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I was duly favoured with your letter of 12th instant requesting me to assist you in completing your set of our Anntial Reports. Many:of these are out of print, but I have been able to secure the undernoted 51 Reports which I am dis- tpatching to you by separate parcel. that it is impossible to supply the remainder. Please acknowledge receipt. I very much regret Yours faithfully, < eee DEN bi CO aaa es Honorary Secretary. The undernoted 51 Annual Reports dispatched this date per separate parcel:- qe lt Nos. 2 15 21 26 32 36 41 44 - 51- 61 - 12 19 22 350 33 39 49 59 66 103.4 PRESENTED . KE Fs 22 SEP 1938 Lig | SECOND ANNUAL REPORT GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. desert ods 2 Reap ar Tae Magra, oY ‘THE Soctery uEWD by THE Watt Monvumens, ) 0% 12TH May, tik Ronin MAREANEE, Esg.,, Vicr-Presmenn, THE CHa 6) POS hosed oved iinet be * > pe ose piers OF Nts. ae ae bs x a0" Balan in hard gachived, front tre rer, £0 19 4 7 : terest, : 96 1. . b Edlged gh fideo ; eb 26 ~ Tat Sioa! ae a ne 415 6 mversazione - 194 0 r Week following do., 8 eng! gg . Si any ca 12 10° 0 “ PaNsT eto wr” )» A et rs £9%- 341 eetag) Vewwidev oH denl ols 2 kunt? ri Mill oo 2 | tas sangeet duri ‘aia2 ae oe ming on, ; Se 17. 3 ¢ eer ith apportioned, -' 1911 ; orton Desk, © P* 00° Societies for use of Memibers, | 216 9 hip hry Dagn sen - 710 Ruling and Binding, - 7 6 ‘Headed ‘Paper, Envelopes, &., - Pe 8 i Programmes, timed oft In gos “a 8.14 0 ‘oBent of Hall-and Gos during Session, £ Loved ecb > A 3 T Mttentea dor OO of Cle: ning, Hall (last Session, 1861-02), an ee ae ee he apron rod lil ns Ban of date “alt MT miibess si o1 sa cs, 1h 1st 0. lap epi O80 2T sell yaks ree 105 May 38, E.&0.E. « pours He Pomp ydoio (Bigned)’ © D. LAMONT, ie ine and found correct!’ ei < ‘ mI ane Ag iw - iene’) ANDREW AUFARLAN, PA cain, IIl.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. Ix some material respects the Committee are in a position to state that the Society has miade considerable progress during the past year. The number of Members enrolled for the previous session was 82 ; the number enrolled for the session now being closed has been 115. Of Papers read and Expositions delivered, there were 9 during the first period; there have been 20 during the seeond periad. . Of the latter the programme has been as follows :—‘‘ On some of the recent Improvements on the Marine Engine,’ by Mr Stewart Robertson ; ‘* On the Mouth and its Modifications in various classes’ of Animals,” by Mr W. Scott Aitken; ‘‘ Outlines of the Ethnology of the West of Scotland,” by Mr C. D. Lamont; ‘‘On the Recent Progress and Present State of some departments of Engineering Science,” by Professor W. J. Macquorn Rankine, F.R.S., &e., (two lectures) ; ‘‘ Notes on Art, with reference to the Interna- tional Exhibition,” by Mr Thomas Mackinlay ; ‘‘ On the new metal Thallium, and recent Spectrum investigations,” by Mr David Hill; ‘‘ Résumé of a recent paper, by Mr Geikie, F.G.S., ‘On the date of the last Elevation of Central Seotland,’” by Mr W. J. MacLoskey ; ‘‘ Recent Discussions on the Study of History,” by Mr Richard Chalmers; ‘‘On the Early English Drama,” by Mr Alex. Mackenzie, M.A. ; ‘‘On Traces of the Old Glaciers of the Basin of the Clyde,” by Mr Archibald Geikie, F.G.S., &e,; ‘‘On Submarine Tele- graphs,” by Mr John Thomson, C.E.; ‘‘On Memory,” by Dr Edward Pick ; ‘* Observations on the recent. Progress of Glacier Discovery,’ by the Presi- dent; ‘‘ A Gas and Air Fire Apparattis exhibited and explained,” by Rev. | Archd. Wilson ; Mr De La Rue’s series of 18-inch Photographs of the Moon, exhibited by the*kind permission of the Artist ; ‘‘On the Sculptured Stones and Christian Monuments of Scotland, with some Illustrations of the Monu- mental Brasses of England,” by Rey. J: F. 8. Gordon, D.D. ; ‘*On the ‘Tree Mosses of Scotland,” by Mr John Shaw; ‘‘On Ancient Greenock : its Quays, Slips, and Sea Marks,” by Mr Wm. Allison; ‘On Roman Coins,” by Mr Stephen Williamson ; ‘‘On the Life of Shakspere, with Readings from his works,” by Mr Allan Park Paton. It is to the authors of these papers that the Society owes any advances it may have recently made in prosperity and usefulness; and looking to the cordial feeling with which, in every instance, those genil en have met their wishes, the Committee cannot but express their conviction, that, the available resources of the Society are much more than ample enough to carry it on 3 successfully for any length of time. The assistance of many of the ablest men in the West of Scotland has only to be courteously inyited to be readily obtained. Aa ‘Astidintion in connection with the Society for the eta ees study of Art has been recently formed under very favourable auspices. Py One of the most interesting events of the Session has been the Conversa- zione, which was held on the Anniversary of Watt's Birth-day. It was happily due to. the cordial co-operation of nearly.every individual member the Society was enabled, on that occasion, to Beeeaeh a new and most ined “ae ent to the unity. 7 . "ee gl. have, heep compleéted for a Botiilical Excursion to, be made by the Society om an. day in June ; and, hy the friendly courtesy of the Geological Soci wie Summer et of that body for the pre- * sent ason have been. thrown open te mem The Committee attach some consequence to the Examination of the Natural History and Geolegy of the District to which the Society has resolved to ad- dress itself. It is an undertaking involving-a good deal of labour, and perhaps a considerable length of time, but one full of interest, and sure to exercise, in many forms, an important influence on the future standing of the Society. The Society is indebted'to the kind favor of Jéhn Poynter, Esq., for the donation of ,a relic of Watt of great yalue, namely, a Balance which at one time belonged to the illustrious Engineer, and which served as a token of friendship to be presented by him to an acquaintance of kindred tastes. Grateful acknowledgments are also due to John Napier, Esq,, for the gift of a onal interesting Photogranh of the Engine of the, ‘‘ Comet” steamer. at portion of the funds has been applied during the: past seusion in the purchase of the Journals of some of the Metropolitan Societies; with a view to their being made available in the preparation of occasional reports to’ the So- ciety, and for thé satisfaction of members interested in the at pi ait special _ great departments of knowledge. Three Honorary Members have been elected by the Society during the Session, namely, Archibald Geikie, Esq., F.R.S.E., F.G.S., a distinguished _ savant to whom we all feel deeply indebted ; John Shaw, Esq., an able young _ naturalist, who has made some valuable researches, more especially in Cryp- togamic Botany ; Stephen Williamson, Esq., who was one of the earliest, and a very extensive, contributor to our Conversazione, and whose attainments Numismatical learning we have lately had an opportunity of appreeiating. 4 5 Various suggestions have been made t6'the Society and to the Committee; and have been partially discussed ‘by them, during the Session, such as the propriety of establishing a general Museum, a Reading and Consulting Room; and a School of Science. But, while the Committee will endeavour to embrace every opportunity of extending the usefulness of the Society, they do not at present feel that they can do more than merely admit the importance of those objects, and of others to which allusion might easily be made. Perhaps, indeed, to facilitate the operations of this and other local societies. the people of Greenock may, some day, in a generous mood, put it within the power of the Trtistees of this Buildine-to complete-what-has long, by not a few, been regarded as its natural outline) and, by occupying with an appropriate the vacant space behind it, transform the present Tnstitution _” , ‘should be still more worthy, of the memorial character it bears ; Omew ser- vice in many ways to the imterests of Literature, Science, and Art ; and afford” to the community a place of polite assembly in éveiy sense. ” : : ‘ si og 20? Be Dolont) a oa on ae se eee OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION "1963-4 President—Sheriff TENNENT, Vite-Presidents—Messrs Anpx. MACKENZIE, ALLAN PARK PATON, and Ros’. BLAIR. Conimittee. Messrs JAMES CARMICHAEL. _ Messrs James DRUMMOND. RicHARD CHALMERS. Rev. ARcHD. WILSON. - JAMES GARDNER. Davip Hint. W. J. Marsuatn, M.D. ALEX. RoDGER. ALEX. Maoxkenzin, M.A, W. B. PAuu. ARCHD. PATON. GEORGE WILSON. ANDW. M‘FARLAN. JOHN NEIL, Jun, Rost. FULLARTON. Treasurer-——Mr C. D, LAMONT. Secretary Mr JoHN Love. coeko WISE. 7 ae A? get, Hl SOV Mh AN GRATER a Cite ir-ss ry. See! ra x ‘EAIT IE NTED 4 P 1938 —_ ee THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. READ AT THE MEETING OF THE SOCIETY HELD IN THE WATT MonvuMeEnt, on l0rH May, 1864—ALLan Park Paton, Esq, VICE-PRESIDENT, IN THE CHAIR. L—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last year, with interest, Phe tse Me. tele Ae Subscriptions from 160 Members, - - - - - 6000 "in 2s Cr. Rent, - - - - - - - - - £10 0 0 Gas and Gas Fittings, - - - - - - - 7 3 6 Officer’s Salary, Coals, Cleaning, &c., - - - - 610 3 Platform, and Sundry Prt - - - - 5 311 Postages and Stationery, - - = - - 216.9 Printing and Addressing Stic, Notices, &e., - - 1016 0 Balance from Conversazione, - - - - - - 319 6 Expenses for Lectures, Exhibitions, &c., - - - - 619 5 Botanical Prizes, Advertisements, sataaiialaaa &,°- - 1413 9 Journals of Learned Societies, - - - - - 319 0 Balance in Treasurer’s hands, - - - - - - 42 £72 4 3 Greenock, 9th May, 1864, E, & O. E. (Signed) C. D. LAMONT, Treasurer. Greenock, 9th May, 1864.—Examined and found pare (Signed) - B. PAUL, ia A. MONTGOMERIE, } Auditors IIl.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. THE past session of the Society has at least been, in many respects, a busy one ; and, it is a gratifying circumstance that the number of Members has considerably increased. In the first year, there were 82 Members; in the second year, 115; and in the third, which is now closed, there have been 160. The Committee may with some satisfaction recall the series of papers which were read during the past winter, as having been in the greatest degree honorable to the authors, and as having conferred not a little distinction on the meetings of the Society. The programme has been as follows :—‘‘ On the Chemistry of the Colors from Coal Tar,” by Mr C. G. Williams, F.R.S. ; ‘¢ On the recent progress of Geographical Discovery,’’ by Mr Alex. Mackenzie, M.A. ; Exhibition of Microscopical Preparations of Antique Glass, &e., by Mr W. S. Aitken ; ‘‘On Ozone,” by Mr David Hill; ‘‘ On Greenwich Time, and the Methods of Transmitting it,” by Mr Frederick Ritchie, Edinburgh ; ‘‘ Notices of the Authors of ‘There’s nae luck about the House,’ and ‘The Cameronian’s Dream,’ ” by Mr Alexander Rodger ; ‘‘ On Civilisation,” by Mr James H. Stephens; ‘‘On Cyclones,” by Captain Robert Paton ; ‘‘On the Epic Poetry of Scotland, with special reference to Blind Harry’s ‘ Wallace,’ ” by Mr W. 8S. Kemp ; ‘‘ On the Intercourse between the Kingdoms of Scotland and France,” by Dr W. J. MacLoskey ; ‘‘On Early Celtic Art and Litera- ture,” by the Rey. Alex. Macbride, Kamesburgh ; ‘‘ On the Life and Writings of Thomas Hood,” by Mr N. N. M‘Lean, M.A. ; ‘‘On the Geology of the Central District of Scotland,” by Mr Thomas Struthers, Glasgow ; ‘‘On the Correlation of the Physical Forces,” by Dr Wm. Wallace, F.R.S.E., Glasgow ; *¢On Decimal Arithmetic, and its application to Money, Weights, and Mea- sures,” by Mr Archibald Montgomerie ; ‘‘ Historical Sketch of Decorative Art,” by Mr David Murray ; ‘‘Socrates: his Life and Doctrine,” by W. J. Marshall, M.D. ; ‘‘ Notes on some of the Peculiarities and Uses of various Plants and Trees,” by Mr James Miller, jun. ; ‘‘On the System of Co-operation,” by Mr Robert Blair ; and ‘‘ Notes on the Social Condition of Greenock, with special reference to (1) the State of Education, (2) the Public Health, and (8) the Present Prosperity of the Working Classes,” by the Rev. John Nelson. Our most cordial acknowledgments are due to Mr Williams, Mr Ritchie, Mr Macbride, Mr Struthers, and Dr Wallace for the friendly feeling shown by them in coming from a distance to illustrate subjects of so much import- ance. Among our own Members, also, it will not, we trust, be regarded as an invidious allusion if we make special mention of the body of Teachers, as having, in this and many other ways, with infinite credit to themselves, done valuable service to the Society. 3 The Art Association, which was set on foot last year by Mr T. R. Lamont, for the practical study of the Life Model, is in active operation, and has been much enjoyed by those who are members of it. For the last two months, it has been mainly conducted by Mr John Stewart. The investigation of the Natural History of the District has made some progress since the last annual meeting. The Herbarium of the Society, com- posed of the prize collection of Mr Gregorson, with additions from that of Mr Thomson, contains 322 species of Indigenous Plants. The Catalogue of these, which has just been circulated among the members, is intended as a step towards the publication, at as early a date as possible, of a complete Flora of our own District. The Committee have further lately advertised two prizes for the best Collections of Indigenous Marine Alge. Some important donations have been made to the proposed Museum of the Society, and claim our special thanks. The contributors have been the Gourock Ropework Co., Messrs John Poynter & Son, the Clyde Pottery Co., the Gourock Copper Mining Co., Messrs C. Macintosh & Co., Joseph Town- send, and John and James White, the Hurlet and Campsie Alum Co., Messrs Matthew Brown, Robert Mackenzie, John Kerr, Thomas M‘Millan, and John Brymner. TheCommittee, at the same time, feel that an undertaking of this description will involve a greater expenditure of money than can be met from the ordinary funds of the Society. It is, however, no impracticable scheme which is implied in the fundamental idea of a Local Museum, but one which is likely to be attempted before long in every considerable place, namely, a Collection to illustrate the Industry, the Natural History, and the Antiquities of the town and its neighbourhood. During the session two gentlemen have been elected as Honorary Members of the Society :—Charles Greville Williams, Esq., F.R.S., &c., who did us the favor to deliver the opening lecture, and whose researches on the products of the destructive distillation of Coal have long gained for him a position among the greatest Chemists of the day ; and Richard Chalmers, Esq., now of Glasgow, whose exertions on behalf of the Society throughout the first and second sessions, and the leading part which he took in all its proceedings, whether of a public or private character, will always deserve our respectful remembrance, The second Conversazione of the Society, which was held on the anniver- sary of James Watt’s birth, was attended with even a greater degree of interest and success than the previous one ; and it will not be denied that the tendency of such assemblies is to give a strong impulse to Knowledge and Taste in the community. Nothing could exceed the courtesy and libe- rality with which the applications made by the Committee for contributions and advice were met, in every instance, both at home and in Glasgow and other towns. + The Committee had the honor to make the arrangements for holding a public meeting, which took place in the Town Hall on the evening of the 22d April, in celebration of the Shakspere Tercentenary. Out of the surplus proceeds of that meeting, a Cast of the original Bust of the Poet at Stratford- upon-Avon, with a suitable pedestal, has been purchased, and presented to the Greenock Library, to be preserved in memory of the very interesting event. In thus paying respect to the birth-days of Shakspere and Watt, the Committee are conscious of having given the fittest pledge they could offer for the continued exercise of their best offices in the cause of Literature and Science. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1864-5. President—Sheriff TENNENT. Vice-Presidents— Messrs ALLAN P, Paton, Rost. Buair, and C, D. Lamont. Treasurer—Mr ARCHIBALD PATON. Secretary—Mr Joun LOVE. Committee. Messrs ANDW. M‘FarLan. Messrs JAMES H. STEPHENS. Rost. FULLARTON. JouN G. KINCAID. Davin Hitt. JAMES MILLER, Jun. ALEx. RopGur. W. J. MacLoskey. W. B. Pav. W. S. Kemp. GEORGE WILSON. R. H. Hovston. JoHN NEILL, Jun, JAMES STEELE. ArcHD. MONTGOMERIE. PRESENTED FOURTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Reap at tHE Mesrine or THE Society HELD IN THE WATT MonvuMEnt, ON lst May, 1865—Suenirr TENNENT, PRESIDENT, IN THE CHAIR. I—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last year, - : ‘ Subscriptions of 141 Members, at 7s 6d, = - Interest from Bank, . - - Cr. Rent and Gas, - Officer's Salary, Coals, and Cleaning, - 5 0 4:9 - 6217 6 3 —eecstons AEE IM 9 - £1210 0 me toro OG Fees and Expenses of Lectures, &c,—Less’ Sums re- ceived for Tickets, - - - 1915 5 Printing Report, Circulars, &c., Miseisceatine; and Stationery, - - x - Tradesmen’s Accounts, - . . Postages and Incidents, - - - Balance in Provident Bank, - - Greenock, Ist May, 1865. (Signed) ~ are tw oO NQaOaco on re CO £54 12 9 E.E. ARCH». PATON, Treasurer. Greenock, Ist May, 1865.