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On motion of Mr. C. S. J. Phillips, seconded by Mr. H. 

 McLaren, the rule was suspended and Mrs. W. A. P. 

 Chipman and Messrs. Duniouchal, R. Wilson-Smith and 

 Thomas Fyshe were elected, the first-named associate and 

 the other three ordinary members. 



The routine business being finished, Prof. Adams in a 

 few remarks introduced the subjects that would be consi- 

 dered at the next few meetings ; Prof. MacBride's being 

 the first, viz : " Zoological problems for the Natural His- 

 tory Society of Montreal." 



Prof. MacBride then delivered his very interesting and 

 highly instructive communication, which he said should 

 be called " Study of Evolution in Action." After some 

 remarks by those present a hearty vote of thanks was 

 given to Prof. MacBride. 



The meeting then adjourned. 



The fourth meeting of the Society was held February 

 27th, 1899. Dr. Frank D. Adams, the President, in the 

 chair. There were also present, Prof. E. W. McBride, 

 Rev. R. Campbell, Messrs. J. A. U. Beaudry, F.W. Richards, 

 A. Holden, H. McLaren, E. T. Chambers, J. B. Williams, 

 Dr. A. Fisher and a number of others. 



The minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. 



Rev. Dr. Campbell reported on behalf of the Lecture 

 Committee, and stated that the Somerville Course was an 

 unqualified success, and great interest was taken in all the 

 subjects. 



The Curator reported the following donation : 



Series of Mounted Plants collected in the vicinity of 

 Montreal, by Rev. Robt. Campbell, M.A., D.D. 



The Librarian, Mr. E. T. Chambers, also reported having 

 received a number of books as contributions to the library. 



It was moved by Mr. F. W. Richards, seconded by Rev. 

 Dr. Campbell, that the rules be suspended and the fol- 

 lowing be elected as members of the Society. Carried. 



