Committee on Field Days-Dr. Woolverton, Messrs. Balkwill, Bowman, Elliott, Law, Percival, Rennie and Saunders, London. Library and Rooms Committee Messrs. Balkwill, Bethune, Dearness, Moffat and Saunders, London. XVI. From The Natural History Society of British Columbia, through DR. G. M. DAWSON, F.R.S. Largely to the energy of the Honorary Secretary, Mr. Napier Denison, during the year 1899 to 1900, there has been a marked increase in membership, attendance at meetings and in numbers of papers read. With a total membership of 77 there has been an average attendance of 21 as compared with 15 last year; twenty papers were read as compared with six in 1898-1899, and eighteen new members joined as compared with five. The Rev. Father A. G. Morice, O.M.I., of Stuart Lake, B.C., was unanimously elected an honorary member of the Society, and has already contributed a valuable paper on the distribution of native races in British Columbia, which it is hoped will appear in our forthcoming Bulletin. The library has been added to by the purchase of several scientific works and donations from members; also several scientific magazines are taken. Owing to the unexpected delay in publishing a Bulletin, there has not been the same influx of exchanges. The collection of ethnographical and natural specimens has been increased slightly, but our proximity to the Provincial Museum largely does away with the necessity of making special efforts in this direction. New and rare animals have been contributed to the Provincial Museum by the Rev. J. H. McKeen, of Metlakatla; plants new to the province have been deposited in the Herbarium of the Department of Agriculture by Messrs. J. R. Anderson and C. F. Newcombe, and new fossils have been reported by Messrs. Roberts, Crease and Sutton. The following is a list of papers read during the year : 1899. April 18.-" Indian Music," by J. W. McKay. April 24." Shell Mounds," by O. C. Hastings. May 8. "The Mammoth Elephant of British Columbia," with Lantern Slides, by Dr. C. F. Newcombe and Mr. Fleming. May 22.-Short Papers on various subjects, by Messrs. Deans and Sylvester. June 5.-"River Deltas," by Rev. Dr. Wilson. July 31." Notes on Pot Holes," by Dr. Kirker, R.N. Aug. 14. Fur Seal Rookeries, Part I," by E. O. Scholefield. The Esquimalt Pot Holes," by Dr. Kirker, R.N. "Indian Songs as Recorded on Graphophone," by Dr. Dorsey. Oct. 9.- Atmospheric Waves and Tidal Phenomena," (illustrated), by F. Napier Denison. Oct. 23.-Demonstration of X-Rays, by Dr. Hasell. Nov. 5.-"Diatomacea of Province," by O. C. Hastings. Nov. 20. Bacteria," (illustrated), by Dr. Kirker, R.N. Dec. 4.-"Oceanography," by Lt. Danreuther, R.N. Dec. 18.-"The Honey Bee," by Mr. Robinson. 1900. 8.-" Plants and Industries of the Indians of British Columbia," by Dr. C. F. Newcombe, Lantern slides by Mr. Fleming. The Tides," by Lt. Danreuther, R.N. Jan. 22. Feb. 5.- Explosives and Their Manufacture," by Mr. J. Hall, B.Sc. The following officers were elected for the year 1900-1901 :- Vice-Presidents-Messrs. J. Deans and J. R. Anderson. Treasurer-C. Lowenberg. Curator O. C. Hastings. Librarian-F. Sylvester. Recording and Corresponding Secretary-F. Napier Denison, with Mr. A. Green, Canon Beanlands and Capt. Walbran on the General Committee. XVII. From The Ottawa Literary and Scientific Society, through PROFESSOR PRINCE. I have the honour to present the following report upon the work of the Ottawa Literary and Scientific Society for the year ending March. 31st last. The year's operations have been marked by increased activity and success, indeed, in many respects the past year has been the most successful and satisfactory for a considerable period. The rigid enforcement of the rules adopted by a specially appointed sub-committee of council charged with the task of effectively dealing with the question of arrearages resulted in the striking off from the roll of quite a number of names; but it is satisfactory to note that the real membership and the success of the society has been in no wise impaired. The removal of the names of those who have shown lack of interest in the Society has in reality strengthened it, and there has been a substantial net increase in the Society's membership of 22. That the Society has gained in strength. and in the active prosecution of its aims is shown in various ways. The financial condition of the Society has improved, the winter course of lectures instead of being carried on at a loss has not only paid its expenses, but has shown a satisfactory surplus. The shelves of the library have been enriched by an unusually large addition of books in all departments of literature and science. Special note must of necessity be made to the fine series of valuable works added to the library by means of the generous donation of $100 made by Mr. Thomas Ahearn, of Ottawa, for the purchase of books. Through the instrumentality of the ex-President, Mr. Otto Klotz, this generous gift made it possible for the Society to secure a splendid series of selected, and in many cases, costly works for the use of the members. All branches of literature