—Examined and found correct. (Signed) A. MONTGOMERIE W. B. PAUL, < } Auditors, II.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. The number of Members composing the Society in its Fourth Session, which has now been completed, has been 141; and the List of Papers and Lectures which have been delivered is as follows :— In Lirerature:—“On Shakspere as the Poet of Nature,” by Mr Richard Chalmers; “On Shakspere as the Poet of Imagination,’ by Mr James B. Stephens; “The Women of Shakspere,” by the Rev. R. Herbert Story; “The Moral Meanings of Dramatic Poetry,’’ by Mr Edward Caird, B.A., Oxon ; «‘ Readings from the Works of Dickens,’’ by Mr George W. Baynham. In Screncz :—‘ On Combustion,’ by Dr Wm. Wallace; “On the Physical Geography of the Ocean,” by Professor Henry D. Rogers: ‘ On the Gyroscope,” by the Rev. Alexander Bryson, Paisley, (the experimental illustrations by Mr Dundas Porteous) ; “‘ On the Geological History of the Highland and Low- land Scenery of Scotland,’ by Mr Archibald Geikie, F.R.S., F.G.S.; “‘On Some Facts in the Science of Heat developed since the Time of Watt,” by Dr James P. Joule, F.R.S.; “On the Elements of Geology,’ a Course of Six Lectures, by Mr Thomas Struthers. In Ant :— On Churches and Churchyards,” by the Rev. Charles F. Reid; “ Remarks on Landscape Art, with special reference to the Painting of Vegeta- tion,” by Mr John Stewart. It is the agreeable duty of the Committee to refer more especially, with cordial thanks, to those gentlemen, not members of the Society, who have obligingly contributed papers during the past session. Our honorary member, Mr Geikie, a few months ago, presented to the Society a copy of the Geological Map of the British Isles, (1864), of which he is the author. Since the last Report three names have been added to the list of our Honorary Members. In a paper on “Dramatic Poetry,’ read in December last, by Mr Edward Caird—one of the number—the Society had an opportunity of appre- ciating those exquisite powers of analysis and of refined feeling which have already made our accomplished fellow-townsman a scholar of distinction. The other two gentlemen are Mr James B. Stephens and Mr David Hill, each of whom, as a member of the Society, rendered unusual service in carrying on the work of several sessions. Few provincial associations have had to acknowledge a series of literary papers of greater power and beauty than those contributed to this Society by Mr Stephens, whose generous and important assistance, never withheld when asked, must always command our gratitude. And there is no one who has been at any time connected with the Society, to whose energy and practical knowledge, constantly made available, the members are more indebted than they are to Mr Hill. Besides being for two years one of the most active members of Committee, he was the author of two able Chemical papers, both of them very elaborately illustrated. By the death of Dr. W. J. MacLoskey, which creates a vacancy in the Com- ittee, we have been deprived of one of the most zealous and obliging members of the Society ; and we are impressively reminded by this allusion, that, of the five local medical gentlemen whose untimely fate will long overshadow the memory of the past winter, no fewer than four, namely, Dr. MacLoskey, Dr. Paton, Dr. Conway, and Dr. Lochhead, had been joined with us in the good work of aiding the progress of this Association. 8 A prominent feature in the proceedings of last session has been the attempt made by the Committee, on several occasions, to convey instruction in a more systematic form than heretofore. Taking advantage of the universal interest lately excited in the words of Shakspere, a series of three papers was arranged so as to exhibit somo of the leading traits of our great author’s genius. And the originality and exhaustive care with which these papers were prepared by Mr Chalmers, Mr Stephens, and Mr Story, deserve our very highest commenda- tion. On the same principle, an engagement was entered into with Mr Struthers, of Glasgow, to deliver a course of popular lectures on Geology at the close of the session. These have been received with general and sustained gratifi- cation, and are acknowledged to have done much good. And, in the third in- stance, the printing of Dr Joule’s lecture (kindly permitted by the author) will preserve the recollection of a discourse which, long hence, will be turned to with respectful interest. Through the friendly offices of Professor William Thomson, of Glasgow, the Society was favored in January last—on the anniversary of Watt's birth—with a visit from Dr Joule; of Manchester, who then delivered the lecture on the science of Heat to which allusion has just been made. A more distinguished mark of honor could not have been paid to the memory of the great engineer. In a note addressed to the Committee, Professor Thomson remarks, with refer- ence to Joule’s investigations :— I cannot conceive of any series of researches in science, to know which would have given Watt greater pleasure, had he lived to see them.” The meetings of the Art Association have been regularly carried on during the winter. The object of the members of this little association is to cultivate their own improvement in the drawing of the figure, and they have made gratifying progress within the last session. A Cabinet has lately been purchased to contain the Society's Herbarium ; and a considerable number of native genera and species have since been added to the collection. An attractive supplement to Mr Struthers’s geological lectures is the series of visits to interesting localities, which have already been commenced. The Committee may be permitted to suggest, that, with a little organisation, in such a neighbourhood as ours, it would be easy to maintain a system of Excursions, to be annually enjoyed by the members. He who would acquire even a general idea of the infinite fulness and variety of nature can hope to realise it only in the field. The members have been made aware of certain changes, which, after very careful consideration, are now proposed for the permanent advantage of the Society ; and the Committee cherish the hope that, in future sessions, with an increased revenue, and with the cordial co-operation of the members, the Society may be efficiently maintained as a centre of knowledge and taste in the town of Greenock. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1865-66, President—J AMES TENNANT Cairp, Esq. Vice- Presidents—Messrs Ropert Buarr, C. D. Lamont, and Arcup, MonTcomenig, Treasurer—Mr ARCHIBALD Paton. Secretary—Mr Joun Love, Committee. Messrs ALEx. RopGER. Messrs JAMES STEELE. W. B. Pavt. ALEXANDER SWAN. GrorcEe WILSON. JOHN JAMIESON. - Joun NEI11, jr. JouN JACK. Joun G. Kuvear. WiiiaM Hastie. James Minter, jr. Stewart RoBERTSON, W.S. Kemer. H. L, Tennent, R. H. Hovsron. NOTE. At the Annual Meeting of the Society, ter alia, Resolutions were adopted to the following effect :— I. To limit the period for which the President shall, in future, be elected to Two years. II, To raise the Annual Subscription for Members to Ten Shillings and Sixpence. III. To authorise the issue of Sessional ‘Tickets of Admission to Lectures, &e., at Two Shillings and Sixpence each, for Ladies and Youths— certain evenings during cach Session being reserved for Members only. Xe) © in oO an” De i i ee ' A FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. READ AT THE MEETING OF THE SOCIETY HELD IN THE WATT MONUMENT, ON 17TH May, 1866—THE REv. JOHN NELSON, IN THE CHAIR. L—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last year, - - > 2 Subscriptions of 176 Members at 10s 6d, - - 126 Tickets for Ladies and Youths, : ; Interest on Bank Account, - - . e = Cr. Rent and Gas, - - - - - Officer’s Salary, Coals, Fis | - - Fees and Expenses of Lectures, Xc., hadiite Printing of Professor Innes’s Lecture, - - - - Vote to Chemistry Class, - - - Printing and Addressing Me Ay! Report, Cinealars, Tickets, &c., - - - - - - - Advertisements, - - - - - Tradesmen’s Accounts, including new Platform sii Gas _ arrangement, - - - - - - - - Stationery, Postages, and Sundries, - - - < Balance in Bank, - : - - - - - - Greenock, 16th May, 1866. E.E. —— or _ or ocow £109 10 7 £109 10 7 (Signed) ARCHD. PATON, Treasurer. Greenock, 17th May, 1866,—Examined and found correct. (Signed) C. D, LAMON R. H. HOUSTON, \ Auditors. Il.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. According to the statement of the Treasurer of the Society, the list of Members for the past Session has been considerably larger than in any previous year, the number enrolled having been 176. The number of tickets of admission disposed of to Ladies and young persons has been 126. The programme of Lectures, Papers, and Readings delivered during the session has heen as follows :— LECTURES IN SERIES :—T'wo by Professor Cosmo Innes of Edinburgh, on “‘ The Origin of the Upper Classes of Lowland Scotland,” and on “‘ Bruce and Royal Life in his Period,”—the latter, by the kind permission of the author, having been afterwards printed for the use of the Members; Four by Dr A. T. Machattie, of Glasgow, on ‘‘ Gunpowder, Gun Cotton, and other Explosives used in War,” on “The Death and Decay of Plants and Animals,” and, in two parts, on ‘The Chemistry of Food ;’? Three by Professor Robert Grant, of Glasgow, on ‘“‘ The Astronomy of the Fixed Stars ;” and Four by Mr David Gregorson, ‘‘ Introductory to the Study of Botany.” SINGLE LECTURES AND PAPERS :—On ‘‘Glass Painting,” by Mr C. Heath Wilsen ; on “The Faroe Islands,” by Mr H. L. Tennent; on ‘‘The Genius and Poetry of Robert Browning,” by Mr Quintin Bone ; on ‘“‘The Waterworks of Ancient and Modern Times,” by Mr W. Robertson Copland, C.E., Paisley; on ‘‘ Aspects of Nature and Society in Norway,” by Rev. John Nelson; on “‘Sir Isaac Newton,” by Rev. Dr J. M. M‘Culloch ; on ‘‘ Plato and his Writings,” by Dr W. J. Marshall ; ‘“« \ Brief Notice of the Life and Works of John Galt, with Readings, from Sir Andrew Wylie,” by Mr Allan Park Paton. DRAMATIC READINGS :—Three from the Works of Dickens, by Mr G. W. Baynham ; and one from the Poets, Humorists, and Dramatists, by Mr H. Beatty (Bland). Professor Grant will do us the favor, on an early evening, to allow Members to pay a visit to the Observatory of which he is the Director ; Mr Heath Wilson has kindly agreed, on a day to be afterwards fixed, to accompany a party of ladies and gentlemen to examine the windows of Glasgow Cathedral. Mr Gregorson is prepared shortly to conduct a few Botanical excursions in our own neighbourhood ; and an arrange- ment has been made with Mr Struthers to take charge of four Geological excursions. A special acknowledgment is due to the Rev. Dr M‘Culloch for the extreme friendliness with which, at the invitation of the Committee, he undertook to deliver a lecture, appropriate to the occasion, at the last anniversary of Watt’s birth. Every one will gladly joim in the expression of cordial thanks to _ those members of the Society who have voluntarily brought forward so many interesting papers during the past session. Under the system, ——— 3 which has for some time been adopted, of arranging the principal part of the programme in courses of lectures by professional men upon special subjects, we must now rely, for the element of variety, more than for- merly upon the contributions thus obligingly offered by gentlemen of our own number. In the course of the winter the Honorary Membership of the Society has been accepted by Professor Cosmo Innes, of Edinburgh, one of the most distinguished charter-scholars in Scotland, to whom we were at the opening of the session laid under peculiar obligations ; and by our fellow-townsman, Mr Robert Morton, of St. Peter’s College, Cambridge, who lately gained the eminent honor of being declared Senior Wrangler of the year in that university. One of the most interesting events in the history of the Society has been the successful formation during the past session of a large class for the practical study of Chemistry. It was opened on the 9th December, and closed on the 28th ultimo, and was conducted by Dr Machattie, of Glasgow—the course of instruction embracing twenty lectures on Elementary Chemistry, and an equal number of. practical lessons in Qualitative Analysis. The number of students was 54, the total outlay about £100, and the cost to the individual student £1 15s. The arrangements were superintended by a committee of twelve, of whom eight were elected by the students ; and, at the close, the thanks of the class were conveyed to Dr Machattie, the accomplished and popular teacher, in befittingly complimentary and respectful terms, by Dr Archibald Moutgomerie, the Chairman of the Managing Committee. In all the business of the laboratory, Mr T. L. Patterson, from the outset, kindly lent the most valuable aid. Any attempt to maintain in Greenock a course of scientific teaching from year to year, or even in occasional years, must require accessible apartments adapted for the purpose, and a good stock of at least certain kinds of apparatus. On the present occasion, by the favor of the Directors of the Academy, the Chemistry Class was admirably accom- modated with rooms; and a considerable quantity of articles suitable for a class of the same description has been left in the hands of the Committee, of which some similar use may hereafter again be made. But to follow up, for example, the recent study of Qualitative, by a course of instruction in Quantitative analysis would involve an amount of outlay which could not be met by the fees to be derived from any single class. And yet, it would be of essential advantage to the town if a society like ours were furnished with the necessary means to under- take such a service. Several meetings of the Members have been held during the session for the discussion of the business of the society, and have been fruitful of benefit in various ways. They have afforded to Members opportuni- ties of making suggestions relating to the proceedings, which in every instance have been carefully considered and as far as possible acted upon by the Committee. It will happen in years to come that one session will differ charac- teristically from another. Literature will predominate in one winter, Science in another, Art in another. But it will be always the aim and desire of the Committee, as far as the means afforded them will permit, to meet the general wishes of the Society, and, in every department, to acknowledge the cultivated spirit of the age. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1866-67. President—J AMES TENNANT Carr, Esq. Vice-Presidents—Messrs C. D. LAMONT, ARCHIBALD MontTcomeErig, LL.D., and W. B. Pavt. Treasurer—Mr RoBert H. Houston. Secretary—Mr Joun Love. Committee. Messrs JAMES MILLER, jun. Messrs H. L. TENNENT. W.S. Kemp. T. P. MacCatium. JAMES STEELE. DAVID GREGORSON. ALEXANDER SWAN. JOHN C. HUNTER. JOHN JAMIESON. Duncan SHAW. JOHN JACK. T. L. PATTERSON, WiniiaM HaAstiE. G. R. M‘DovuGcatt. STEWART ROBERTSON. 22 SEP 1938 SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. RxaD AND APPROVED AT THE MeetTING or THE Society HELD IN THE Wart? Monument, on 8TH Marcu, 1867—James T. Carmp, Esa., iv THE CHArR. I—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last’year, . - - - £213 11 Subscriptions of 163 Members at 10s 6d, - - 8511 6 109 Tickets for Ladies and Youths, - - 1812 6 Surplus from Watt Anniversary Meeting, - - Port Interest on Bank Account, - - - 016 0 £103 14 0 Cr. Rent and Gas, - - - £12 0 0 Officer’s Salary, Coals, and daeings - - 612 6 Fees and Expenses for Lectures, &c., including Print- ing of Mr Scott Russell’s Lecture, + - 6419 38 Balance of Chemistry Class Accounts, - - RAT 1 Outlay for Herbarium since 1864, - . Pog a~ Printing and Addressing Annual Report, Circulars, Tickets, &c., - - - - - 649 Advertisements, - - - - - 312 0 Tradesmen’s Accounts, - - . - b.¢5241 Stationery, Postages, and Sundries, - iy s8o¥ Balance in Bank, - - - - - 215 2 £103'14 0 Greenock, 8th March, 1867. E.E. (Signed) ROBT. H. HOUSTON, Treasurer. Greenock, 8th March, 1867.—Examined and found correct. (Signed), DUNCAN SHAW, ol GEO. R. MDOUGALL, } Auditors. II.—_STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. As reported in the Treasurer’s Statement, the number of Members for the past Session has been 163; and the number of Tickets issued for the admission of Ladies and Young Persons to the Lectures has been 109— these tickets, with a few exceptions, having been purchased by Mem- bers for the use of their families. The ordinary working of the Society seems to involve an outlay of about £100 a-year; although, no doubt, a larger sum, if it were avail- able, might be laid out to good purpose. The Lecture Programme for the Session has been as follows :— Lecrours In Serius :—Four on “ The: History of Scotland during the Eighteenth Century,” by the Rey. Walter C. Smith, M.A.; Three on “ The Manuscript Period of English Literature,” by Professor John Nichol, B.A., Oxon.; and Two in Natural History, with Illustrations, by William Keddie, Esq., viz.