of Lectures upon a 
proper educational basis, and for enabling our scientific 
workers to prosecute their work thoroughly. This cannot 
possibly be done without adequate means, and it is to be 
hoped our citizens will come forward and subscribe liberal- 
ly to this end. 
We cannot close this report without mentioning the care- 
ful attention given to the building and its contents by the 
Superintendent, and the assistance he has rendered to the 
officers on all occasions. 
The “Field Day,” this year will be held at St. Hustache, 
on the 8th of June. 
Respectfully submitted, 
JOHN 8. SHEARER. 
