Feb. 10.-" Nerve Cells in Rest and Fatigue and in Decay," Prof. A. B. Macallum, Ph.D. Feb. 24.-"The Wonders of the Firmament," John A. Paterson, Esq. Feb. 25.-The Lost Atlantis," Col. C. C. Grant. March 24.—" Biological Notes," William Yates, Esq. March 24.- The Field of History," Rev. H. S. Beavis, D D. March 25.-"The Lost Atlantis" (continued), Col. C. C. Grant. April. 7.-" Field Notes," William Yates, Esq. April 21.-"Chemistry in Its Application to Trade," F. J. Smale, Ph.D. April 22—“The Lost Atlantis" (continued), Col. C. C. Grant. May 5. "Imagination in Literature," J. A. McLellan, M.A., LL.D. May 5.-"Field Notes," William Yates, Esq. We had the pleasure of entertaining a number of the members of the British Association in August last. Those who visited the museum admired the large collection of fossil sponges and graptolites obtained from the formations in this vicinity. These collections are still growing, and a number of the Lingula obtained this year from the Clinton beds are quite new to science. We mark with pleasure a growing interest among the young, a number of boys having become quite enthusiastic collectors of fossils and specimens of rock formation under the direction of older members of the section. The photographic section continues active. They gave a number of exhibitions of lantern slides in connection with the international exchange, and have added an electric projection lamp to their equip ment. In the biological section, in addition to the usual collection and study of specimens, about twelve new plants have been added to the list of the flora of this vicinity. The museum has been open to the public every Saturday afternoon, excepting during July, with some one in attendance to explain the nature of the various collections to the interested visitors. The annual meeting for the election of officers was held 20th May, 1898, when the following were elected : President-T. W. Reynolds, M.D. 1st Vice-President-A. E. Walker. 2nd Vice-President-J. M. Dickson. Corresponding Secretary-Thos. Morris, Jr. Recording Secretary-S. A. Morgan, B.A., B. Pæd. Treasurer-P. L. Scriven. Curator-Alex, Gaviller. XI.-From The Entomological Society of Ontario, through Mr. J. D. EVANS. Having the honour to represent the Entomological Society of Ontario, I beg leave to submit the following report of its work and proceedings during the past year: The society still maintains its former position as to its increasing membership. Its branches are doing good work and have given a very considerable impetus to the study of insect life. The Toronto branch having been inaugurated, commenced its life with the new year, and later a branch was formed in Quebec under the most favourable auspices. The library has been augmented by an unusually large number of additional volumes, numbering no less than 88, the total number on the register now being 1,506. sects. Important additions were also made to the society's collections of in "The Canadian Entomologist," the official organ of the society, maintains its prestige among its class of literature. The twenty-ninth volume of 306 pages was issued during the past year (1897), its contributors numbering 44, of whom 30 reside in the United States of America, one in Mexico, one in Germany, and the remaining 12 in Canada. contributed 76 articles, in which were described 20 new genera, one new subgenus, 91 new species and six new varieties. The following are a few of the more important papers above referred to, viz.: erell. "On the Mexican Bees of the Genus Augochlora," by T. D. A. Cock "The Coleoptera of Canada," by Prof. H. F. Wickham. Continued through nine numbers, and being also a continuation of a series of articles on the same subject which have appeared during the past three years, making an extremely useful compilation for students in Canadian "A Generic Revision of the Hypogymnida (Liparida)," by Harrison G. Dyar. Catalogue of the Phytophagus and Parasitic Hymenoptera of Vancouver Island," by W. H. Harrington, F.R.S.C. "Some New Species and Varieties of Lepidoptera from the Western United States," by Wm. Barnes, M.D. "Descriptions of some new Genera and Species of Canadian Proctotrypidæ," by Wm. H. Ashmead. "Synonymical and Descriptive Notes on North American Orthoptera," by Samuel H. Scudder. "On Rearing Dragon Flies," by James G. Needham. "Contribution to the Knowledge of North American Syrphidæ," by W. D. Hunter. "Preliminary Studies of North American Gomphine," by James G. Needham. "A Generic Revision of the Hypocritida," by Harrison G. Dyar, Ph.D. "Notes on the Life History of Colias Interior (Scud.)," by H. H. Lyman. "The Life History of Epirranthis obfirmaria, Hbn.", by Rev. Thos. W. Fyles. Winn. 'Notes on Grapta Interrogationis, Fabr.," by H. H. Lyman and A. F. Also, there appears a number of book notices, correspondence, &c. The thirty-fifth annual meeting of the society was held in its new rooms in the Young Men's Christian Association Building in London on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 12th and 13th, 1897. The annual report published by the society to the Department of Agriculture of the province of Ontario consists of 104 pages, in which is contained a full report of the proceedings of the annual meeting above mentioned, together with the annual address of its president. The reports of the branch societies of Montreal, Quebec and Toronto. The reports of the Botanical, Geological and Microscopical Sections. The report from the Entomological Society of Ontario to the Royal Society of Canada. The report of the delegates to the Toronto meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. And the report of the librarian