—on ‘‘ The Sea- weeds of the Estuary of the Clyde,” and on “ Hchinodermata, Fossil and Recent: Stone Lilies, Starfishes, and Sea Urchins.” Sineiu Lecrures anp Papers :—On “ The Sanitary Regulation of Large Com- munities,” by Professor W. T. Gairdner, M.D., Ilustrated; om “ Polychromatic Architecture and Sculpture,” by Charles Heath Wilson, Esq., Illustrated; on “The Progress of Discovery in Astronomy,” by Dr Archibald Montgomerie, Ilus- trated ; and on “‘ The Scotch in Europe,” by the Rey. Charles F. Reid. Dramatic Reapines :—One from “ Dombey and Son,” by G. W. Baynham, Esq. The lecture by Professor Gairdner ‘‘On the Sanitary Regulation of Large Communities” was reported at considerable length by some of the chief newspapers. It attracted at the time the respectful notice of lead- ing men in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and elsewhere, as a valuable contribu- tion to the science of Public Health. At the special meeting of the Members and their friends, held as usual in January, in celebration of Watt’s birth-day, a lecture was delivered by John Scott Russell, Esq., F.R.S., London, ‘‘On the Application of the Inventions of Watt to Modern Steam Navigation.” It was an admirably elear estimation of the characteristic merit of Watt in relation to steam and the steam engine; and, with the author’s kind parmission, it has been printed for the advantage of the Members of the Society.. The cordial thanks of us all are due to our friends, Dr Montgomerie and Mr Reid, for the excellent papers contributed by them during, the winter. The subjects respectively selected by those gentlemen illustrate very well the varied character of the studies which attract individual Members among us—our appreciation of such variety being indeed the best augury for our endurance as a Society. It was the desire and intention of the Committee to have followed up the course of instruction in Qualitative Analysis given last session by a ee Tle ee 3 course of Quantitative Analysis this session, but, as the Members were sometime ago made aware, the rooms which, by the kindness of the Directors of the Academy, were occupied by the Chemistry Class last winter, haye since been required for other purposes. During the session the Committee took some pains to form a class for the practical study of the use of the Microscope, and asmall party haying been made up, Dr William Scott Aitken, whose services rendered to the Society in its first session will be in the recollection of many of the Mem- bers, was invited to undertake the conducting of it. The course of study extended to six lessons and was quite successful, the class-book used being Dr Carpenter’s work on ‘‘ The Microscope and its Revelations.” It has been resolved by those concerned to maintain this interesting study as a permanent department of the Society’s operations. The Herbarium of the Society now contains 450 species of plants indi- genous to our immediate district, being an addition of 130 species to the eollection since the publication of the catalogue in May, 1864. The Members are deeply indebted in this whole matter to Mr Gregorson for his long-continued and disinterested exertions on behalf of the Society. On the subject of Excursions, the Committee have only to state that those aunounced in last year’s Report were all carried through, and that steps are being now taken to organise others of like interest. To the present Report has been appended a list of all the Members of the Society for the session now being closed. It will have some interest for the Members in general in various ways, and may be serviceable to such as feel disposed to use their influence in adding new names to the number. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1867-68. . President—Davip Jousstong, Esq- Vice-Presidents—Messrs ArcHIBALD MontGomerRIz, L.L.D., W. B. Pau, and W. J. Marswatt, M.D. Treasurer—Mr Rosert H. Houston. Secretary—Mr Joun Love. Committee. Messrs ALEXANDER SWAN. Messrs Joun ©. Hunter. JOHN JAMIESON. Duncan SHaw. JOHN JACK. T. L. Parrerson. Writ1am Hastie. G. R. M‘Doueay. STEWART ROBERTSON. A. O. Lerrcx. H. L. TENNENT. JOHN STEWART. T. P. MacCatium. W. Scorr Airkgn, M.B. Davin GREGORSON. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. Archd. Geikie, F.R.S., F.G.S. James B. Stephens. John Shaw. David Hill. C. Greville Williams, F.R.S. Cosmo Innes, M.A. Richard Chalmers. | Robert Morton, B.A. Edward Caird, B.A. ORDINARY MEMBERS. George Adam, John Jamieson. J. B. O'Neil. William Adam. David Johnstone. Andrew R. Orr. James Aitken. Frederick Johnston. John Orr, junr. Wn. Scott Aitken, M.B. Thomas Kincaid. William Orr. James G. Alexander. Thomas King. Alexander Paterson. Stewart Allison. C. D. Lamont. T. L. Patterson. William Allison. James Lang. A. P. Paton. Thomas Anderson. James Lang, junr. John Paul. Wm. S Anderson. John Lang. W. B. Paul. Matthew Arbuckle. A. O. Leitch. Joseph Pennell. ht. A. Baird. W. O. Leitch. Wilham Philp. James Barnard. Robert Lilley. John Prentice. Robert Binnie. William Lindsay. Thomas Prentice. James W. Black. James Little. Daniel Rankine. Edward Blackmore. Robert Little. C. F. Reid, R.C.C. Robert Blair. John Love. Stewart Robertson. Robert Blair. Robert Lusk. William Ross Andrew Boag. James M‘Bride. John Russell. Quintin Bone. Robert K. M‘Bride. David Scott. James Brown. Archibald MacCallum. John Scott, yst. Matthew Brown. Duncan M‘Callum. John H. Scott. Graham Brymner. T. P. MacCalium, James Sdeuard. Colin S. Caird. William M‘Clure. Robert Shankland. James T. Caird. Donald Macdonald. Charles Shannon. Patrick Caird. G. R. M‘Dougall. Duncan Shaw. John Cameron. Dugald M‘Eachran. James Shaw. Duncan Campbell. Andrew McFarlan. William Shearer. James Carmichael. Dugald McFarlan. Thomas Stark. Peter Christie. T. M. Macfarlane. A. C. C. Statham. Andrew Clark. John Macgregor. James Steele. Alexander Crawford. Alexander Mackellar. Robert Steele, junr. Andrew Crawford. Alexander Mackenzie. William Steel. Hugh Crawford. Hugh M‘Lachlan James Stewart. Alexander Currie. James M‘Lean. James Stewart, junr. Hugh Dempster. R. 8. M‘Morland. John Stewart. Robert Dick. Thomas M‘Naught. Samuel Stewart. Henry Dickie. William Macnaught. Alexander Swan. T. N. Douglas. James Mackie, M.D. Archibald Sword. James Duncan. Hugh S. Main. Colin B. Sword. Samuel Duncan. W. J. Marshall, M.D. Andrew Tasker. M. F. Dunlop. James Miller, junr. H. L. Tennent. Rowland Field. A. Montgomerie, LL.D. James Thomson. A. M. Fleming. Alexander 8. Mories. W. W. Thomson. Robert Fullarton. Andrew C. Morton. William Turner. William Gordon, R.C.C. James Morton. Hugh Walker. David Gregorson. David Murray. H. W. Walker. J. J. Grieve. John Neill, junr. William Watt. William Hair. Robert Neill. James Welsh. Robert Hamilton. Stewart Neill. George Wilson. William Hastie. William Neill. W. A. Wilson, M.D. R. H. Hoaston. John Nelson, D.D. Robert Wright. - John C. Hunter. Alexander Nicol. James York. T. O. Hunter. Samuel Nicol. Robert Young. Joseph Hyndman. A. Noble, Capt., R.A. Stephen Yuill. John Jack. B. Noble. DPECENTER Acres, SEVENTH. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Reap AND ApprRovep AT THE MeetING oF THE SOCIETY HELD IN THE WATT Monument on 137u Mancu, 1868—Dr. Arcup. MonTcoMERIE IN THE CHAIR. I.—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last year, Subscriptions of 155 Members at 10s 6d, j11 Tickets for Ladies and Youths at 2s 6d, Interest on Bank Account, Cr. Rent and Gas, Officer's Salary, Coals, Ctadttig’ - kG Senne, Fees and Expenses for Lectures, including Print- ing of Papers No. 4 and 5 (per contract), Printing and Addressing Annual Report, Pro- grammes, Circulars, and Tickets, a ‘Lithographing Members’ Mokow, Advertisements, : Tradesmen’s Accounts, Stationery, Postages, and Fusideaiial 5 Expenses Balance in Bank, Greenock, 13th March, 1868. E.E. _ ouvow so se mponocrecsd om oH bk £98 16 7 £98 16 7 (Signed) | ROBT. H. HOUSTON, Treasurer. Greenock, 13th March, 1868—Examined and found correct. (Signed) A. O. LEITCH, Gin0. R. M‘DOUGALL, \ Auditors. II.—_STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. Tie Society closesits seventh winter with a small balance of cash in the Treasurer’s hands, and with, perhaps, as fair a prospect of continued existence as it has at any time ever had. The number of Members during the past Session has been 155, and the number of Tickets taken out for Ladies and Youths, 111. The Programme of Papers and Lectures delivered at the Friday Even- ing Meetings is as follows :— SUBJECTS IN SCIENCE :—‘‘ The Geological Survey of Scotland,” by Mr Archibald Geikie, F.R.S.; ‘‘The Present State of Knowledge regarding Meteors and Meteorites,” by Mr Alex. 8. Herschel, B.A., F.R.A.S. ; ‘«The Animal Kingdom of the Ancient World” (two lectures), by Mr B. Waterhouse Hawkins, F.L.8. ; ‘‘ Notes on Geographical Discovery and Research in the 19th Century,” by Dr Alex. Keith Johnston, F.R.S.H. ; ‘* Revelations of the Microscope,” by Dr W. S. Aitken; ‘‘ Observing Astronomy in the time of Newton, and its relation to the Theory of Gravitation,” by Professor Robert Grant, F.R.S.—all illustrated with diagrams and sketches, some of them very extensively. In LITERATURE, History, AND TRAVEL :—‘‘Old Church Records of Greenock, touching Men, Manners, and Localities about the Year 1700,” by Rey. James Rankin, M.A.; ‘‘ Recollections of a Three Years’ Resi- dence in St Petersburg,’ by Mr James Miller Jr.; ‘‘ Scotch and English Ballads,” and ‘‘ Scotch Literature to the close of the 16th Century,” by Professor John Nichol, B.A.; ‘‘The Antiquities of Scotch Trade,” by Professor Cosmo Innes, M.A.; ‘‘ Scotch Proverbs,” by Rev. Dr J. M. M‘Culloch. ReEavDInGs :—‘“‘ Richard Brinsley Sheridan, his Life, Times, and Writ- ings—with illustrative Readings,” by Mr G. W. Baynham; and ““Shakspere’s Hamlet, with Readings of the Principal Scenes” by Mr Allan Park Paton. On this occasion we have again to acknowledge the friendly co-opera- tion of the eminent record-scholar, Professor Innes, and of Mr Geikie, the director of H.M. Geological Survey of Scotland, whose good offices have always been liberally exercised for the benefit of the Society- It is also our very agreeable duty now to offer our special thanks to those Members and other friends in Greenock who have done us the favor to prepare papers during the Session, namely—Dr M‘Culloch and Mr Rankin; Mr Miller, Dr Aitken, and Mr Paton. The Lecture in honor of the Anniversary of Watt’s Birth was this year obligingly written by Dr Alexander Keith Johnston, of Edinburgh, whose ambition and whose distinguished lot it has been at once to exalt and to popularise the science of Geography in this country. The lecture by Dr Keith Johnston, and that by Mr Rankin, have, with 3 the kind consent of their authors, been printed for the use of the Mem- bers of the Society. The Monthly Meetings of the Microscopical Section, have been main- tained throughout the yéar with unabated interest. For the opportuni- ties thus afforded of practical study in this important departmect, the Society is much indebted to the experience and skill of Dr Aitken. In making the arrangements for the business of this Session, the Com- mittee took steps to organise what had often in previous years been pri- vately mooted, namely, a Reading Party. At a meeting of the Society, held for the purpose, the subject of Political Economy was preferred, and Mill’s “ Principles” was selected as the text-book. A good number of Members having gone in with the proposal, it has been carried through, “under the fortunate presidency of Dr Marshall, with decided and gratify- ing success. The method of proceeding has been to allot for conversa- tion at each meeting a certain portion of the book, to be studied with that view beforehand by the individual members—the Chairman undertaking to open the evening with a brief statement of the author's argument; and in this way about one half of the work has, up to this time, been progressively discussed. The Committee have constantly been solicitous to appreciate and adopt uil suggestions which have come from the Members, if they were in. any degree within the scope of the Society, and there seemed any reasonable chance of benefit to be derived from them, What has thus been hitherto our uniform care will continue to be the rule of management still, so that in every way, as much as possible, practical advantage may arise from the sustained operations of the Society. . OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1868-69. President—Davip Jounstone, Esq. Vice- Presidents—Messrs W. B. Paut, W. J. Marsuatz, M.D., and James Miter, Jr. Treasurer—My Roxert H. Hovsron. Secretary—Mr Joun Love. Committee. Messrs T. P. MacCarurm. | Messrs Epwarp Biackmore. Joun C. Hunter. Hvueu Dempster. Duncan Suaw. Joun MacGreEcor. T. L. Parrerson. Arex. MAcKELLAR. G. R. MDoveatt. Axex. S. Morres. A. O. Lerrcu. Joun B. O’Net. Joun STEWART. Tuomas PRENTICE. W. Scorr Arrxen, M.B. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. Archd. Geikie, F.R.S., F.G.S. John Shaw. C. Greville Williams, F.R.S. Richard Chalmers. Edward Caird, B.A. George Adam. James Aitken. Wm.Scott Aitken,M.B. James G. Alexander. Stewart Allison. William Allison. Thomas Anderson. Wn. S. Anderson. Matthew Arbuckle. James Barnard. Robert Binnie. Arch. J. Black. James W. Black. Edward Blackmore. Andrew Boag. Quintin Bone. James Brown. Matthew Brown. Graham Brymner. Colin 8. Caird. James T. Caird. John Cameron. Dugald Campbell. Duncan Campbell. James Carmichael. Robert Chalmers. Andrew Clark. Alexander Crawford. Andrew Crawford. . Hugh Crawford. Alexander Currie. Hugh Dempster. T. N. Douglas. James Duncan. M. F. Dunlop. John Erskine. Rowland Field. A. M. Fleming Hugh Fullarton. WilliamGordon,R.C.C. James J. Grieve. And. J. Gunion, D.D. William Hair. Robert Hamilton. John Hastie. William Hastie. Robert Hill. James Hendry. R. H. Houston. John C. Hunter. T. O. Hunter. Joseph Hyndman. James B. Stephens. David Hill. Cosmo Innes, M.A. | Robert Morton, B.A. ORDINARY MEMBERS. John Jack. John Jamieson. David Johnstone. Frederick Johnston. Thomas Kincaid. Thomas King. C. D. Lamont. ‘James Lang. John Lang. A. O. Leitch. William Lindsay. Robert Little. John Love. Robert Lusk. James M:Bride Robert K. M‘Bride. Archibald MacCallum. Duncan M‘Callum. T. P. MacCallum. William M‘Clure. Donald MacDonald. G. R. M‘Dougall. Dugald M‘Kachran. Andrew M‘Farlan. Dugald M‘Farlan. John Macgregor. Alexander Mackellar. Alexander Mackenzie. H. C. Mackinlay. Hugh M‘Lachlan. James M‘Lean. R. 8S. M‘Morland. Thomas M‘Naught. William Macnaught. James Mackie, M.D. Hugh 8. Main. W. J. Marshall, M.D. James Miller, junr. A. Montgomerie, LL.D. Alexander 8. Mories. Andrew C. Morton. James Morton. David Murray. John Neill, junr. Robert Neill. Stewart Neill. William Neill. John Nelson, D.D. Samuel Nicol. A. Noble, Capt., R.A. B. Noble. J. B. O’Neil. PRESENTED QAoOarp iazeQ Andrew R. Orr. John Orr, junr. William Orr. Alexander Paterson. T. L. Patterson. John Paul. W. B. Paul. Joseph Pennell. William Philp. John Prentice. Thomas Prentice. Daniel Rankine. C. F. Reid, R.C.C. Stewart Robertson. William Ross. Alexander Scott, junr. David Scott. John Scott, yst. John H. Scott. Robert Shankland. Charles Shannon. Duncan Shaw. James Shaw. William Shearer. Robert Spier. Thomas Stark. James Steele Robert Steele, junr. William Steel. James Stewart. John Stewart. Robert Stewart. Samuel Stewart. Alexander Swan. Archibald Sword. Colin B. Sword. Andrew Tasker. William Taylor. H. L. Tennent. James Thomson. W. W. Thomson. William Turner. Hugh Walker. H. W. Walker. William Watt. James Welsh. George Wilson. W. A. Wilson, M.D. James York. Robert Young. Stephen Yuill. es EIGHTH OF THE _ GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. READ AND APPROVED AT THE MEETING oF THE SoOtETY HELD IN THE WATT Monument on 5TH Marcu, 1869.—James Mirier, Jun., Esa., in THE Carr. a : I.—_STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last year, - - - - £2 0 1 Subscriptions of 140 Members at 10s 6d, - - 73 10 0 Half do. ard do. ,, 5s 6d, - - 1 ade ges 95 Tickets for Ladies and Youths at 2s 6d, a 1h Py Ws ; Interest on Bank Account, - 7 - 013 6 —_- £89 8 6 Cr. Rent and Gas, - - - - - £12 0 0 : Town Assessments, - - - - Fie 0 0 Officer’s Salary, Coals, Cleaning, and Attendance, 7 46 Fees and Expenses for Lectures, - - . 46 9 2 Printing and Addressing Annual Report, Pro- - grammes, Circulars,and Tickets. - - 419 0 Lithographing Members’ Tickets, - - 017 0 ' Advertisements, - - - - - 213 6 Tradesmen’s Accounts, - - - - 2 6 6 Stationery, Postages, and Incidental Expenses, - 312 0 Balance in Bank, - - - - 8 6 0 £89 8 6 — Greenock, 4th March, 1869. E.E. (Signed) ROBT. H. HOUSTON, Treasurer. Greenock, 4th March, 1869.—Examined and found correct. (Signed) ALEX. MACKELLAR, . g ALEX. S. MORIES, i Auditors. STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. THE 'Treasurer’s statement for the past year gives a favourable account of the finances of the Society. The number of Members on the roll is 145, and the number of Tickets issued for Ladies and young persons is 95. The list of Papers and Lectures delivered during the Session is as follows :— . SupsEcTs IN ScIENCE :—“ Geological Evidences of Man’s Antiquity,” by Dr. David Page, F.R.S.E.; “The Eye,” by Dr. Wm. Scott Aitken ; ‘British Sea Birds and their Haunts,” by Mr Robert Gray ; ‘“‘ The Phy- sical Geography of Palestine, with Notes on Recent Topographical Explorations,” by Dr. A. Keith Johnston, F.R.S.E. ; “ Elasticity as an Effect of Motion,” by Professor Sir William Thomson, LL.D., F.RS. ; “ An Examination of the Geological Arguments for the Antiquity of Man,” by Mr William Keddie, F.R.S.E. ; “‘ Combustion, with reference tc Recent Researches on the Properties of Flame,’ by Mr Robert R. Tatlock, F.C.S. In PoxiticaL Economy :—“ The Incidence of Local Taxation,” by Mr David Murray. In BELLES LETTRES, History, aND ART :—“ The Life and Poetry of Dante,” by Professor Edward Caird, B.A. ; “ The Imagination,” by Dr. W. J. Marshall ; “Milton’s Poetry,” by Professor John Nichol, B.A. ; “Gustavus Adolphus, and the Thirty Years’ War,’ (Two Lectures), by Rev. John Nelson, D.D. ; “Early Methods of Painting, including Fresco Painting,” by Mr Charles Heath Wilson. Dramatic Reapinc.