ANNUAL REPORT, iqi6-i7. 



In presenting the Annual Report of the Ninety-sixth Session 

 of the Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society, the 

 Council have pleasure in stating that the programme of varied 

 and interesting lectures was carried through in a successful 

 manner, and attracted large and appreciative audiences. The 

 lecture on "Scientific and Industrial Research" was delivered 

 under the combined auspices of the Society and of the Belfast 

 Chamber of Commerce. 



LECTURES. 



The following was the programme submitted : — 

 2Jfth October, 1916. In Museum, College Square North. 



"History of Early Printing in Ireland," by E. R. 

 McDix, M.R.I.A. 

 15th November, 1916. In the Clarence Place Hall. 



"Volcanic Phenomena," by Mr. Hubert Garrison, F.R.G.S., 

 F.R.C.T. 

 13th December, 1916. In Central Hall, Belfast Municipal 

 Technical Institute. 

 " Scientific and Industrial Research," by Professor 

 J. A. xMcClelland, M.A., D.Sc, F.R.S. 

 3rd January, 1917. In Museum, College Square North. 



"Ancient Mariners," by G. Elliot Smith, M.A., M.D., 

 F.R.S. 

 loth February. 1917. In Museum, College Square North. 



" The Flight of a Bullet," Professor W. B. Morton, M.A. 

 3rd April, 1917. In Museum, College Square North. 



" Some Prehistoric Dwellings in Ireland " (further 

 notes on Souterrains), Mr H. C. Lawlor, M.R.I.A, 



