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The Librarian reported that a large number of ex- 

 changes had been received and that nearly all the volumes 

 of Proceedings of Scientific Societies had been completed 

 ready for binding. 



J. Gentles, L.D.S., was proposed as an ordinary member 

 by F. W. Richards, seconded by E. T. Chambers. On 

 motion of George Sumner, seconded by the Rev. Dr. 

 Campbell, the rules were suspended, and Mr. Gentles was 

 elected by acclamation. 



Moved by the Rev. Dr. Campbell, seconded by George 

 Sumner, and resolved : That the Natural History Society 

 has heard with great regret of the death of the son of Dr. 

 B. J. Harrington, one of its most valued members, and a 

 Past President of the Society, and does hereby extend to 

 Dr. Harrington and his family its sympathy in their sad 

 bereavement. 



A paper by Mr. E. D. Wintle, on an unusual occur- 

 rence of the Razor-Billed Auk at Montreal, and a 

 second on a remarkable flight of certain birds from the 

 Atlantic Coast up the St. Lawrence to the Great Lakes, 

 was read by Mr. Williams. 



Mr Williams communicated some remarks on Special 

 Migrations of animals. 



The Rev. Dr. Campbell moved, seconded by Mr. E. T. 

 Chambers, a vote of thanks to Mr. E. D. Wintle for his 

 interesting paper and to Mr. Williams for his communi- 

 cation. 



Dr. Mills then read a communication on The Scientific 

 Societies of America and the work they are doing. 



Montreal, Feb. 25th, 1895. 



The fourth monthly meeting of the Society was held 

 this evening, Dr. Wesley Mills, President, in the chair. 



The minutes of last meeting were read and apj. -roved. 



The minutes of meeting of Council of February 18th 

 were read. 