—“ The Wits and Humorists of Shakspere,” by Mr G. W. Baynham. The Session was auspiciously opened with a lecture by Professor Edward Caird, to whom, for his kind contribution, the Members now, as in a former year, owe their cordial acknowledgments. Professor Sir William Thomson did the Society the honor to deliver the Watt Anniversary Lecture for the current year, and presented, on that occasion, some of the most interesting results of recent investigation in Natural Philosophy. Our special thanks are due to Dr Marshall, Dr Aitken, Mr Murray, and Dr. Nelson, Members of the Society, for instructive lectures delivered by them. Mr Taitlock’s elaborate and valuable lecture illustrated an important subject, which had not previously been brought before the Society. By an undesigned coincidence, the Members had the advantage, this year, of hearing both sides of the geological argument regarding the “ Antiquity of Man.” Dr Page on the one hand, and Mr Keddie on the other, were well qualified to discuss the opposite aspects of this debated subject, 3 Dr Keith Johnston, at one of the December meetings of the Society advocated the claims of the Palestine Exploration Fund, and, since hi visit, a local Treasurer for that Fund has been appointed in Greenock namely, Mr Donald MacDonald. It is an undertaking of almost unique interest, and has received the approval and liberal aid of the British Association, the Royal Society, the Royal Geographical Society, and other distinguished bodies, besides having been sanctioned by the highest personal patronage in the land. The object of the Association is to investigate the archeology, topography, geology and physical geography, natural history, manners and customs of Palestine ; and to do all this in a more formal and exhaustive manner than has hitherto been attempted. A more attractive cause could hardly be recommended to an intelligent community. The Reading Party on Political Economy, under the presidency of Dr. Marshall, have, this session, completed the perusal of Mill’s work on that subject, and have proceeded to take up another volume by the same high authority. The experience of this little association of Members has proved how agreeably a book requiring careful study may be got through by read- ing it in concert with others. In future. winters, other parties who may unite to select other works on subjects worthy of their pains, will receive every kind of encouragement from the Committee. Arrangements will be made, as usual, for a few Excursions to be en- joyed by the Members, when the season is sufficiently advanced for the purpose. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1869-70. President—W. J. Mansuaru, Ese., M.D. Vice-Presidents—Messrs James Mutter, Jr., Tuomas Prentice, and Joun MACGREGOR. Treasurer—Mr Gro. R. M‘Doveatt. Secretary—Mr Joun Love. Committee. Messrs A. O. Lerrcs. Messrs Wiir1am M‘Civne. Joun STEWART. Wirtiam Hair. W. Scorr Arrxen, M.B. JouN Erskine. Epwarp BLACKMORE. Bensamin Noir. Hvucs Dempster. SamvueEt NIcou. ALEx. MacKELLAR. Rogsert Youne. Axex. S. Mortxs. M. F. Duntuopr. Joun B. O’Net. - HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. Archd. Geikie, F.R.S., F.G.S. John Shaw. C. Greville Williams, F.R.S. Richard Chalmers. Edward Caird, B.A. George Adam. Alex Adamson. James Aitken. Wm. Scott Aitken, M.B. James G. Alexander. Thomas Anderson. Wm. 8. Anderson. Matthew Arbuckle. James Auld. James Barnard. James Barr. Robert Binnie. Arch. J. Black. James W. Black. Edward Blackmore. Robert Blair. Quintin Bone. Matthew Brown. Graham Brymuer. Colin §. Caird. James T. Caird. Dugald Campbell. Robert Chalmers. Andrew Clark. Alexander Crawford. Andrew Crawford. Alexander Currie. Hugh Dempster. T. N. Douglas. James Duncan. M. F. Dunlop. D. M. Erskine. John Erskine. Rowland Field. Robert Finlay. A. M. Fleming. Hugh Fullarton. James Glen. William Gordon, R. C. C. James J. Grieve, M.P. William Hair. Robert Hamilton. John Hastie. Robert Hill. G. W. Houston. R. H. Houston. John C. Hunter. T. O. Hunter. Joseph Hyndman, John Jack. James B. Stephens. David Hill. Cosmo Innes, M.A. Robert Morton, B.A. ORDINARY MEMBERS. David Johnstone. Frederick Johnston. Thomas Kincaid. Thomas King. John Kinloch. C. D. Lamont. John Lang. A. O. Leitch. W. O. Leitch. Robert Little. Jobn Love. Robert Lusk. R. G. Lyle. James M‘Bride, Robert K. M‘Bride. T. P. MacCallum. William M‘Clure. Donald MacDonald. G. R. M‘Doungall. Dugald M‘Eachran, Andrew Macfarlan. Robert Macfarlane. John Macgregor. Alexander Mackellar. James M‘Lean. R. 8. M‘Morland. John M‘Phail. Thomas M‘Naught. James Mackie, M.D. Hugh §S. Main. Claud Marshall. W. J. Marshall, M.D. James Miller, Junr. A. Montgomerie, LL.D. Alexander S. Mories. Andrew C. Morton. James Morton. David Murray. John Neill, junr. Robert Neill, Stewart Neill. William Neill. William J. Neill. John Nelson, D.D. Samuel Nicol. A. Noble, Capt., R.A. B. Noble. J. B. O'Neil. W. K. Oliphant. John Orr, junr, William Orr. Alexander Paterson. T. L. Patterson. John Paul. W. B. Paul. Joseph Pennell. William Philp. John Prentice. Thomas Prentice. Daniel Rankine, Stewart Robertson. William Ross. T. B. Rowan. Alexander Scott, junr. John Scott, yst. J. D. Scott. John H. Scott. Robert Shankland. Charles Shannon. Duncan Shaw. James Sibbald. William Shearer. A. C. Smith. Robert Spier. Thomas Stark. James Steele. Robert Steele, juur William Steel. James Stewart. John Stewart. Robert Stewart. Samuel Stewart. Archibald Sword. Colin B. Sword. Andrew Tasker. William Taylor. H. L. Tennent. W. W. Thomson. John A, Turnbull. William Turner. Hugh Walker. H. W. Walker. William Watt. James Welsh. George Wilson. W. A. Wilson, M.D. James York, Robert Young. 24 09°F ivvlv. NINTH ANNUAL REPORT PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF GREENOCK. Reap snp Approved oF AT A MEETING oF THE SOCIETY HELD IN THE WATT Monument on 187TH Marcu, 1870.—Tnomas Prentice, Esa., iN THE CHarr. I—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last year, - - - £8 6 0 Subscriptions from 137 Members at 10s 6a, - 7118 6 Half-Session do. 5 do. ,, 7s 6d, - 117 6 86 Tickets for Ladies and Youths at 2s 6d, - 1015 0 Interest on Bank Account, - - - ' s*"6 = £93 0 6 Cr. Rent and Gas, - - - - - £12 0 0 Town Assessments, : - - - i SG _ Officer's Salary, Ooals, Cleaning, and Attendance, 711 0 Fees and Expenses for Lectures, - - - 45 8 1 Printing and Addressing Annual Report, New List of Rules, Programmes, &c. - - ~ 417 0 Lithographing Tickets, - - - - L..4 .0 Advertisements, - - - - - 12 9 0 Tradesmen's Accounts, - - - 18 6 Stationery, Postages, and Incidental Expenses, - 1 4 0 Balance in Bank, - - - - - 618 5 £93 0 6 Greenock, 16th March, 1870. E. & O. E. (Signed) GEO. R. M‘DOUGALL, Treasurer. Greenock, 17th March, 1870.—We have examined the foregoing account and compared vouchers which are all in order and correct. (Signed) A. O. LEITCH, ALEX. MACKELLAR, \ Auditors. 2 IIL—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. Tup Treasurer’s statement for the past year shows a balance on hand of £5 18s 5d. The number of Members on the roll is 142, and the number of tickets issued to Ladies and young persons is 86. The following Papers and Lectures were delivered during the Session :— SuBJECTS IN ScIENCE.—‘' The Earth: its Waste and Reconstruction,” and “Scenery: its Characteristics and Causes,” (‘Two Lectures) by Dr David Page, F.R.S.E. ; “The Sun,” by Professor Robert Grant, LL.D., F.B.S. Tn BeLues-LETTRES, History anp Art.—‘‘ The Greek Tragic Drama : Zischylus,” (Two Lectures) by Mr Claud Marshall; “ Musical Jottings— chiefly Historical,” by Mr John M. Hutcheson ; ‘‘ Poetry in relation to the Culture of an Age,” by the Rev. John G. Stobbs; “The Rocky Moun- tains,” by Mr W. Hepworth Dixon ; “‘ Nature and Art,” by Professor John Veitch, M.A. ; ‘‘ To Egypt and Back : Reminiscences of Six Months in the Service of His Highness the late Said Pacha,” by Mr James Miller ; ‘‘ The Struggle between William the Silent, Prince of Orange, and Philip II. of Spain, with its issue in the independence of the Netherlands,” by the Rev. John Nelson, D.D.; ‘‘ Poetry and Art,” by Mr John Fraser. DRAMATIC READINGS.—Shakspere’s Tragedy, ‘‘ Julius Cxsar,” by Mr Allan Park Paton ; ‘‘ Miscellaneous Readings and Recitations,” by Mr Harcourt Beatty. It will be observed that the greater portion of the Lectures delivered have been on literary subjects; and it is unnecessary to remark that all of them have been treated in a manner eminently worthy of the Society and the gentlemen who delivered them. The Session was opened by Dr Page with a highly interesting paper on Physical Geography. The Watt Lecture was delivered by Dr Grant, the distinguished Pro- fessor of Astronomy in Glasgow University. The Society are much indebted to Mr Marshall, Mr Hutcheson, the Rev. Mr Stobbs, Mr Miller, and Dr Nelson for the valuable papers contributed by them. The Society can only hope that other members and friends will, in the ensuing session, imitate the good example of the gentlemen named, by taking part in the next course of lectures. At the beginning of the session a number of members formed themselves into a “ Reading Party,” similar to those which had been so successfully carried out in the two previous sessions. The work chosen for study was Dr Page's ‘ Physical Geography,” which has occupied the party through- out the winter, and has brought before the members many subjects of the highest interest. The members of this party have arranged to make a few Excursions during the summer months for the purpose of observing the objects of interest in the neighbourhood, and they will be glad to have the company of other Members of the Society. Gentlemen who wish to join the Ex- cursions should give intimation to the Secretary or Treasurer. 3 To the regret, not only of the Reading Party but of the whole Society, Dr Marshall, the esteemed President, has, on account of his health, been compelled for some time to be absent from the meetings of the Society. _ The Society, however, are glad to know that he is now convalescent, and that in a short time he may expect to be completely recovered. While regretting the absence of the President, the Committee cannot omit to refer to the loss they and the Society have sustained in the death of Dr Wm. Scott Aitken. Dr Aitken had before him the prospect of a very distinguished career in his own profession, and in its especial walks he _ will be much missed, but not more so than he will be in the Society itself. Amid the difficulties of organizing the Society’s annual programme, no one could display a greater variety of resources, or a deeper interest than Dr Aitken ; and if the society attained no other end than that of affording opportunities of intercourse with sucha friend as Dr Aitken, it would still accomplish a very high purpose indeed. At the commencement of the session Mr Love, who had acted as Secre- tary of the Society almost since its formation, felt it incumbent on him, on acconnt of the state of his health, to resign his office. Much as the _ Society regretted to lose the valuable services of Mr Love, they could not, in the circumstances, refuse to accept of Mr Love's resignation. The Society, at the time, took occasion to record in their minutes, and to con- vey to Mr Love, their deep sense of the great obligations they were under to him for his able management of the affairs of the Society during the long period he had been Secretary. The office rendered vacant by the retirement of Mr Love was filled up by the appointment of Mr Glen. na OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1870-71. President—W. J. Marsuatt, Esa., M.D. Vice Presidents—Tuomas Prentice, Esq., and Wiii1amM M‘Cxurg, Esq. Treasurer--Mr Geo. R. MacDoveatt. Secretary—Mr James GLEN. Committee. Messrs ALEx. MackeELiar. Messrs Ropert Younc. Atex. §. Morrss. M. F. Duntop. Joun B. O'NEILL. Rev. Joun Netson, D.D. FREDERICK JOHNSTON. T. L. Paterson. WitiraM Harr. R. H. Houston. Joun Erskine. J. G. ALEXANDER. BensAMiIn NoBueE. > DonaLp MacponaLp. Samvet Nico. 4 HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. Archd. Geikie, F.R.S. F.G.S. John Shaw. G. Greville Williams, F.R.S. Richard Chalmers. Edward Caird, B A. James B. Stephens. David Hill. Cosmo Innes, M.A. Robert Morton, B.A. ORDINARY MEMBERS 1869-70. Alex. Adamson. James Aitken. Wn. Scott Aitken, M.B. James G. Alexander. Thomas Anderson. Wm. S. Anderson. Matthew Arbuckle. James Auld. James Barnard. Robert Binnie. James W. Black. Edward Blackmore. Robert Blair. Quintin Bone. Matthew Brown. Graham Brymner. Colin 8. Caird. Rev. Wm. Calder. R. W. Campbell. Alexander Crawford. Alexander Currie. Hugh Dempster. Archd. Denniston. T. N. Douglas. James Duncan. M. F. Dunlop. D. M. Erskine. John Erskine. Charles Fraser. Robert Finlay. Robert B. Finlay. A. M. Fleming. James Glen. Rev. Wm. Gordon, R.C.C. James J. Grieve, M.P. William Hair. Robert Hamilton. G. W. Houston. R. H. Houston. John C. Hunter. T. O. Hunter. Joseph Hyndman. John Jack, Rey. J. M. Jarvie. David Johnstone. Frederick Johnston. Thomas Kincaid. - Thomas King. W. R. Kinniple. John Kinloch. C. D. Lamont. Wm. Lamont. A. O. Leitch. W. O. Leitch. Robert Little. ‘Robert Lusk. R. G. Lyle. T. P. M‘Callum. William M‘Clure. Donald MacDonald. G. R. M‘Dougall. Dugald M‘Eachran. Robert Macfarlane. John Macgregor. Alexander Mackellar. P. Mackellar. Rev. Ebenezer Maclean. James M‘Lean. R. S. M‘Morland. Jobn M‘Phail. Hugh 8. Main. Claud Marshall. W. J. Marshall, M.D. James Miller. Alexander S. Mories. Andrew C. Morton. James Morton. David Murray. Geo. D. Neill. John Neill, junr. Robert Neill. Stewart Neill. William Neill. William J. Neill. Rev. John Nelson, D.D. Samuel Nicol. A. Noble, Capt., B.A. B. Noble. T. R. Ogilvie. J. B. O'Neill. W. K. Oliphant. Andrew. R. Orr. John Orr, junr. William Orr, Alexander Paterson. T. L. Patterson. John Paul. W. B. Paul. Joseph Pennell. William Philp. John Prentice. Thomas Prentice. Daniel Rankine. Stewart Robertson. T. B. Rowan. J. W. Sandeman. Alexander Scott, junr. John Scott, yst. J. D. Scott. Robert Shankland. Charles Shannon. Duncan Shaw. James Sibbald. William Shearer. James Slater, junr. A. C. Smith. James C, Smith. John Somerville. Robert Spier. Robert Steele, junr. William Steel. James Stewart. John Stewart. Robert Stewart. Samuel Stewart, Architald Sword. Andrew Tasker. William Taylor. H. L. Tennent. W. W. Thomson. John A. Turnbull. Willian Turner. H. W. Walker. William Watt. James Welsh. George Wilson. W. A. Wilson, M.D. James York. Robert Young. 2 2SEP 1938 ae’ TENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF GREENOGK. Reap anp APPROVED orf AT A Mgettne or THE SOctETY HELD IN THE WATT Monument on 10TH Mancu, 1871.—TuHomas Prentice, Esa., in THE CHAIR. I.—_STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from lastyear,- - - - - - £513 6 Subscriptions from 134 Members at 10s 6d, - ae none O Half-Session do. 10 do. ,, 536d, -~ - 215 0 118 Tickets for Ladies and Youths at 2s 6d, - - 1415 0 Interest on Bank Account, - - - - - 013 6 q Balance due Treasurer, PS re 4 TBO | — £98 16 10 ; Cr. Rent and Gas, - - - - - - - £12 0 0 Town Assessments, . - - . - . 1 5 6 Officer’s Salary, Coals, Cleaning, &c., - - - Gir B37 Fees and Expenses for Lectures, - - - - 6119 0 Printing Annual Report, Circulars, &c., - - 812 0 Advertisements, - - - - - - - 5 3 0 Tradesmen’s Accounts, - - - - - : 4 311 Half Cost of Painting Hall,&e., - - - - 3.3 9 Stationery, Postages, and Incidental Expenses, - leeks 1 £98 16 10 Greenock, 10th March, 1871. E. & O. E. (Signed) GEO. R. M‘DOUGALL, Treasurer. We have examined the foregoing account and compared same with the vouchers, and find it correct, the balance due to the Treasurer being Four pounds thirteen shillings. (Signed) M. F. DUNLOP, } : FRED. JOHNSTON, f 4¢#tors. 2 {I.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. ithe Treasurer's statement for the past year shows a balance against the Society of £4 13s. The number of Members on the roll is 144, and the number of tickets issued to Ladies and young persons is 118. The following Papers and Lectures were delivered during the Session:— Supsects IN Scrence.— Geographical Parallels,” by Professor John Young, M.D.; “The Growth and Manufacture of Sugar,’ by Mr Robert Blair; “The Correlation of the Physical Forces,” (Two Lectures) by Mr E. M. Dixon, B.Sc. ; “ Iught and Colour,” (Two Lectures) by Mr Robert R. Tatlock, F.R.S.E., F.C.S. ; ‘The Homes of the People,” by Mr James Salmon, C.E.; ‘‘ Faraday’s Lines of Force,” by Professor J. Clerk Maxwell, F.R.S.L. & E.; “On Spectrum Analysis,” by Mr T. L. Patterson, F.C.8.; ‘‘ The Discoveries of Graham, the late Master of the Mint,” by Mr T. R. Ogilvie ; “ The Illuminating Power and Impurities of Coal Gas,” by Dr William Wallace ; “ The Scenery of Clyde Estuary : its Character and Significance,” by Professor J ohn Young. M.D. In BELLES-LETTRES, History AND ART.