have received new accessions and the library has been rendered of even increased value to the students of history, art, science, and general literature. The reading room, supplied with a varied selection of serials and the best current reading matter, continues to be a valuable factor in the Society's work. It should be mentioned that amongst the papers and dissertations read on the lecture evenings during the winter, a number were of a specially original and technical character. In this way the Society by its ordinary educational work is aiming to add its quota to the increase of knowledge and research. These papers are designed, indeed to form the second number of the Transactions of the Society. They are now in the hands of a sub-committee and will be published with plates and other illustrations very shortly. It cannot be denied that success has attended the effort to stimulate the members of the society to present original and technical papers of permanent value, embodying new studies and investigations, and in this way add to Canada's contributions to science and literature. The first part of the society's published proceedings was widely circulated, and realized in no mean measure the hope of the then President (Mr. Otto Klotz) that the first instalment of the Transactions' of the society may serve a useful purpose, and prove to !e a prelude to a long series of substantial contributions to the literary and scientific work of the Dominion of Canada. Societies and academies all over the world with which this society has exchanged its Transactions, have shown their appreciation of the proceedings published by this society. The Social Science Club of Ottawa made overtures for affiliation some time ago. This has now been accomplished, and political and social science has not only occupied the attention of the affiliated society, but through the contributions of the members has formed a prominent part of the work of the Literary and Scientific Society, under whose auspices it has met during the winter. The more the Literary and Scientific Society becomes a focus for the intellectual forces of the capital the more truly will its original aims and purposes be accomplished. The course of lectures was arranged as follows: 1899. Nov. 17.-Professor E. E. Prince, "The Scottish Schubert-Dr. John Park," with vocal and instrumental illustrations. Nov. 24.—J. M. Macoun, Esq., "The Canadian Wood-Pulp Industry." Dec. 1.-Rev. Dr. Rose, "The Gulf Stream of Literature." Dec. 8.-F. H. Gisborne, Esq., " Dean Swift and his Work for Ireland." Dec. 15.-S. B. Sinclair, Esq., "The Golden Mean of Wealth." 1900. Jan. 12.-George Johnson, Esq., "Our Northern Fringe." Jan. 19." Is Our Age Really Progressing?" A Symposium to be opened by Rev. A. B. Walkley. Jan. 26.-Léon Gérin, Esq., "The Hurons of Lorette." Feb. 9.-W. D. LeSueur, Esq., "The Making of Language." Feb. 23. The Limitation of Municipal Industries." A symposium to be opened by members of the Social Science Club. Mar. 9.-R. F. Stupart, Esq., "Earthquakes and the Seismograph," with lantern slides. Mar. 23.-A. McGill, Esq., "Ground Water Wells." With local illustrations. Otto J. Klotz, Esq., "Local Deflections of the Plumb-line." Prof. E. E. Prince, "Fish Culture in Canada." The number of books and magazines issued during the year has been 7,411. The total number of members now is 288. At the annual meeting held in April, the following officers were elected : President-Professor E. E. Prince. First Vice-President-Lieut.-Col. Pennington Macpherson. Secretary-Mr. H. J. Bronskill. Treasurer-Mr. A. H. Whitcher. Librarian-Mr. Chas. Morse, B.A. Curator-Mr. H. H. Bligh, Q.C. Council-Messrs. J. F. Jemmett, Jas. Ballantyne, W. D. LeSueur, D.C.L. XVIII.-From The Natural History Association of Miramichi, through DR. G. M. DAWSON, C.M.G., F.R.S. In presenting the annual report of the association we wish to refer to the loss it has suffered in the death of its patron, Honourable Peter Mitchell, a native of Northumberland, personally known to so many members, distinguished for his brilliant abilities and long public services, his death was not only a blow to the association, but a general loss to the whole province. As an expression of respect and regret, the association provided a funeral wreath and our president attended the obsequies on behalf of the association. It is, however, gratifying to be able to point to the election as patron, of Dr. G. M. Dawson, Director of the Geological Survey of Canada, a scientist of great ability and promise, occupying a very prominent position in the scientific world. Indeed, we feel that the association has not only been very happy in the choice but highly honoured by his acceptance of the position. MEMBERSHIP. We are happy to report that no death or resignation occurred during the year. While a number ceased to be members, owing to removal from Chatham, an equal number was added to the list. The following represents the membership at present : Owing to lack of space for the reception and arrangement of materials, especially large objects, the association was unable to add as |