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PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATION, 
Tuesday , 10th July, 1866. 
The Association met at Mr. H. Guppy’s house, Laven- 
tille Circular. 
Henry William Caird, Esq., M.A., in the Chair. 
In consequence of the small attendance all business was 
postponed until the next meeting. 
Tuesday, 7th August, 1866. 
The Association met at Mr. Caird’ s house, Edward- 
street. 
Henry William Caird, Esq., M.A., in the Chair. 
The following gentlemen were elected Members : — John 
Persse Lambert, Esq., B.A., Quoen’s Collegiate School ; 
Pierre Emile Andre, Esq., Clarence-street ; John Percy, 
Esq., M.D., M.B.C.S.L., San Fernando ; and Octavius 
Harley, Esq., Queen’s-Park. 
Mr. Lechmere Guppy communicated notices of papers 
respecting Petroleum and Oil-fields. 
Mr. Lechmere Guppy exhibited a copy of Hr. Leotaud’s 
recently-published work on the Ornithology of Trinidad ; 
and gave a sketch of the results arrived at therein as to the 
distribution of the Birds common to Trinidad and else- 
where. 
The following motion was moved by Mr. Lechmere 
Guppy, seconded by Mr. Caird and carried : — That this 
Association desire to express to Dr. Leotaud their highest 
admiration of his book just published, entitled, “ Oiseaux 
de l’isle do Trinidad,” and their warmest hopes that he 
may long be spared to illustrate the natural history of the 
island. The Association further wishes to express their 
deep regret at the severe illness of Dr. Leotaud, which has 
so unhappily deprived them of the pleasure of his presence. 