—* Reading—Selections from David Copperfield,” by Mr G. W. Baynham ; “ The Position and Claims of Women,” by Miss Emily Faithful; “ Gothic Architecture in France, England, and Germany,” (Two Lectures), by Dr Zerffi; “ Travels in Western China, with the Expedition under Major Sladen, in 1867 and 1868,” by Mr Alex. Bowers ; ‘‘ Our Australian Colonies,” by Mr Geo. Elder. The Session was opened by Dr Young, Professor of Natural History in the University of Glasgow, with a paper on Geographical Parallels. The Watt Lecture was delivered by Professor Clerk Maxwell, F.R.S.L. & E. The subject of Lecture was Faraday’s Lines of Force. During the Session a Class for English Literature was conducted by Mr John Fraser, formerly Deputy Professor of English Literature in Glasgow University. The Class was so successful as to warrant the Committee in recommending that a similar class for prosecuting some other branch of study should be instituted next Session. The Committee had also the good fortune to secure the services of Dr G. G. Zerffi, of the Science and Art Department of the South Kensing- ton Museum, who delivered Two Special Lectures on Art, and which were highly appreciated. These extra efforts on the part of the Society have, with some repairs on the Lecture Hall, entailed some additional expenditure, and, as will be observed, there is a balance in the Tyeasurer’s account against the Society. The Committee, however, on reviewing the proceedings of the past Session, conceive that they may fairly congratulate the Society on the termination of a Session which otherwise has been more than usually successful. It is- gratifying to remark that of the papers read no fewer than four were given by Members of the Society, and that their character was 3 such as to do great credit not only to the Society, but to the capacity and industry of the Members who gave them. In thanking these Members for their services, the Committee would take leave to express the hope that many others will in the next Session imitate their example. The thanks of the Society are also due to Mr Salmon, C.E., and to Mr Elder, of Knock Castle, who, during the course of the Session, read admirable papers on subjects of much practical interest. Mr Ballantine, the poet, has also in the kindest manner consented to read a paper on Jacobite Minstrelsy, but he has been unavoidably compelled to postpone it till the 31st curt., when it will be read in the Temperance Institute. The Committee would take this opportunity of urging that an effort should be made to increase the roll of Members. The membership is at present almost stationary, but the Committee are satisfied that there are many gentlemen in town whose names ought to be on the roll of the Society. The Office-bearers who retire are the President, Dr Marshall, Mr Thos. Prentice, one of the Vice-Presidents; and Messrs M:Kellar, Mories, O'Neill, Johnston, aud Hair, Members of Committee. To both Dr Marshall and Mr Prentice the Society is much indebted for the deep and active interest which during their term of office they have taken in its business. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1871-72. President—James Miter, Esa. - Vice-Presidents—W t1u1am M‘Crure, Esq., and Rev, Joun Netson, D.D. Treusurer—Mr Geo. R. MacDoveatt. Secretary—Mx James GLen. Committee. Messrs Joun Erskine. Messrs J. G. ALEXANDER. BensJAMIN NoBLE. Donatp Macnona.p. Samvuet Nico.. FREDERICK JOHNSTON. Rogert Youna. W. K. Ourmagant. M. F. Dunuor. SAMUEL STewakrt. T. R. Oetivie. Dueatp M‘Eacuran. T. L. Parrerson, Tuom.s Prentice. kh. H. Houston, 4 HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. Archd. Geikie, F.R.S., F.G.S. | Jobn Shaw. G. Greville Williams, F.R.S. Richard Chalmers. Edward Caird, B.A. James B. Stephens. David Hill. Cosmo Innes, M.A. | Robert Morton, B.A. J. Clerk Maxwell, F.R.S.L. & F. ORDINARY MEMBERS, 1870-71. James Aitken. Robert Allan. J. G. Alexander. Thomas Anderson. William S. Anderson. M. Arbuckle. James Barnard. Robert Binnie. James W. Black. A. J. Black. Edward Blackmore. Robert Blair. Qvirtin Bone. Alexander Bowers. Matthew Brown. Graham Brymner. Colin S. Caird. Duncan Campbell. R. W. Campbell. Alexander Crawford. J. B. Crawhall. Alexander Currie. H. Dempster. Archibald Denniston. Joseph Dhanis. T. N. Douglas. James Duncan. M. F. Dunlop. D. M. Erskine. John Erskine. Robert B. Finlay. T. B. Finlay. A C. Finlay. A. M. Fleming. Charles Fraser. Jamrs Glen. Rey. William Gordon. Jd. J. Grieve, M.P. William Hair. Robert Hamilton. G. W. Houston. R. H. Houston. Jobn C. Hunter. T. O. Hunter. Joseph Hyndman. David Johnstone. Frederick Johnstone. Thomas Kincaid. Thomas King. John Kinloch. W. B. Kinniple John Lang. C. D. Lamont. A. O. Leitch. W. O. Leitch. Abram Lyle. Charles Lyle. W. M‘Clure. D. M‘Donald. G. R. M ‘Dougall. D. M‘Eachran. Robert M‘Farlane. John A. Macfarlane. Robert Macfarlane. T. M. Macfarlane. John M‘Gregor. Dugald M‘Innes. P. M‘Kellar. Alexander M‘Kellar. James M‘Lean. R. 8S. M‘Morland. John M‘Phail. jee ish Main. Claud Marshall. Dr Marshall. James Miller. A. S. Mories. A. C. Morton. James Morton, David Murray. Thomas M‘Naught. George D. Neill. John Neill, junr, Robert Neill. Stewart Neill. Thomas Neill, junr. William J. Neill. Rev. John Nelson, D.D. Samuel Nicol, Captain Noble. Benjamin Noble. T. R. Ogilvie. J. B. O'Neill. W. K. Oliphant. Andrew R. Orr. T. L. Patterson. R. R. Paterson. John Paul. W. B. Paul. H. T. Patten. William Philp. John Prentice. Thomas Prentice. Daniel Rankin. William Rankin. George Reiach. Robert Rennie. R. Richmond. Stewart Robertson. T. B. Rowan. Alexander Scott. Alexander Scott, junr. J.D. Scott. J. Scott, yst. Robert Shankland. Duncan Shaw. William Shearer. James Sibbald. A. Skivington. : Jas. Slater, junr., B.A. A. C. Smith. James C. Smith. Robert Spier. Robert Steele, junr. William Steele. James Stewart. Robert Stewart. Samuel Stewart. Archibald Sword, H. L. Tennent. W. W. Thomson. John Thomson. John A. Turnbull, William Turner, James W. Turner, Hugh Walker. H. W. Walker, Edward Wilson. William Watt. Dr Wilson. D_S. Wrede. James York. Robert Young. Walter Yuill. '’? ' ; ELEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PHILOSOPHIGAL SOCIETY OF CREENOCK. READ AND APPROVED OF AT A MEETING OF THE SOCIETY HELD IN THE Watt MonvuMENT ON 157TH Marcu, 1872.—James Mruuer, Esq., in THE CHAIR. * * IL—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Subscriptions from 153 Members at 10s 6d, - - £80 6 6 Half-Session do. 1 ont - - - 05 6 124 Tickets for Ladies and Youtks at 33 6d, - - 2114 0 Interest on Bank Account, - - - - . 012 1 Balance due Treasurer, - - - - - 8 12 10 £111 10 11 Cr. 7 Balance from last statement, . - £413 0 Cost of Mr Ballantine's Lecture at close P of last session, ean a7 16 6 _ received for Tickets, - 118 0 ——. 517 6 Rent and Gas, . - - - - - - 12 0 0 _ Town Assessments, - - - - - - L,' 6.6 Officer's Salary, Coals, Cleaning, &e., - - . 710 9 Fees and Expenses for Lectures, - - - 6013 6 _ Printing Annual Report, Circulars, &c., - - Wy Oa: _ Advertisements, - - - - - - - 42 6 _ Tradesmen’s Accounts, = hina sth 8 9 0 _ Stationery, Postages, and Incidental Expenses, - 211 8 £111 10 11 Greenock, 14th March, 1872. E. & O. E. (Signed) GEO. R, M‘DOUGALL, Treasurer, We have examined the foregoing account and compared same with the _ youchers, and find it correct, the balance due to the Treasurer being Eight pounds twelve shillings and tenpence. , (Signed) FRED. JOHNSTON, : ey D. M‘EACHRAN, * | Auditors, 2 II.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. The Treasurer’s statement for the past year shows a balance against the Society of £8 12s 10d. The number of members on the roll is 154, being an increase of 10 on the number of last year. 124 tickets were sold to Ladies and youths, being an increase of 6 on the number issued during the previous Session. The following Papers and Lectures were delivered during the Session :— Supsecrs 1n Scrence.— “On the Study of Organic Nature,’ by Professor _ Allen Thomson, M.D.; ‘‘ The Commercial History of Iron,” by Professor Archer, F.R.S.E.; “The Western Coasts and Islands of Scotland,’ by Mr Dugald Bell; “ On Hydrogenium: The Last Work of the late Thomas Graham, Master of the Mint,” by Professor Dewar, F.R.S.E.; ‘On the General Principles of the Science of Heat,” (Two Lectures) by Professor Dewar ; ‘“‘ On the Vegetation of the Coal Period,” by Mr William Carruthers. In Beties-Lerrres, History AND ArtT.—‘ The Topography of Rome in relation to its Ancient History,” by the Rey. William Laughton ; Readings from Sir Walter Scott’s ‘“‘ Heart of Mid Lothian,’ “ Antiquary,’’ and “ Bride of Lammermoor,” by Mr Allan Park Paton; “The Mediterrancan,” by the Rev. Peter Richardson, M.A.; “ With the Germans in France,” by Mr Archibald Forbes ; ‘‘On the Ice- landic Language and its similarity to English: The Literature of Iceland Old and Modern,” by MrJ6n A. Hjaltalin; ‘‘ On the Folklore and Popular Superstitions of Iceland,’ by Mr Joén A. Hijaltalin; ‘The Early Christian Church,” by the Rey. W. W. Tulloch, B.D.; “ Buddhism,” by the Rev. John Caird, D.D.; “ Notes of Alpine Travel,” by the Rey. John Nelson, D.D. The Session was opened by Dr Allen Thomson, Professor of Anatomy in the University of Glasgow, with a Paper on “ The Study of Organic Nature.’’ The Watt Lecture was delivered by Professor Thomas Archer, F.R.S.E., Director of the Museum of Science and Art. The subject was the ‘‘ Commercial History of Tron.” At the conclusion of the opening lecture, Dr Thomson suggested to the Society the propriety of having a systematic course of lectures upon a scientific subject. This suggestion was the more readily acted upon from the fact that the course of lectures on English Literature had been so successfully carried through during the previous Session, and after due consideration the Committee resolved to arrange for a course of lectures upon Physiology. Dr. A. M. Buchanan, Demon- strator in Anatomy to Dr. Thomson, was kind enough to comply with the Com- mittee’s request that he should undertake the course, and it has been a great source of satisfaction to the Committee to find that these lectures have been ex- ceedingly well attended, and very highly appreciated. To those who have had the opportunity of hearing the lectures, the Committee feel assured that it is un- necessary to say one word in commendation of Dr. Buchanan, or his peculiar excellencies as a teacher of Science. The success of the lectures warrants the Committee in again recommending, as they did last year, that a systematic course of lectures upon a given subject should hereafter be a prominent feature of the Society’s proceedings. The other lectures forming the Society’s ordinary course have all been of great merit. The special thanks of the Society are due to Dr. John Caird, Dr Nelson, the Rey. William Laughton, and the Rey. W. W. Tulloch, fer the admirable papers contributed by them, 3 While congratulating the Society upon its continued progress, and thanking those gentlemen who have contributed papers, the Committee have to notice with regret that Dr. Nelson, one of the occupants of the Vice-Chair, has been com- pelled by indisposition to resign his active duties for a time. Dr. Nelson has always been a warm friend of the Society, and the paper which he contributed this Session, the Committee are aware, was read at great peraonal inconvenience to himself, and just when he was on the point of starting on a foreign tour which he was recommended to take by medical advice. The Committee desire to express the hope that Dr. Nelson may soon return fully convalescent, and that the Society may upon some future occasion, as they have in the past, benefit by his observation and experienge abroad. The Committee feel called upon to advert to the loss tho Society has sus- tained by the death of Mr. Olaud Marshall. Mr. Marshall always took a deep and cordial interest in the affairs of the Society ; and two Sessions ago he contributed | two most valuable papers on the Greek Tragic Drama. In a commercial com- munity like Greenock it is somewhat rare to meet with a mind of such culture as Mr. Marshall’s, and the Committee, as well as all who knew Mr. Marshall, must feel that by his demise learning and benevolence have lost a friend. The office-bearers who retire are:—Mr. William M‘Clure, one of the vice- presidents; Mr. George R. M‘Dougall, treasurer ; Mr. James Glen, secretary ; and Messrs John Erskine, Benjamin Noble, Samuel Nicol, Robert Young, and M. F. Dunlop, members of committee. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1872-73. President—JamEs Miter, Esq. - Vice-Presidents—Rev. Joun Newson, D.D., and Joun CO. Hunrer, Esq. Treasurer—Mr Geo. R. M‘Dovuaatu. Secretary—Mr James GLEN. Committee, Messrs T. R. OGItvie. Messrs DucaLp M‘EacuRay, T. L. Parrerson. THoMAs PRENTICE. R. H. Houston. Wn. M‘Cuiure. J. G. ALEXANDER. Avex. Scort, Jr. DonaLp M‘DoNALD. Joun Kroon. FREDERICK JOHNSTON. A. S. Morzes. W. K. OLrpHAnt. James SLATER, JR., BA. ‘SamvzL Srewakrt. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. Archd. Geikie, F.R.S., F.G.S. James B. Stephens. John Skaw. David Hill. G. Greville Williams, F.R.S. Cosmo Innes, M.A. Richard Chalmers. Robert Morton, B.A. Edward Caird, B.A. * J. Clerk Maxwell, F.R.S.L. & E. David Agnew. James ‘Aitken, Robert Allan. J. G. Alexander. Thomas Anderson. William S. Anderson. M. Arbuckle. James Barnard. Robert Binnie. James W. Black. A. J. Black. Edward Blackmore. Robert Blair. Quintin Bone. Matthew Brown. Neil Brown. Alex. Brown. Graham Brymner, Colin S. Caird. R. W. Campbell. J. H. Carmichael, Thomas Carmichael. Alexander Crawford. Alexander Currie. H. Dempster. W. CO. Denniston. T, N. Douglas. James Duncan, M. F. Dunlop. D. M. Erskine. Jobn Erskine. Robert B. Finlay. T. P. Finlay. A. C. Finlay. A. H. Finlay. A. M. Fleming. Charles Fraser Hough Fullarton. James Glen. Rey. William Gordon. J. J. Grieve, M.P. William Hair. Alex. Hall. Robert Hamilton. G. W. Houston. R. H. Houston. John C, Hunter. T. O. Hunter. John Hyndman. David Johnstone. Frederick Johnstone. 4 Thomas Kincaid. Thomas King. Jobn Kinloch. W. B. Kinipple. John Lang. C. D, Tiamont. William Lamont. A. O. Leitch. W. O. Leitch. William Lindsay. W. M‘Clure. D. M'Donald. Roderick M‘Donald. D. M‘Dougall. G. R. M‘Dougall. D. M‘Eachran. Robert M‘Farlane. Jobn A. Macfarlane, Robert Macfarlane. T. M. Macfarlane. John M‘Gregor. Dugald M‘Innes. P, M‘Kellar. Alexander M‘Kellar. James M‘Lean. R. S. M‘Morland. John M'‘Phail. H. 8. Main. Dr Marshall. James Miller. A. S. Mories. A. C. Morton. James Morton. David Murray. Thomas M‘Naught. George D. Neill. John Neill, junr. Robert Neill. Stewart Neill. Thomas Neill, junr. William J. Neill. Rev. John Nelson, D.D. Samuel Nicol. Captain Noble. Benjamin Noble. T. R. Ogilvie. J. B. O'Neill. W. K. Oliphant. Andrew R. Orr. T. L. Patterson, R. R. Paterson. ORDINARY MEMBERS, 1871-72. John Paul. W. B. Paul. H. T. Patten. William Philp. John Prentice. Thomas Prentice. ’ Daniel Rankin. John J. Rankin. William Rankin. George Reiach. Robert Rennie. R. Richmond, Dr J. K. Robertson. T. B. Rowan. Alexander Scott. Alexander Scott, junr. J. D. Scott. J. Scott, yst. Robert Shankland. Dunean Shaw. William Shearer. A. Skivington. Jas. Slater, junr., B.A. A. C, Smith. James C. Smith. Robert Spier. Thomas Stark. Robert Steele, junr. William Steele. James Stewart. Samuel Stewart. Archibald Sword. H. L. Tennent. William Thomson. W. W. Thomson. John M. Thomson. John A. Turnbull. William Turner. James W. Turner. James Tweddel. Hugh Walker. H. W. Walker. John Walker. H. R. Walker. Edward Wilson, William Watt. Dr Wilson. D. S. Wrede. James York, Robert Young. Walter Yuill. PRESENTED 9 OSEP 1938 TWELFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY OF GREENOCK. Reap AND APPROVED OF AT A MErTING OF THE SOCIETY HBLD IN THE Wat? Monument on 14TH Marcu, 1873.—Rev. Dr. Newtson In THE CHAIR. I.—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Subscriptions from 192 Members, at 1Cs 6d, - - £10016 0 167 Tickets for Ladies and Youths, at 3s 6d, - - 29 4 6 Interest on Bank Account, - - - - ~ 012 0 Sum received for admission of Non-Members, - 7612 0 ————_ £207 4 6 Cr. Balance from last statement, - - - . - 8 12 10 Rent and Gas, - - - - - - - 12 0 0 Town and other Assessments, - . - - oF 2 Officer's Salary, Coals, Cleaning, &e., - 3 — 619 0 Fees and Expenses for Lectures, - - - - 113 19 8 Printing Annual Report, Circulars, &., - . - 717 10 Advertisements, - - - - - - . 712 0 Tradesmen’s Accounts, - - - - - - £4.1...0 Stationery, Postages, and Incidental Expenses, - PE NS Balance in Bank, - - - : - - - 42 8 10 —— £207 4 & Greenock, 10th March, 1873, E, & O. BE. (Signed) GEO. R. MDOUGALL, Treasurer. We have examined the foregoing account and compared same with the vouchers, and find it correct, the balance in Bank being Forty-two Pounds Fight _ Shillings and Tenpence, (Signed) © FRED. JOHNSTON THOMAS ROBERTSON oarivie,} Auditors, “ TI.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. The Treasurer’s Statement for the past year shows at the credit of the Society the sum of £42 8s 10d, the largest balance which the Society has ever possessed at the conclusion of a Session. There has also been an increase in the Membership, the number on the roll being 192 or 88 more than last year. The number of tickets issued for ladies and youths was 167, being 43 more than were issued during last Session. The following Lectures and Papers were read during the Session :— SuBsects IN ScreNncE.