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interest in relation to natural science in Canada, it is intended to 

 keep tliem distinct from other parts of the cabinet, under tlie 

 names of their respective, collectors. It is much to be desired that 

 these treasures in natural science could be more securely lodged 

 than in a building constantly in use for purposes of instruction. 

 We would earnestly recommend to the consideration of any man 

 of wealth desirous of erecting a monument to his own memory, 

 and at the same time of aiding the progress of science, the erection 

 of a fire-proof library and museum in connection with the Univer- 

 sity. As the University gives every reasonable facility of reference 

 to its collections, such a building migbt be available for the 

 secure keeping of other literary and scientific valuables beside 

 those which are its property. — Montreal Witness. 



MEETINGS OF THE NATUEAL HISTORY SOCIETY. 



It has been resolved that in the meetings of the present winter 

 the business of the Society will be dispatched before 8 P.M., and 

 that 'mmediately after that hour the reading of scientific papers 

 and discussions thereon will be commenced. The first paper of th.e 

 series will be road by Principal Dawson at the Meeting of Monday 

 November 30. At the following meetings on the last Monday of 

 each month, papers are expected from Mr. Billings, Rev. Mr. 

 Kemp, Professor Barnston, M.D., Sir W. E. Logan, Mr. D. Urbain, 

 Professor Hunt, Professor Hall, M.D., and Mr. Poe. It is pro- 

 bable that several other papers will be read, and the meetings 

 will assume an interesting and scientific character, and will be 

 largely attended. A course of popular lectures is also being 

 organised, and will be commenced in January. 



