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(Bulletin of the Jhatural History Society. 
At that meeting Mr. William Jack moved, seconded by 
Mr. J. Lawrence, that a scientific association should be 
formed, and that it be called The Natural History Society 
of New Brunswick.” 
Mr. W. P. Dole moved, seconded by Mr. W. R. M. Burtis, 
“ That it shall be one of the efforts of this society to form a 
collection of books of a scientific character for the use of the 
members.” 
Mr. W. H. Perley moved, seconded by Mr. R. P. Starr, 
That it shall be another special aim of the society to form 
in connection with it such a collection of specimens in the 
different branches of scientific research as shall fully illus- 
trate the natural history of this Province and, as far as 
possible, that of other countries.” In his remarks Mr. Stan- 
referred to the nucleus of a museum guaranteed to this pro- 
posed society by the Steinhamrner Geological Club. 
Mr. H. W. Frith moved, seconded by Mr. E. Allison, 
“That in order to carry these views into effect a committee 
be appointed to prepare a constitution for the society.” 
The committee consisted of II. W. Frith, Wm. Jack, M. 
II. Perley, W. P. Dole, R. P. Starr, L. B. Botsford and G. 
F. Matthew. 
February 5th, the committee submitted their report, the 
constitution and bye-laws were adopted, and the society ad- 
journed to meet February 14th to elect office-bearers. 
On the 14th the following were elected : L. B. Botsford, 
President; M. H. Perley, Vice-President; R. P. Starr, Record- 
ing Secretary ; II. W. Frith, Corresponding Secretary; G. F. 
Matthew, Curator and Librarian ; W. P. Dole, W. Jack and 
C. F. Ilartt, Members of the Council. 
At the first meeting thirty-two members were enrolled, and 
gOon after eight others. 
Meetings were held once a fortnight with an average 
attendance of twenty-five. 
At the meeting held November 28th Mr. W. Jack moved, 
seconded by Mr. Justice Parker, the following resolution : 
“ 'riiat the society desire to express their deep regret at the 
loss sustained by the death of their late lamented Vice- 