-—'‘‘ Colour,” by Professor George Forbes, B.A., F.R.S.E: “The Different Modes of Circulation in the Animal and Vege- table Kingdom. ‘The Different Modes of Respiring in the Animal and Vege- table Kingdoms,”’ (two lectures), by Dr A. M. Buchanan, A.M. ‘“ Corals : their Formation and Distribution,” by Mr James Thomson, F.G.S., C.M.R.. S.L “ Thermo-electricity,” by Professor Tait, M.A. ‘‘ Engineering,” by Mr Walter Robert Kinipple, C.E. ‘The Principles of the Positive Philosophy,” by Professor John Veitch,M A. ‘The Economics of John Ruskin,” by Professor W. B. Hodgson, LL.D. In Trave., History, anp Art.—‘ The Finding of Livingstone, by Mr Henry M Stanley. “Recent Explorations in Moab,” (two lectures) by the Rev. Canon Tristram, L.L.D., F.R.S. ‘ Ancieat Thebes : its Temples and Tombs,” by the Rev. John Nelson,D D. ‘“ War Songs,” by Professor John Nichol. B A. ‘ William Carstairs,” by the Rev. R. Herbert Story. ‘A Recent Visit to some of the Principal Cities’ of Europe,” by Mr James Miller. “ Luxury: its Uses and Abuses,” by Mrs Henry Fawcett. : The material prosperity, before alluded to, is to a considerable extent due to the arrangements which the Society made for having a Lecture from Mr Stanley, the searcher for Dr Livingston. The Lecture, which took place on 26th October last, was delivered in the Town Hall, to an excep- tionally lirge audience. The Session proper was opened by Professor Forbes, of the Ander- sonian University, Glasgow. The subject of his paper being ‘‘ Colour.” The Watt Lecture, the subject of which was “ Thermo-electricity,” was delivered by Professor Fait, of Edinburgh. Without particularizing other papers, the Committee feel assured that they may safely congratulate themselves and the Society on the conclusion of a Session, which has, in many respects, been an interesting and active one. Following out the plan of the two previous years, the Committee determined, besides the ordinary Lectures of the Society, to have a Special Course on a given subject, and they were fortunate enough to arrange with Dr John Caird for the delivery of Twelve Lectures on the History of Religions. The success of these Lectures, which will not be completed till the middle of next month, has been very gratifying, and the Committee fee; proud that they have been the means of affording so many, not only of the Members of the Society, but also of the general public, the pleasure of hearing Dr Caird treat exhaustively a subject with which he is so well qualified to deal. | 3 Special thanks are due to Mr Miller, Dr Nelson, and Mr Kinipple, Members of the Society, for the excellent papers contributed by them. The office-bearers who retire are:—The president, Mr James Miller : Dr Nelson, one of the vice-presidents ; and Messrs T. R. Ogilvie, T. L Patterson, R. H. Houston, J. G. Alexander, and Donald M‘Donald, Members of Committee. Mr Glen, the secretary, also retires on the present occasion. His term of office has not expired, but when re-elected a year ago, h: made to be understood, that on account of the number of other demands upon his time, it would be imp: ssible for him to hold office beyond the end of the present Session. The Committee, in accordance with this understanding, have accepted Mr Glen's resignation. The Committee are glad to say that they have induced Mr G. R. M:Dougall, the present treasurer, to accept of the office rendered vacant by Mr Glen's retirement. The office of treasurer will therefore fall to be filled up by the Society. The Committee recommend that Mr James Miller, the retiring pre- sident, should be elected an Honorary Member of the Society. Mr Miller, who, the Committee regret is now residing permanently out of town, has, besides reading various papers, taken for many years an active interest in the affairs of the Society. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1873-74. President— Rey Jonny Netson, D.D. Vice-Presidents—Jonn C. Hunter, Esq, AnD GraHamM BryMver, Esq. Treasurer—Mr T. R. Oetivie. Secretary—Mr G, R. M‘Doucatu. Committee, Messrs Frepenrick JOHNSTON. Messrs A. S. Montes. W. K. Outpxant. JAMES SLATER, JuN., B.A. Samuern Stewart. Joun NEILL, Jun. Dvueatp M‘Eacuran. Dr J. K. Roznenrrtson. THoMAs PRENTICE. Roseart Spire. Wm. M‘Cuvrg. Danret Rankin. Auex. Scort, Jun. JAMES GLEN. Joun Krntocu. , HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. Archd. Geikie, F.R.S., F.G.S. James B Stephens. John Shaw. David Hill. G. Greville Williams, F.R.S. Cosmo Innes, M.A. | Richard Chalmers. J. Clerk Maxwell, F.R.S. L. & E. Edward Caird, B A. James Miller. David Agnew. James Aitken. Thos, A. Aitken. Jobn Allan. Robert Allan. J.G. Alexander. Thomas Anderson. William S. Anderson. M. Arbuckle. k. A. Baird. John Barclay. P. Ballingall. James Barr. James Barnard. Robert Binnie. James W, Black. A. J. Black. Edward Blackmore. Robert Blair. Quintin Bone. Wm. Boyd. Matthew Brown. Neil Brown. Alex. Brown. David Brown. Jobn Brymner. Graham Brymner, Colin S. Caird. R. W. Campbell. J. H, Carmichael. Thomas Carmichael. Alexander Crawford. Alexander Currie. Archibald Currie. David Dewar, John Douglas, T, N. Douglas. James Duncan. Samuel Duncan. M. F. Dunlop. D. M. Erskine, John Erskine. Alex. Ferguson, Robert B. Finlay. T. P. Finlay. A. C. Finlay. James Finlay. A.H. Finlay. A. M. Fleming. Charles Fraser. Hugh Fullarton. D. H. Gibb. James Glen. Rey. William Gordon. Joan Graham. J.J. Grieve, M.P. Robert Grieve. David Guthrie, William Hair. Robert Hamilton, Matthew Hill. Robert Hill. G. W. Houston. R. H. Houston. iar cy f ORDINARY MEMBERS, 1872-73. | | | Cc. P. Hunter. John C. Hunter. T. O. Hunter. John Hyndman. David Johnstone, Frederick Johnston. David Kerr. Thomas Kirkwood. Thomas Kineaid. Thomas King. John Kinloch. W. B. Kinipple. Jobn Laird, Jobn Lang. C. D. Lamont. Wm. Letham. William Lamont. A. O. Leitch, W. O. Leitch. William Lindsay, Rev. Julius Lloyd. John Love. Robert Love. John Low. Abram Lyle, jun. Alex. Lyle. Wm. Lyle. Archd. M‘Callum. W. M‘Clure. D. M‘Donald. Roderick M‘Donald. D. M'Dougall. G. R. M‘Dongall. D. M‘Eachran. Robert M‘Farlane. Robert Macfarlane. T. M. Macfarlane. John M‘Gregor. Dugald M‘Innes.» P. M:Kellar. Alexander M‘Kellar. John P. M‘Laren. J. M‘Lay. James M‘Lean. R. 8S. M‘Morland. Thomas M‘Naught. John M‘Phail. H. S. Main. Dr Marshall. James Miller. A. S. Mories. A. ©. Morton. James Morton. Allan Muir. David Murray. John Neill, jun, Robert Neill, Stewart Neill. Tkomas Neill, jun. William Neill. Rev. John Nelson, D.D. Samuel Nicol. Thomas Niven. William Orr, T. R. Ogilvie. J.B. O'Neill. W. K. Oliphant. Andrew R. Orr. T. L. Patterson. R. R. Patterson. John Paul. W.B. Paul. A. T. Patten. William Philp. John Prentice. Thomas Prentice. David Rankin. Jobn F. Rankin. William Rankin. George Reiach. Archd. Reid. Robert Rennie. R. Richmond. Dr J. K. Robertson. John Rodger. T. B. Rowan. Alexander Scott. Alexander Scott, jun. J.D. Scott. John Scott, jun. J. Scott, yst. J. E. Scott. Robert Shankland. George Shanks. William Shearer. A. Skivington. Jas. Slater, jun., B.A. A.C Smith. James C, Smith. Robert Spier. Thomas Stark. Robert Steele, jun. William Steele. James Stewart. Samuel Stewart. Archibald Sword. James Tannahill. H. L. Tennent. William Thomson. John M. Thomson. Robert Thorne. Thos. M. Thorne. John A. Turabull. William Turner. James W. Turner, James Tweddel. Hugh Walker. H. W. Walker, John Walker. Alex. Wilson. Edward Wilson. William Watt. Dr Wilson. D. S. Wrede. James York, Robert Young. Walter Yuill, ‘ ues —— . “a ? i . , a i ca / . ’ i ' 1 ‘ 1 en \ ' i ! i ‘ 1 ? = Lf * ¢ ‘a . ‘ t “ "” ate : f mT Tae - iu 4 c PY ie ph i y iy : . \ * 4 ~ » » ” xt el “ a “ 7 ke . ; . + Se ee Sat > — 43 fhe FIFTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Philosophical Society of Greenock. Read and Approved at the Meeting of the Society held in the Watt Monument on 4th March, 1876—Graham Brymner, Esq., President, in the Chair. I.—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last Session, 4 ‘ P 4 : ; £114 4 Subscriptions from 175 Members, at 10s 6d, . ‘ ‘ , : 91,17:.6 i for 3 Half-Session Members,-at 7s 6d, . i ‘ ‘ Iie 103 Tickets for Ladies and Youths, at 3s 6d, . ; 2 ‘ . 18 0 6 Interest on Bank Account, ' a My . , : 3 i 014 6 £113 9 4 Cr, Rent and Gas paid Greenock ne 3 g f : F a Biz" ge “oO Town Assessments, . Le lay Officer’s Salary, Cleaning, ie: ‘ 78 0 Fees and Expenses for Lecturers, 7615 0 Printing, Advertising, &c., Yas a Tradesmen’s Accounts, 6 ABS ag Stationery, &c., 1 8 6 Balance in Bank, 518 5 £113 9 4 Greenock, 3d March, 1876. E. E. (Signed) THOMAS ROBERTSON OGILVIE. Greenock, 17th March, 1876.—Examined, compared with Vouchers produced, and found correct. : (Signed) A. O. LEITCH, : a P. BALLINGALL, { 2UD2ToRS. y) a IIl.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. The Committee have pleasure in reporting that during the past Session the Society has received a considerable accession to its member- ship, the number on the roll being 178, against 154 in the previous Session. The number of tickets issued to Jadies and youths has been 103, which is a slight increase on last year’s numbers. It will also be seen from the Treasurer’s report that the Society is in an improved position with respect to funds, the balance on hand being £5 18s 5d as against £1 14s 4d brought from last year. The following Lectures were delivered during the Session :— SuBsects IN Scrence :—“Clay and Flint in their Economic Aspects in relation to Pottery and Glass,” by Thomas C. Archer, Esq. “ The Lower Forms of Plant Life,” by Professor W. C. Williamson, F.R.8., of Owen’s College, Manchester. “ Navigation,” by Sir Wilham Thomson, LL.D., D.C.L, F.R.S. “The Influence of Diet, Clothing, Exercise, and Ablution upon the Health of the Skin,” by Professor A. M. Buchanan, M.D. “The Perception of Sound and Music,” by Dr John G. M‘Kendrick, F.R.S.E. “Contact Electricity and the Theory of the Voltaic Pile,” by J. Thomson Bottomley, Esq., M.A., F.R.S.E. +ENERAL Supsects.—“ Attention as an Instrument of Self Culture,” by the Honourable Lord Gifford. “The Art of Popular Tlustration,” by Henry Blackburn, Esq. “ Legislative Interference with Trade Historically Illustrated,” by Professor William B. Hodgson, LL.D. “ Science and Art,” by William Denny, Esq. ‘ Arctic Exploration and the Expedition of 1875,” by Dr Robert Brown, F.R.G.S. “ The Society of Books,” by Miss Emily Faithfull. “Some Female Writers,” by the President, Graham Brymner, Esq. The Society has to record its thanks to Lord Gifford for the ex- ceedingly eloquent and appropriate Lecture with which he inaugurated the Session, and to Sir William Thomson—who has always shown the most friendly interest in the Society—for delivering the Watt Anniver- sary Lecture. Thanks are also due to Mr William Denny for the Lecture he kindly contributed, and to Mr Brymner for the Closing Lecture of the Session. In looking back upon the business of the Fifteenth Session, the Committee think they are justified in saying that in none of its predecessors have the Lectures been more in accordance with the aim and objects of the Society, which are ‘to promote the study of literature, science, and art.” In nearly every case the Lecturers spoke from special knowledge of their subject, and their success in dealing with the topics they had chosen was such as to be highly gratifying. The Committee hope that many of the Members and others who heard the Lectures would be stimulated thereby to seek a more intimate acquaintance with the subjects upon which they treated, and to follow them up by personal study. In all cases where it was available the aid of illustration was 3 obtained, and on several occasions numerous and beautiful experiments, involving rot only the use of the most costly and elaborate instruments, but the application of skilful manipulation were employed to elucidate the subjects of lecture. This is a means of instruction which commends itself to the Committee, and it will not be lost sight of in future pro- grammes. The attendance during the Session has been most satisfactory, and evinced the interest of the Members in the Lectures. It frequently exceeded the comfortable capacity of the hall, and the Committee believe that when they, next Session, begin to make use of the better accommo- ‘dation so generously provided by Mr M*Lean, a large increase in the Membership will follow. In the end of September last year it was the pleasing duty of the Committee to take part in the ceremony of laying the memorial stone at the new buildings, and they hope to arrange, in ‘conjunction with the Library Committee, for these being worthily in- augurated about the same time this year. The Committee have been in correspondence with the Committee of the Glasgow Science Lectures Association, who are kindly co-operating with them in the arrangements they propose to make for next Session, nd they hope these will result in the Society having Lectures from most of the distinguished scientific men who come before the Association in Glasgow. The Office-bearers who retire are :—Mr John Scott, Yst., one of the Vice-Presidents; Mr T. R. Ogilvie, Treasurer; Mr George R. ny ‘Dougall, Secretary ; Dr Robertson and Messrs John Neill, Jun,, R. Spei , D. Rankin, James Glen, Members of Committee. AAA OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1876-77. President—GRAuHAM BRYMNER, Esq. Vice-Presidents—Wm. M‘Ciure, Esq., and Joun Net, Jun., Esa. Treasurer—MRr Tuomas Ropertson OGIivie. Secretary—Mr Grorce R. M‘Dovear. Committee. Rey. J. M. Jarvie. Messrs Ropert STEELE, Jun. Messrs E. BLACKMORE. H. W. WatkKeERr. Rogpert ALLAN. Joun Scorr. D. M. Erskine. Lovuson WALKER. A. J. Buack. A. C. Finway. + . J. MarsHALi, M.D. W. A. Witson, M.D. : JAMES AITKEN. J. R. Brack, M.D. Rev. Junius Luioyp. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. Arcup. GeIKie, F.R.S., F.G.S. James B. STEPHENS. _ Joun SHaw. Davin Hitt. G. Grevitte Wiis, F.R.S. J. CuerrK Maxwett, F.R.S. RicHarp CHALMERS. Z James MILLER. _ Epwarp Carrp, B.A. , 4 ORDINARY MEMBERS, 1875-76. DAVID AGNEW. JAMES AITKEN. THOMAS A. AITKEN. ROBERT ALLAN. THOMAS ANGUS. M. ARBUCKLE. CHARLES AULD. P. BALLINGALL. JOHN BARCLAY. J. W. BIGGART. ALEXANDER BLACK. A. J. BLACK. GEORGE H. BLACK. JAMES BLACK. JAMES W. BLACK. DR J. R. BLACK. EDWARD BLACKMORE. QUINTIN BONE. ALEXANDER BROWN. HUGH BROWN. JAMES BROWN. MATTHEW BROWN. NEIL BROWN. GRAHAM BRYMNER. JOHN BRYMNER. COLIN 8. CAIRD. PATRICK T. CAIRD. J. H. CARMICHAEL. THOMAS CARMICHAEL. R. W. CAMERON. ARCHIBALD COOK. WILLIAM CRAWFORD. ALEXANDER CURRIE. ARCHIBALD CURRIE. JOHN DOUGLAS. T. N. DOUGLAS. JAMES DUNCAN. M. F. DUNLOP. JOHN DUNLOP. D. M. ERSKINE. JOHN ERSKINE. JAMES B. FAIRGRIEVE. ALEXANDER FERGUSON. ROBERT B. FINLAY. T. P. FINLAY. A. C. FINLAY. ROBERT FLEMING. CHARLES FRASER. ALEXANDER GAULD. JAMES GLEN. JAMES GRAHAM. J. J. GRIER. J. J. GRIEVE, M.P. WALTER GRIEVE. WILLIAM HAIR. ROBERT HAMILTON. D. S. HENDRY. ROBERT HENDRY. MATTHEW HILL. G. W. HOUSTON. R. H. HOUSTON. Cc. P. HUNTER. J. C. HUNTER. T. O. HUNTER. W. HUTCHISON. JOHN HYNDMAN. REV. J. M. JARVIE. DAVID JOHNSTONE. ROBERT KERR. THOMAS KING. W. R. KINIPPLE. JOHN KINLOCH. JOHN LANG. Cc. D. LAMONT. WILLIAM LETHAM. A. O. LEITCH. W. O. LEITCH. WILLIAM LINDSAY. REV. JULIUS LLOYD. ROBERT LOVE. ABRAM LYLE. ALEXANDER LYLE. D. MACECHRAN. ROBERT MACFARLANE. T. M. MACFARLANE. J. D. MACGREGOR. PETER MACKAY. DR DONALD MACRAILD. WILLIAM M‘COWAN. JAMES L. M‘CLURE. WILLIAM M‘CLURE. D. M‘DONALD. D. M‘DOUGALL. G. R. M‘DOUGALL. JOHN M‘GREGOR. ~ THOMAS M‘NABB. JOHN M‘PHAIL. JAS. M‘LEAN. JOHN M‘NAUGHT. DR W. J. MARSHALL. WILLIAM MILLIGAN. A. S. MORIES. JAMES S. MORIES. A. C. MORTON. JAMES MORTON. ALLAN MUIR. JOHN NEILL, JUNR. ROBERT NEILL. STEWART NEILL. THOMAS NEILL, JUNR. WILLIAM NEILL. REY. DR NELSON. JOHN S§S. NICOL. SAMUEL NICOL. T. R. OGILVIE. J. B. O'NEILL. W. K. OLIPHANT. ANDREW R. ORR. R. R. PATERSON. ARCHIBALD PATON. DR JAMES PATON. H. T. PATTEN. JOHN PAUL. W. B. PAUL. WILLIAM PHILP. JOHN PRENTICE. GILBERT RAMSAY. DANIEL RANKIN. JOHN F. RANKIN. WILLIAM RANKIN, GEORGE REIACH. REV. J. B. ROBERTSON. DR J. K. ROBERTSON. JOHN RODGER. T. B. ROWAN. ALEXANDER RUSSELL. ALEXANDER SCOTT. ALEX. SCOTT, JUNR. J. D. SCOTT. JOHN SCOTT, JUNR. J. SCOTT, YST. J. E. SCOTT. ROBERT SHANKLAND. R. B. SHEARER. WILLIAM SHEARER. A. SKIVINGTON. J. SLATER, JUNR., B.A. J. C. SMITH. SHERIFF SMITH. ROBERT SPEIR. ROBERT STEELE, JUNR. WILLIAM STEELE. ALLAN SWAN. ALLAN SWAN, JUNR. ALEXANDER B. SWAN. ARCHIBALD SWORD. JAMES TANNAHILL. WILLIAM TAYLOR. JOHN THOMSON. WILLIAM TILOMSON. W. W. THOMSON. THOMAS M. THORNE. JOHN A. TURNBULL. JAMES W. TURNER. WILLIAM TURNER. JAMES TWEDDEL. HUGH R. WALKER. HUGH W. WALKER. LOUSON WALKER. UTRICK WALTON. D. WARDROP. WILLIAM WATT. ALEXANDER WILSON, DR WM. A. WILSON. JAMES YORK. ROBERT L. YOUNGER. WALTER YUILL. SIXTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT Philosophical Society of Greenock. SE OM wz LL; UO R ead and Approved at the Meeting of the Society held in the Watt Monument on 2d March, 1877—Graham Brymner, Esq., President, in the Chair. ees L—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. 