and curator. The following papers also appear in this annual report, viz. : "The Locusts of the Bible," by Rev. Thos. W. Fyles, F.L.S. "Notes on the Insects of the year 1897," by W. Hague Harrington, F.R.S.C. "Notes on the Season of 1897," by Rev. C. J. S. Bethune. "The Work Against the Gypsey Moth. 1897," by A. H. Kirkland. "A Study of the Gryllida (Cricket)," by Wm. Lochhead. The Value of Systematic Entomological Observation," by J. Alston Moffat. "On Butterfly Books," by Henry H. Lyman. "Some Household Insects, by Rev. C. J. S. Bethune. "On the Entomological Results of the Exploration of the British. West India Islands by the British Association for the Advancement of Science," by L. O. Howard, Ph.D. "Protective Resemblances," by J. Alston Moffat. "Notes on the Season of 1897," by J. Alston Moffat. "Notes on the Season of 1897," by Rev. Thos. W. Fyles, F.L.S. "A few Notes on the Season of 1897," by Arthur Gibson. "Notes on the Season of 1897," by C. E. Grant. "The San José Scale," by Dr. Jas. Fletcher. Ninth annual meeting of the Association of Economic Entomologists, Detroit, Mich., August 12th and 13th, 1897. Additional observations on the parasites of Orgyia Leucostigma. Temperature experiments as affecting received ideas on the hibernation of injurious insects. The present status of the San José scale in Michigan. The Montreal branch presented its twenty-third annual report, showing continued prosperity, numerically and financially. During the year eight meetings had been held and thirteen papers presented. The Quebec branch reported as to the good beginning made, of its several meetings held, and addresses given by its president and Professor Walters. The Toronto branch presented its first annual report as a branch of the parent society. During the year 24 meetings had been held and 12 papers contributed by its members. The library and collection of insects were assuming goodly proportions and its finances in a satisfactory condition. The Botanical Section reported a number of meetings having been held and three papers presented. The Geological Section reported that their meetings had been held weekly throughout the year except for six weeks in midsummer, during which time several of the members made holiday excursions to various parts of the country. Five papers were presented. The Microscopical Section reported well attended meetings having been held every two weeks during the season and four interesting papers contributed by its members. XII.-From The Elgin Historical Society, through SIR JOHN Bourinot. The efforts of the society have been directed exclusively during the past year to a continuation of the work of securing historical sketches of the school sections, villages and townships of the county. About fifty sketches have already been printed in the St. Thomas Evening Journal. This work will be continued until a history of every neighbourhood in the county has been secured, when it is the intention of the society to have these sketches indexed and bound in volumes, so that we may have a comprehensive history of the county. On Jubilee Day an education picnic was held at Port Stanley, fully 10,000 people being present. The officers of the Elgin Historical Society on that occasion publicly presented the thirty-five medals, already awarded, to the successful competitors for historical sketches of their school sections. Stirring patriotic addresses were delivered by His Honour Judge Hughes, Registrar J. H. Coyne, W. H. Murch, School Inspector Atkin and others. The society are making efforts to secure quarters in the new City Hall, where they hope to have their exchanges, reports and archæological collection systematically and conveniently arranged. The following officers are elected for 1898-99: President-W. H. Murch. Secretary-Treasurer-K. W. McKay Editor-Judge Ermatinger. Curator-J. W. Stewart. Council-Judge Hughes, W. Atkin, J. H. Coyne, F. M. Griffin, M. A. Gilbert, E. H. Caughell, Dr. Way. XIII.-From The Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club, through Professor E. E. PRINCE. On behalf of the council and members of the Ottawa Field Naturalists' Club, I have the honour to present to the Royal Society the following report : The work of the club during the year 1897-98 has been carried on with unabated vigour. The four main lines upon which this work has proceeded have been (1) observations and investigations in the field and collection of specimens by means of day-excursions and subsidiary subexcursions; (2) soirées during the winter months, with lectures, reading of scientific papers, and exhibition of specimens; (3) the publication of the Ottawa Naturalist, in which, during the many years of its issue, have appeared a great variety of scientific articles, both of a popular and of a more technical character, and (4) supplementary efforts of an educational character, including special evening demonstrations upon biological subjects, designed for beginners in the study of natural history; afternoon addresses to pupils in the various city schools, and lectures by members of the society, such as those delivered at the Central Experimental Farm by the head and certain officers of the staff to students of the Normal School. Indirectly the society has brought subjects of scientific interest before important organizations, such as Local Women's Councils, Humane Societies, Horticultural Associations, and the like, on occasions when members of the club have been invited to deliver addresses on natural history subjects. Membership. The number of members, notwithstanding the removal, by decision of the council of the club, of a large number of names of those whose |