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BULLETIN OF THE NATURAL HISTORY SOCIETY. 
their habits, uses, and the many curious ways they adapt themselves 
to their surroundings. AV. A. Hickman gave an address on evolution 
and some tendencies of modern science. Prizes were awarded in 
geology and botany for collections found during the day. 
At the meeting at Rockwood Park some of the most interesting 
natural features of that beautiful locality were examined, including 
the geology and botany. At the conclusion of the afternoon’s outing 
the members were hospitably entertained at Dr. Matthew’s home, and 
prizes were awarded to successful competitors in geology and botany. 
Your committee would suggest, that as there are difficulties in the 
way of holding a summer camp at a distance from the city, a series of 
field meetings on a more extended scale than heretofore be held during 
the coming summer. One at Ingleside, or some point on the St. John 
river, or C. P. R., in which some effort should be made to have the 
Fredericton Natural History Society unite; one on the Kennebecasis 
river, in which the Kings County Society may share, one to the west^ 
and another to the east of St. John city, and one on the sea shore — 
five in all. 
And your committee would further suggest that adequate prizes 
be provided that shall reward certain definite efforts, which it is hoped 
may be put forth by our own younger members, to make collections of 
specimens of natural history in the places visited, these prizes to be 
awarded at the next annual meeting when the collections made shall 
be exhibited and become the property of the Society. 
G. U. Hay, Chairman. 
General. 
The museum has been open to the public on Tuesday, Thursday 
and Saturday afternoons, and, as the register shows, has attracted 
many visitors. 
We regret that other duties make it necessary for Miss McBeath to 
retire from the office of assistant curator. Three years ago the museum 
was opened to the public three afternoons of each week with Miss 
2\IcBeath in charge, and the success which has attended this movement 
is largely due to the courteous and efficient manner in which she 
performed the duties of her office. 
The council wish to express their thanks for fhe very hearty 
co-operation and valuable work done by the associate members. The 