3alance from last Session, Aye Siete cit Fg aati eee ites ST Yad bscriptions from 232 Members, at 10s 6d, _ - - - - e- 12116 0 § Tickets for Ladies and Youths, at 3s 6d, - - . : - 22°F est on Bank Account, - - - - ! = : % 014 4 £157 9 9 Cr. eum Committee, - - - - - - - - - £10 0 0 Assessments, - - - - - - - - - - L. 3,8 er’s Salary, &c., = = = = - - - - - 814 9 and Expenses for Lectures, - - - - - - - 1140 2 ting and Advertising, Stes eR = EID ee obrinee ost) es) for DQ Sti ery, Postages, Telegrams, &c., - - - - - : 311 5 alance in Bank, - - - - - 2 : - - - 7; #8109) £157 9 9 ‘Aa _ Greenock, 14th March, 1877. oa E. and O. E. (Signed) THOMAS ROBERTSON OGILVIE. : _ Examined, compared with Vouchers, and found correct. (Signed) A. CAMPBELL FINLAY, - J. ROBERT BLACK, M.D. AUDITORS. 2? 2 II.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. In presenting their Sixteenth Annual Report, the Committee have much satisfaction in congratulating the Members on the continued increase in the prosperity of the Society. As a proof of this they need only call attention to the fact that the number of Members on the roll, which was last Session 178, and in the previous one 154, is now 232, while the number of tickets issued to ladies and youths is 166, as against 103 last year. The increase in the resources of the Society enabled the Committee to expend £111 14s 7d on fees and other expenses for lectures, being £34 19s Td more than was spent in this way last Session. The following are the lectures delivered during the Session :— SuBJEcTS IN Scrence.—‘ Comets and Meteors,” by Mr R. A. Proctor, B.A., F.R.S.; “The Story of the Isles of the Sea, as told by the Fowls of the Air,” by Canon Tristram, LL.D., F.R.S.; “The Steam Engine of the Future,” by Mr J. Scott Russell, M.A., F.R.S.; “ Kent's Cavern; its Testimony to the Antiquity of Man,” by Mr William Pengelly, F.R.S., F.G.S.; ‘‘On Musical Sensations,” by Professor J. G. M‘Kendrick, M.D., F.R.S.E. GENERAL Supsects.—‘“ The Romans in Scotland,” by Mr James Donaldson, LL.D.; ‘The Life and Writings of Adam Smith,” by Professor W. B. Hodgson, LL.D.; “‘ Old Greece and Modern Life,” by Professor R. C. Jebb, M.A.; “ Chopin and Liszt as Pianist and Piano- forte Composers,” by Mr Edward Dannreuther; “A Voyage towards the Practicable North Pole,” by Commander Cheyne, R.N., F.R.G.S. ; “The English Drama,” by the Rev. Julius Lloyd, M.A.; “ Dante: a Biography and an Exposition,” by the Rev. John Barclay. The Session was inaugurated by a conversazione given by the Museum Committee, to whom the Society is indebted for the opportunity they afforded its Members of being present at one of the most interesting and successful gatherings ever held in Greenock. On that occasion the Members had the gratification of seeing, for the first time, the beautiful and commodious hall which had been provided for their meetings, and which subsequent experience has proved to be admirably adapted for its purpose. In a former report the Society expressed its gratitude to Mr M‘Lean, and at the same time indulged in the hope that he might have the happiness of seeing the new buildings completed and applied to the uses for which they were erected. That that hope has not been more fully realised every Member of the Society must deeply regret. By the death of Mr M‘Lean, the Society has lost one who always took a warm interest in its welfare, and finally testified his approval of its objects by providing fitting accommodation for its meetings, and his confidence in those who control its affairs, by giving them a joint management over the Museum and Hall. His memory will always be held in affectionate remembrance by the Society. In reference to the lectures of the past Session, the Committee regard the crowded and attentive audiences as the best testimony they could have to their interest. The Committee acted in concert with the Glasgow Science Lectures Association, but, of their six lecturers, only two—Mr Proctor and Mr Pengelly—were able to come to Greenock. It appeared to the Committee that a lecture on 3 the works of some of the musical composers, with specimens of a few of their compositions, would justly come within the scope of the purposes of the Society, and they consequently made arrangements with Mr Dannreuther for a lecture on Chopin and Liszt, with pianoforte illustra- tions. The result was such as to lead them to believe that they will carry out the wishes of the Members if they arrange for a lecture of this kind in each Session. As usual, the Watt anniversary lecture was made a special feature, and the Committee were fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr J. Scott Russell, whose name is a representative one in _ the annals of steam navigation, and in the practical application of Watt’s inventions. To the Rev. Mr Lloyd and the Rev. Mr Barclay, two of _ its Members, the Society is indebted for the excellent lectures which they delivered. In terms of the deed of constitution for the management of the Museum and Hall, the Members of the Society met on 6th October, and elected Messrs Graham Brymner, James Aitken, John Scott, G. R. M‘Dougall, T. R. Ogilvie, and John Neill, junr., as the six represen- tatives from the Society to the Committee of Management of these buildings. The Office-bearers who retire are:—Mr Graham Brymner, President; Mr William M‘Clure, one of the Vice-Presidents; and the Rey. J. M. Jarvie, and Messrs E. Blackmore, Robert Allan, D. M. Erskine, and A. J. Black, Members of Committee. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1877-78. President--JOHN NEILL, Jr., Esq. Vice-Presidents—Rev. J. M. JARVIE and W. A. Wixson, M.D. Treasurer—Douncan M‘CALLUM. Secretary—Mr GrorGE R. M‘Dove@att. Committee. Messrs W. J. MarsHaut, M.D. Messrs T. R. OGrivie. JAMES AITKEN. J. R. Brack, M.D. Rev. Junius Lioyp. JoHN ERSKINE. Messrs Ropert STEELE, Jun. Joun STEWART. H. W. WALKER. Jas. Watuace, M.D. JoHn Scorr. Joun Love. Lovuson WALKER. Joun BrRyYMNER. A. C. FInuay. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. _ Arcup. GErKie, F.R.S., F.G.S. James B. STEPHENS. JoHN SHAW. Davip Hit. G. GrREvVILLE WILLIAMs, F.R.S. J. CrerK Maxwett, F.R.S. RicHarD CHALMERS. JAMES MILLER. Epwarp Carrp, B.A. 4 ORDINARY MEMBERS, 1876-77. GEORGE ADAM. DAVID AGNEW. JAMES AITKEN. THOS. A. AITKEN. W. ALEXANDER, M.D. JAMES ALEXANDER. ROBERT ALLAN. THOMAS ANDERSON. THOMAS ANGUS. M. ARBUCKLE. J. W. ARMIT. CHARLES AULD. WILLIAM AULD. P. BALLINGALL. JOHN BARCLAY. REV. JOHN BARCLAY. ALEX. BLACK. GEORGE H. BLACK. JAMES BLACK. JAMES W. BLACK. J. R. BLACK, M.D. A. J. BLACK. EDWARD BLACKMORE. QUINTIN BONE. THOS. W. E. BONE. JAMES BONE. JAMES BROWN, JUNR. NEIL BROWN. ALEXANDER BROWN. HUGH BROWN. JOHN BRYMNER. GRAHAM BRYMNER. WM. L. BRUNTON. COLIN S. CAIRD. PATRICK T. CAIRD. J. F. CAMPBELL. J. H. CARMICHAEL. THOMAS CARMICHAEL. R. W. CAMERON. REV. H. P. CHARLTON. ARCHIBALD COOK. EDWIN R. COUCHMAN. WILLIAM CRAWFORD. ALEX. CURRIE. ARCHIBALD CURRIE. C. H. CURTIS. JOHN DOUGLAS. T. N. DOUGLAS. JAMES DUNCAN. SAMUEL DUNCAN. M. F. DUNLOP. JOHN DUNLOP. D. M. ERSKINE. JOHN ERSKINE. JAS. A. FAIRGRIEVE. ALEX. FERGUSON. ROBERT B. FINLAY. T. P. FINLAY. A. C. FINLAY. ROBERT FLEMING. CHARLES FRASER. ALLAN GALLOWAY, M.D. ALEXANDER GAULD. WILLIAM GIBSON. A. M. GILCHRIST. JAMES GLEN. JAMES GORDON. ALEX. GRAHAM. JAMES GRAHAM. J. J. GRIER. J. J. GRIEVE, M.P. WALTER GRIEVE. ROBERT GRIEVE. WILLIAM HAIR, ROBERT HAMILTON. ALEX. N. HARVIE. — HARVIE. DUNCAN S. HENDRY. JOHN HENRY. JAMES M. HILL. MATTHEW HILL. J. W. HOUSTON. R. H. HOUSTON. J. C. HUNTER. T. O. HUNTER. J. M. HUTCHESON. W. HUTCHISON. JOHN HYNDMAN. JOSEPH HYNDMAN. JOHN JACK. REV. J. M. JARVIE. DAVID JOHNSTON. ROBERT KERR. WILLIAM KIDD. THOMAS KING. JOHN KINLOCH. W. R. KINIPPLE, Cc. D. LAMONT. JOHN LANG. WILLIAM LETHAM. A. O. LEITCH. W. O. LEITCH. WILLIAM LINDSAY. JOHN LIVINGSTONE. REV. JULIUS LLOYD. JOHN LOVE. ROBERT LOVE. ABRAM LYLE. ALEXANDER LYLE. JAMES LYLE. JOHN M‘ARTHUR. WILLIAM M‘ARTHUR. ARCHIBALD MacCALLUM. D. P. MacCALLUM. DUNCAN M‘CALLUM. COLIN M‘CULLOCH. JAMES MacCUNN. JAMES L. M‘CLURE. WILLIAM M‘CLURE. D. M‘DONALD. D. M‘DOUGALL. G. R. M‘DOUGALL. D. MacEACHRAN. ROBT. MACFARLANE. T. M. MACFARLANE, J. D. MACGREGOR. PETER MACKAY. EDWARD MACKAY. NEIL M‘INTOSH. THOMAS M‘KEAN. WM. M‘KECHNIE, M.D. DAVID M‘KELVIE. JOHN M‘KIVER. JAMES M‘LEAN. THOMAS M‘NABB. JOHN M‘NAUGHT. JOHN M‘PHAIL. DONALD M‘RAILD, M.D. W. J. MARSHALL, M.D. ROBERT MASON. JAMES MATHIESON. WILLIAM MILLIGAN. A. 8S. MORIES. JAS. S. MORIES. GEORGE MORRISON. JAMES MORRISON. A. C. MORTON. JAMES MORTON. JAMES MORTON, JUNR. ROBERT MORTON. ALLAN MUIR. RICHARD MUIR. ROBERT MUIR. GEO. D. NEILL. JOHN NEILL, JUNR. ROBERT NEILL. STEWART NEILL. THOMAS NEILL, JUNR. WILLIAM NEILL. REV. JOHN NELSON, D.D. JOHN 8. NICOL. T. R. OGILVIE. W. K. OLIPHANT. ANDREW R. ORR. JAMES ORR. T. B. O'NEILL. ARCHIBALD PATON. JAMES PATON, M.B. R. R. PATERSON. JOHN PAUL. W. B. PAUL. WILLIAM PHILP. JOHN PRENTICE. GILBERT RAMSAY. DANIEL RANKIN. JOHN F. RANKIN, WILLIAM RANKIN, GEORGE REIACH. REY. J. B. ROBERTSON. J. K. ROBERTSON, M.D. JOHN RODGER. T. B. ROWAN. ANDREW RUSSELL. ALEX. RUSSELL. ALEX. SCOTT. ALEX. SCOTT, JR. J. D. SCOTT. J. E. SCOTT. JOHN SCOTT, JUNR. JOHN SCOTT. ROBT. SHANKLAND. R. B. SHEARER. WILLIAM SHEARER. A. SKIVINGTON. JAMES SLATER, JR., B.A. ALEX. SMITH. HARRY SMITH. JAS. C. SMITH. THOMAS STARE. ROBERT STEELE, JUNR. WILLIAM STEELE. ANDREW STEWART. JAMES STEWART. JOHN STEWART. SAMUEL STEWART. ALLAN SWAN. ALEX. B. SWAN. ARCHIBALD SWORD. JAMES TANNAHILL. WILLIAM TAYLOR. JOHN M. THOMSON. WILLIAM THOMSON. W. W. THOMSON. THOS. M. THORNE. ALEX. J. TURNBULL. JAMES W. TURNER. WILLIAM TURNER. JAMES TWEDDEL. HUGH WALKER. HUGH W. WALKER. JOHN WALKER. LOUSON WALKER. JAMES WALLACE, M.D. UTRICK WALTON. WILLIAM WATT. ALEXANDER WILSON. DOUGLAS J. WILSON. GEORGE WILSON. WM. A. WILSON, M.D. ROBERT WRIGHT. JAMES YORK. ROBERT L. YOUNGER. WALTER YUILL. \ SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE _ Read and Approved at the Meeting of the Society held in the Watt Institution, on 4th March, 1878—John Neill, Junr., Esq., President, in the Chair. I.—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last Session, - - - - - : $ > a» (Ae BD Members’ Tickets, 234, at 10s 6d, - - - - - - =. $92 170 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, 197 at 3s 6d, - - - - . 349 «6 Bank Interest, - - - é : : ‘ 4 3 ae ae £165 19 10 ; Cr Fees and Expensts for Lectures, - £112 Museum Committee, - - - - Printing and Advertising, - - Stationery, Postages, Telegrams, &c., Officer’s Salary, Collecting, and Deliveries, Sum voted to Purchase Scientific Books, - Balance in Bank, - . : : Ta oe oe ee he ik lek 0. 2 ee ae ea © ty pas 8, OF ope 8 Le hog ett a ot Nv £165 19 10 Greenock, Ist March, 1878. DUNCAN M‘CALLUM, Hon. Treasurer. Examined, compared with Vouchers, and found correct. (Signed) A. CAMPBELL FINLAY, is J. ROBERT BLACK, M.D., AUDITORS. IL—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. The Committee have pleasure in being able to report that the large ‘accession to the Membership of the Society in 1876-77 has been fully ‘maintained in the past Session—the number of Members at present on the roll being 234, and the number of tickets issued to ladies and youths being 197. The following are the lectures delivered during the Session:— -- Supsects 1x Scrence.—“ Zhe Telephone,” by Professor Graham Bell; “‘ Zhe Characters of Chemical Attraction,” by T. R. Ogilvie, Esq., F.GS.; “ Zhe Polarization of Light,” by Ww. Spottiswoode, LL.D., E.RS.; “ Zhe Conduction of Heat,” by P. G. Tait, M.A., D.Sc. 2 GENERAL Supsects.—* Zhe Study of History,” by Professor Edward Caird; “ Jmpurities in Raw Sugar,” by John Neill, Junr., Esq., M.A.; “ Early Russian History,” by W. R. 8. Ralston, Esq.; “ Health tn Great Cities and Towns,’ by B. W. Richardson, M.D., F.R.S.; “ King Lear and the Tragic Drama,” by the Rev. Alex. Ritchie, B.D.; “ Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Southey,” by the Rev. J. M. Jarvie; “ Zhe Rebellion of 1745,’ by Francis William Clark, LL.D.; “ Evolution in Relation to. the Argument from Design in Nature,” by W. J. Marshall, M.D.; “ Erasmus and Sir Thomas More,’ by Principal Tulloch, D.D. In addition to these lectures, there was a pianoforte recital by Mr Walter Bache, of London. The Session was opened by Professor Edward Caird, who on very short notice took the place of Sheriff Clark, that gentleman being unavoidably prevented from addressing the Society till later on. As on former occa- sions, the Committee had the henefit of the co-operation of the Glasgow Science Lectures Association, and Professor Graham Bell, Dr Benjamin W. Richardson, and Dr Spottiswoode, addressed the Society on the night after their lectures to the Association. It afforded the Committee much satisfaction to be able to make arrangements whereby the Society heard from Professor Bell the history of the investigations and experi- ments which ultimately led to his producing the wonderful instrument which has been described by Sir Wm. Thomson as “one of the most interesting of the scientific inventions made in this century, or that has been made in the history of science.” The Watt anniversary lecture was delivered by Professor P. G. Tait, of Edinburgh, whose distinction as an investigator and discoverer, in those branches of science in which Watt took an interest, is well known. It is always an object with the Committee to enlist the services of some of the Members as lecturers, and during the past Session they were fortunate in getting the President, Mr John Neill, Junr., and also Mr T. R. Ogilvie, the Rev. J. M. Jarvie, and Dr Marshall, to take a place in the Society’s programme. The lectures delivered by these gentlemen were on subjects with which they were highly qualified to deal, and were most interesting and instructive. In one of the recent Annual Reports the Committee had to refer to the death of the Society’s first President, the late Sheriff Tennent. It is again their painful duty to refer to the loss the Society has sustained through the death of another of its past Presidents—viz., the Rev. Dr Nelson. While Dr Nelson was in office, nothing could exceed the attention he gave to the work of the Society; and during his whole connexion with it the interest he evinced in its affairs was of the warmest and most practical kind. Whenever he thought the results of his historical or other studies or his notes of foreign travel could be put into the form of a lecture that would prove interesting to the Society, he willingly placed his services at the disposal of the Committee, and it was his intention, had health permitted, to have addressed the Society during the Session now ended. Early in the Session the Committee appointed three of their number—viz., Dr Wilson, Dr Black, and Mr T. R. Ogilvie, to report y 3 as to what might be done by the Society towards beginning the forma- tion of a special collection of such scientific books of reference as would add to the usefulness of the Museum, and be of assistance to those who wish to study its contents. The gentlemen named presented a report a _ short time ago, and the Committee have made a grant of £10 from the funds of the Society for the purpose referred to. The Committee will be glad if some of the Members will take an interest in this matter, and _ supplement the small grant which has been made by their contributions. Mr T. R. Ogilvie, who for four years had been a most efficient Treasurer, having resigned, the Committee elected Mr Duncan M‘Callum to the vacant office. At a special statutory meeting of the Members held on the last Monday of December, Mr Graham Brymner and Mr Jas. F. Campbell were elected Members of the Museum Committee in room of the two retiring Members. The Society’s Office-bearers who retire are the Rev. J. M. Jarvie, one of the Vice-Presidents; and Messrs Robert Steele, Junr., H. W. Walker, James Aitken, Rev. Julius Lloyd, and Dr Marshall, Members of Committee. Mr Jarvie having been elected at last annual meeting to fill Mr Neill’s unexpired term as a Vice-President, is now eligible for re-election. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1878-79. President—JOUN NEILL, JR., Esq. Vice-Presidents—W. A. WILson, M.D., and Rev. J. M. JARVIE. Treasurer—DUNCAN M‘CALLUM. Secretary—Mr GEORGE R. M‘DOUGALL. ; Committee. Messrs JOHN Scort. Messrs JOHN LOVE. Louson WALKER. JOHN BRYMNER. A. C. FINLAY. J. D; Scorr: T. R. OGILVIE. JOHN RODGER. J. R. Brack, M.D. JaMEs SLATER, JR., B.A. JOHN ERSKINE. Joun S. NICOL. JOHN STEWART. Rev. J. B. ROBERTSON. Jas. WALLACE, M.D. SOCIETY’S REPRESENTATIVES IN MUSEUM COMMITTEE. F rs JOHN ScortT. Messrs T. R. OGILVIE. G. R. M‘DOUGALL. GRAHAM BRYMNER. Joun NEILL, JR. Jas. F. CAMPBELL. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. ARCHD. GEIKIE, F.R.S., F.G.S. JAMEs B. STEPHENS. _Joun Suaw. Davip HILL. _G,. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S. J. CLERK MAXWELL, F.R.S. _ RICHARD CHALMERS. JAMES MILLER. _Epwarp Carrep, B.A. 4 ORDINARY MEMBERS, 1877-78. GEORGE ADAM. DAVID AGNEW. JOHN AGNEW. JAMES AITKEN. JAMES ALEXANDER. ROBERT ALLAN. THOMAS ANGUS. M. ARBUCKLE. J. W. ARMIT FRANK ASHWELL. WILLIAM AULD. P. BALLINGALL. JOHN BARCLAY. REV. JOHN BARCLAY. ALEX. BLACK. GEORGE H. BLACK. JAMES BLACK. JAMES W. BLACK. J. R. BLACK, M.D. A. J. BLACK. EDWARD BLACKMORE. QUINTIN BONE. THOS. W. E. BONE. JAMES BONE. JAMES BROWN, JUNR. NEIL BROWN. ALEXANDER BROWN. HUGH BROWN. . JOHN BRYMNER. GRAHAM BRYMNER. WM. L. BRUNTON. COLIN 8. CAIRD. PATRICK T. CAIRD. DUGALD CAMPBELL. J. F. CAMPBELL. ANDREW CARMICHAEL. J. H. CARMICHAEL. THOMAS CARMICHAEL. R. W. CAMERON, ALFRED J. G. CHALMERS. REY. H. P. CHARLTON. ARCHIBALD COOK. EDWIN R. COUCHMAN. WILLIAM CRAWFORD. ALEX. CURRIE. C. H. CURTIS. JOHN DOUGLAS. T. N. DOUGLAS. JAMES DUNCAN. SAMUEL DUNCAN. M. F. DUNLOP. JOHN DUNLOP. D. M. ERSKINE. JOHN ERSKINE. JAS. A. FAIRGRIEVE. ALEX. FERGUSON. ROBERT B. FINLAY. T. P. FINLAY. A. C. FINLAY. R. F. FISHER. ROBERT FLEMING. CHARLES FRASER. WILLIAM GIBSON. A. M. GILCHRIST. JAMES GLEN. JAMES GORDON. ALEX. GRAHAM. JAMES GRAHAM. J. J. GRIER. J. J. GRIEVE, Ex-M.P. WALTER GRIEVE. ROBERT GRIEVE. WILLIAM HAIR. ROBERT HAMILTON. ALEX. N. HARVIE. F. E. HARVIE. DUNCAN S. HENDRY. JOHN HENRY. JAMES M. HILL. MATTHEW HILL. G .W. HOUSTON. R. H. HOUSTON. ROBERT HOUSTON. J. C. HUNTER. WILLIAM HUNTER. J. M. HUTCHESON. W. HUTCHISON. JOHN HYNDMAN. JOHN JACK. REV. J. M. JARVIE. ROBERT KERR. REY. JAMES KERR. WILLIAM KELSO. WILLIAM KIDD. THOMAS KING. JOHN KINLOCH. W. R. KINIPPLE. Cc. D. LAMONT. JOHN LANG. WILLIAM LETHAM. A. O. LEITCH. W. O. LEITCH. WILLIAM LINDSAY. JOHN LIVINGSTONE. REY. JULIUS LLOYD. JOHN LOVE. ROBERT LOVE. JOHN LUSK, JUNR. ABRAM LYLE. ALEXANDER P. LYLE. JAMES LYLE. CHARLES LYLE. WILLIAM M‘ARTHUR. ARCHIBALD MacCALLUM. D. P. MacCALLUM. DUNCAN M‘CALLUM. COLIN M‘CULLOCH. JAMES MacCUNN. JAMES L. M‘CLURE. WILLIAM M‘CLURE. RODERICK MacDONALD. D. M‘DONALD. D. M‘DOUGALL. G. R. M‘DOUGALL. D. MacEACHRAN. ROBT. MACFARLANE. T. M. MACFARLANE. J. D. MACGREGOR. PETER MACKAY. EDWARD MACKAY. NEIL M‘INTOSH. THOMAS M‘KEAN. WM. M‘KECHNIE, M.D. DAVID M‘KELVIE. PETER M‘KELLAR. JOHN M‘KIVER. JAMES M‘LEAN. JOHN M‘NAUGHT. JOHN M‘PHAIL. W. J. MARSHALL, M.D. ROBERT MASON. JAMES MOLLISON. WILLIAM MILLIGAN, A. S. MORIES. JAMES MORRISON. A. C. MORTON. JAMES MORTON. JAMES MORTON, JUNR. ALLAN MUIR. RICHARD MUIR. ROBERT MUIR. GEO. D. NEILL. JOHN NEILL, JUNR. ROBERT NEILL. STEWART NEILL. THOMAS NEILL, JUNR. WILLIAM NEILL. WILLIAM NEILL. JOHN S, NICOL. T. R. OGILVIE. W. K. OLIPILTANT. R. D. OLIPHANT. GEORGE ORD. T. B. O'NEILL. ARCHIBALD PATON. JAMES PATON, M.B. R. R. PATERSON. JOHN PAUL. W. B. PAUL. WILLIAM PHILP. JOHN PRENTICE. GILBERT RAMSAY, DANIEL RANKIN. JOHN F. RANKIN. WILLIAM RANKIN. GEORGE RETACH. ROBERT RENNIE. REV. J. B. ROBERTSON. J. K. ROBERTSON, M.D. JOHN RODGER, W. W. B. RODGER. T. B. ROWAN. JAMES ROUGVIE. ALEX. RUSSELL. ALEX. SCOTT. ALEX. SCOTT, JUNR. J. D. SCOTT. J. E. SCOTT. JOHN SCOTT, JUNR. JOHN SCOTT. ROBT. SHANKLAND. ALEX. SHEARER. R. B. SHEARER. WILLIAM SHEARER. A. SKIVINGTON. JAMES SLATER, JR., B.A. ALEX. SMITH. HARRY SMITH. JAS. C. SMITH. THOMAS STARK. THOMAS STARK, JUNR. ROBERT STEELE, JUNR. WILLIAM STEELE. ANDREW STEWART. JAMES K. STEWART. JOHN STEWART. SAMUEL STEWART. ALLAN SWAN. ARCHIBALD SWORD. JAMES TANNAHILL. WILLIAM TAYLOR. WILLIAM THOMSON. W. W. THOMSON. THOS. M. THORNE. GEORGE TODD. ALEX. J. TURNBULL. JAMES W. TURNER. WILLIAM TURNER. JAMES TWEDDEL. ALEX. WALKER. HUGH WALKER. HUGH W. WALKER. JOHN WALKER. LOUSON WALKER. JAMES WALLACE, M.D. UTRICK WALTON. WILLIAM WATT. ALEXANDER WILSON. GEORGE WILSON. WM. A. WILSON, M.D. ROBERT WRIGHT. JAMES YORK. ROBERT L. YOUNGER. WALTER YUILL. EIGHTEENTH “ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Greenock Philosophical Society. Read and Approved at the Meeting of the Society held in the Watt Institution, on 14th March, 1879—John Neill, Esq., President, in the Chair. . I. —STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Balance from last Session, . Ne . ‘ : J ‘ « hg eee: Members’ Tickets, 212 at 10s 6d, . : : : ; $y Re ier Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, 176 at 3s 6d, , 2 ; ; 2 tke oo Bank Interest, . Z \ Oo 3:4 Balance of Vote made last Session for Scientific Books, _ = ‘ b 6. 12°" 5 Balance due Treasurer, , ; : ; : : . ; : 415 4 £152 19 5 — + --- Cr. Fees and Expenses for Lectures, . : “ A : ‘ . v SFO) Le Museum Committee, . ‘ A - ; : - é ¥ 3 10 0 O Printing and Advertising, . ‘ : ; ’ : 7 a? FEIN 6 Stationery, Postages, Telegrams, Ke. » ian : 3 ‘ . é ary Officer’s Salary, Collecting, § and ae ? : . . P ; 643.3 Lecture Table, . . - : : ; = 314 0 152 19 5 Greenock, 14th March, 1879. DUNCAN M‘CALLUM, Hon. TREASURER. Examined, compared with Vouchers, and found correct. (Signed) JOHN RODGER, af A. CAMPBELL FINLAY, { 4UP!TORS- IIl.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. As will be found reported in the Treasurer’s statement, the number of Members on the roll for the present Session is 212, and the number of tickets issued to ladies and youths is 176. “These figures show a falling off from the previous year. The Treasurer’s statement also shows a _ balance of £4 15s 4d against the Society. The following lectures were delivered during the Session :— / Supjects in Science.—“ Corals and Coral Reefs,” by Dr Andrew Wilson ; “ Zhe Science of Wea:th,” (four lectures) by Professor Hodgson, 2 LL.D.; ‘“ Zhe Unity of Plan and Evidence of Design in the Animal Kingdom, with comparison of the Facts of Natural History with the Ly pothests of Darwinism,” and “Mammals, from the Marsupials to the Gorilla, as constrasted with Man,” (two lectures) by Mr B. Waterhouse Hawkins, F.L.S. ; “dechanical Equivalents,” by Professor Fleeming Jen- kin, F.R.S.; “Some of the Lower Forms of Animal Life,” by Dr Wm. A. Wilson ; Light and Spectrum Analysis,” and “ Voltaic energy and Electric Light,” (two lectures) by Mr Henry A. Severn. GENERAL Supjects.—‘ The Tasmanians, an extinct Race of Men,” by Professor Flower, LL.D., F.R.S.; “ Zhe Greenock Harbour Works,” by Mr W. R. Kinipple, M.Inst.C.E. ; “Scotland in the days of Queen Anne,” by Professor Stoughton, D.D. In addition to the foregoing lectures “a Pianoforte Recital, with com- ments,” was given by Mr Edward Dannreuther, of London. It should also be noted that in the interval between the present and the previous sessions, the Members had the opportunity of hearinga lecture on “ Viszble Speech and Lip Reading,” which was given under the auspices of the Society by Professor Graham Bell, the inventor of the Telephone. In some past Sessions courses of lectures on special subjects have been given under the auspices of the Society, but these were independent of the ordinary programme, and were charged for separately. The Com- mittee thought that it would be advantageous if in the present Session a special series could be made to form part of the ordinary programme, and after full consideration they selected ‘‘ Economic Science” as the subject for such a series, and made arrangements with Professor W. B. Hodgson for the delivery of four lectures, the first being on the requisites -of production—‘“ Natural Agents, Labour, Capital;” the second on “Competition ;” the third on ‘‘Combination,” and the last on “‘Co-opera- tion.” These four lectures could not, of course, exhaust the extremely important topics on which they treated, but it is the hope of the Com- mittee that, in the words of the Lecturer, they gave “so much of insight and interest as may stimulate and guide to more complete and systematic study hereafter.” The large audiences that were present at these four lectures, and the evident interest with which they were listened to, encourage the Com- mittee to believe that the course they adopted was a wise one, and that they will be warranted in arranging for the delivery of a series of four or more lectures, on one branch of science or literature, in next Session. The Watt Anniversary lecture was delivered by Mr Fleeming Jenkin, F.R.S., Professor of Engineering in the University of Edinburgh. The warmest thanks of the Society are due to Dr Wilson and Mr Kinipple for the highly interesting and instructive lectures which they delivered. With the grant of £10 which was made at the end of last Session for the purchase of scientific books of reference, the following works were purchased :—Bell’s British Quadrupeds, 1 vol.; Yarrell’s British Fishes, 2 vols. ; Morris’s British Birds, 8 vols. ; Forbes’ British Starfishes, 1 vol. ; Newman’s British Butterflies and Moths, 1 vol.; Spry & Shuckard’s British Coleoptera, 1 vol. These works are now in the Museum, and | 3 are available to all who wish to consult them. The Committee have learned with great satisfaction that they are constantly being referred to by persons interested in Natural History studies. Had the funds of the ~ Society permitted another grant would have been made this year. : At the statutory meeting in December the vacancies which occurred _ in the Society’s representatives in the Museum Committee were filled up _ by the election of Mr John Stewart, and the re-election of Mr G. R. ‘ M‘Dougall. At the same meeting one of the members suggested the : formation of a section of the Society for the reading and discussion of original papers, and subsequently a special meeting was called for the purpose of enabling any members who were interested to form such a - section, but the attendance at this meeting was so small that no further _ steps were taken. The Committee will be glad to encourage the forma- tion of such sections for special studies. The Office-bearers who retire are Mr John Neill, President; Dr _ Wilson, one of the Vice-Presidents ; Mr G. R. M‘Dougall, Secretary, and Messrs John Scott, Louson Walker, A. C. Finlay, T. R. Ogilvie, and Dr Black, members of Committee. With the exception of the Secretary these are all ineligible for re-election for one year. The Secretary having served for two terms now wishes to withdraw from office. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1879-80. President—Rev. J. M. JARVIE. Vice-fresidents—J AMES WALLACE, M.D., and Gro. R. M‘DouGALL. Treasurer—DUNCAN M‘CALLUM. Secretary—JOHN RODGER. Committee. iMesors JOHN ERSKINE. Messrs THOMAS NEILL. F JOHN STEWART. DoNnALD M‘DONALD. JOHN Love. Wo. A. Wixtson, M.D. JoHN BRYMNER. ROBERT MUIR. J..D., Scorr, TuHos. CARMICHAEL, JAMEs SLATER, JR., B.A. WILLIAM TAYLOR. - JOHN S. NIcoL. JAMEs MAcCCuNN. ALEX. P. LYLE. SOCIETY’S REPRESENTATIVES IN MUSEUM COMMITTEE. ‘ Messrs JOHN NEILL. Messrs Jas. F. CAMPBELL. T. R. OGILVIE. Joun STEWART. _ GRAHAM BRYMNER. Gro. R. M‘DOUGALL. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. ARCHD. GEIKIE, F.R.S., F.G.S. JaMEs B. STEPHENS. Joun Suaw. Davip HILL. _G. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S. J. CLERK MAXWELL, F.R.S. -RicHarp CHALMERS. | JAMEs MILLER. » ‘ARD CAIRD, B.A. 4 ORDINARY MEMBERS, 1878-79. GEORGE ADAM rk. G. ADAM A. L. ADAM JOHN AGNEW JAMES AITKEN ‘ALFRED H. ALCHIN ROBERT ALLAN WILLIAM ALGIE M. ARBUCKLE J. N. ARMIT FRANK ASHWELL WILLIAM AULD Pp. BALLINGALL JOHN BARCLAY GEORGE H. BLACK JAMES BLACK JAMES W. BLACK J. R. BLACK, M.D. A. J. BLACK EDWARD BLACKMORE QUINTIN BONE THOS. W. E. BONE JAMES BONE THOS. BORTHWICK JAMES BROWN, JUNR. NEIL BROWN HUGH BROWN JOHN BRYMNER GRAHAM BRYMNER COLIN S. CAIRD PATRICK T. CAIRD DUGALD CAMPBELL J F. CAMPBELL ANDREW CARMICHAEL J. H. CARMICHAEL THOMAS CARMICHAEL ALFRED J. G. CHALMERS REV. H. P. CHARLTON ARCHIBALD COOK WILLIAM COOK EDWIN R. COUCHMAN WILLIAM CRAWFORD ALEX. CURRIE c. H. CURTIS JOHN DOUGLAS 7. N. DOUGLAS JAMES DUNCAN M. F. DUNLOP JOHN DUNLOP JOHN DUFF D. M. ERSKINE JOHN ERSKINE ALEX. FERGUSON ROBERT B. FINLAY T. P. FINLAY A. C. FINLAY R. F. FISHER ROBERT FLEMING CHARLES FRASER HUGH FULLARTON A. M. GILCHRIST JAMES GLEN JAMES GRAHAM J. J. GRIER WALTER GRIEVE ROBERT GRIEVE WILLIAM HAIR ROBERT HAMILTON ALEX. N. HARVIE F. E. HARVEY DUNCAN 8S. HENDRY JOHN HENRY JAMES M. HILL MATTHEW HILL G. W. HOUSTON R. H. HOUSTON ROBERT HOUSTON J. C. HUNTER WILLIAM HUNTER J. M. HUTCHESON W. HUTCHISON JOHN HYNDMAN JOHN JACK REY. J. M. JARVIE T. H. JONES ROBERT KERR WILLIAM KELSO WILLIAM KIDD THOMAS KING JOHN KINLOCH W. R. KINIPPLE WILLIAM LETHAM A. O, LEITCH WILLIAM LINDSAY JOHN LIVINGSTONE JOHN LOVE ROBERT LOVE JOHN LUSK, JUNR. ABRAM LYLE ALEXANDER P. LYLE JAMES LYLE WILLIAM M‘ARTHUR ARCHIBALD MacCALLUM DUNCAN M‘CALLUM COLIN MacCULLOCH JAMES MacCUNN JAMES L. M‘CLURE WILLIAM M‘CLURE RODERICK MacDONALD D. M‘DONALD D. M‘DOUGALL G. R. M‘DOUGALL D. MacEACHRAN ROBT. MACFARLANE T. M. MACFARLANE J. D. MACGREGOR PETER MACKAY JAMES M‘GAVAN EDWARD MACKAY NEIL M‘INTOSH THOMAS M‘KEAN WM. M‘KECHNIE, M.D. ALEX. S. M‘LEAN JOHN MACNEILAGE JOHN M‘NAUGHT JOHN M‘PHAIL HUGH MAIN Ww. J. MARSHALL, M.D. ROBERT MASON WILLIAM MILLIGAN A. S. MORIES A. C. MORTON JAMES MORTON JAMES MORTON, JUNR. ROBERT MUIR GEO. D. NEILL JOHN NEILL ROBERT NEILL STEWART NEILL . THOMAS NEILL WILLIAM JAS. NEILL WILLIAM NEILL JOHN S. NICOL T. R. OGILVIE W. K. OLIPHANT R. D. OLIPHANT T. B. O'NEILL ARCHIBALD PATON JAMES PATON, M.B. R. R. PATERSON JOHN PAUL W. B. PAUL CHARLES PENNELL WILLIAM PHILP JOHN PRENTICE GILBERT RAMSAY DANIEL RANKIN JOHN: F. RANKIN WILLIAM RANKIN GEORGE REIACH ROBERT RENNIE J. K. ROBERTSON, M.D. JOHN RODGER w. W. B. RODGER JOHN ROWAN T. B. ROWAN JAMES ROUGVIE ALEX. RUSSELL ALEX. SCOTT ALEX. SCOTT, JUNR. J. D. SCOTT JOHN SCOTT, JUNR. JOHN SCOTT ROBT. SHANKLAND ALEX. SHEARER R. B SHEARER WILLIAM SHEARER A. SKIVINGTON JAMES SLATER, JR., B.A- ALEX. SMITH HARRY SMITH JAS. C. SMITH THOMAS STARK ROBERT STEELE, JUNR. WILLIAM STEELE ANDREW STEWART JAMES K. STEWART JOHN STEWART SAMUEL STEWART ALLAN SWAN WILLIAM TAYLOR WILLIAM THOMSON Ww. W. THOMSON THOS. M. THORNE ALEX. J. TURNBULL JAMES W. TURNER WILLIAM TURNER ALEX. WALKER HUGH WALKER HUGH W. WALKER JOHN WALKER LOUSON WALKER JAMES WALLACE, M.D. UTRICK WALTON WILLIAM WATT ALEXANDER WILSON WM. A. WILSON, M.D. ROBERT Wi RIGHT JAMES YORK ROBERT L. YOUNGER WALTER YUILL Bank Interest, 22SEP 1938 ¥ NINETEENTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Greenock Philosophical Society. -———+0e>—_—_- - Read and Approved at the Meeting of the Society held in the Watt Institution, on 6th March, 1880—The Rev. Mr Jarvie, President, in the Chair. I.—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. Dr. Member’s Tickets, 213 at 10s 6d, Fe , «AYE TGi8 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, 221 at 3s 6d, . 38 13 6 : é 5 : - o gine 4150 13 2 —— Ce Fees and Expenses for Lectures, . . £105 18 2 Museum Committee, . 10 0 Oo Printing and Advertising, : ‘ : rego Officer’s Salary, Collecting, and Deliveries, . 6 10 IO Stationery, Postages, Telegrams, &c., . a2 0% Balance due Treasurer from last Session, 4.16.04 Balance in Treasurer’s hands, 9 16 11 £150 13 2 Greenock, 5th March, 188o. DUNCAN M‘CALLUM, Hon. TREASURER. Examined, compared with Vouchers, and found correct. (Signed) A. CAMPBELL FINLAY, ” JOHN Ss. NICOL, AUDITORS. Il.—STATEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS. The Committee have pleasure in being able to report that the Membership of the Society has been fairly maintained during the past Session, the number of Members on the roll being 213, and the number of tickets issued to ladies and youths being 220. As will be observed, the finances are also in a satisfactory state, the Treasurer’s accounts showing a balance to the credit of the Society of £9 16s 11d. The following is a statement of the lectures delivered during the Session :— Supyecrs in ScrENcE.—The General Physiology of the Nervous System (four lectures), by John G. M‘Kendrick, M.D., F.R.S.E., Professor of Physiology in the University of Glasgow. Lecture I.— “ Nerves and Nerve Centres.” Lecture II.—“‘ Zhe Spinal Cord.” 2 Lecture III.—‘“ Zhe Brain.” Lecture IV.—“ Sensory Lmpressions.” “The Sun and the Earth viewed as Engines,” by Balfour Stewart, LL.D., F.R.S., Professor of Natural Philosophy, Owen’s College, Manchester. ‘‘/usects and Flowers ; thety Mutual Relations” (Illustrated by Diagrams), by Andrew Wilson, Ph.D., F.R.P.S.E., Lecturer on Zoology and Comparative Anatomy, Edinburgh Medical School. “A Dance of Molecules” (Illustrated by Crooke’s Brilliant Experiments on Radiant Matter), py George Forbes, M.A., F.R.S.E., Professor of Natural Philosophy in the Andersonian University, Glasgow. GENERAL SuBjzcrs.—Introductory Lecture—“ Zvanscendentalism,” by the Honourable Lord Gifford. “ Zhe Roman Forum,” by Rev. Hugh Macmillan, D.D., LL.D. “ Zhe Suliotes; Episodes in the History of Modern Greece,’ by James Donaldson, LL.D., Rector of Edinburgh High School. ‘ Zhe Medieval Monasteries of Scotland,” by Rev. J. C. Lees, D.D., Edinburgh. “‘ Curtosities of English Etymology,” by the Rev. J. M. M‘Culloch, D.D., Greenock. “ Jmproved Dwellings for the Poor” (with Diagrams), by Graham Brymner, Esq. In addition to these lectures, there were readings from English and American authors by Mr and Miss Dietz, anda Pianoforte Recital by Herr Pauer, both of which were attended by large audiences. Following the example of previous Sessions, and with a view of making the studies of the Society somewhat more systematic, the Com- mittee arranged with Professor M‘Kendrick.to deliver a series of four lectures. The subject selected by the Professor for these lectures was, as already stated, “Nerves and Nerve Centres,” and their success was such as to confirm the Committee in the belief that a short series of lectures should, if possible, be given each year on one subject. The Watt Anniversary Lecture was delivered by Professor Balfour Stewart, of Owen’s College, Manchester. The Society desires to record its high appreciation of the kindness of Lord Gifford in again favouring it with a lecture, and in coming from Edinburgh, at great personal inconvenience, to open the nineteenth Session with a very eloquent and instructive lecture on ‘“ Transcenden- talism.” The warmest thanks of the Society are due to Dr Macmillan who, on very short notice, undertook to deliver his lecture on “The Roman Forum.” When the programme of the second half of the past Session appeared, the Members of the Society would doubtless notice with gratification that the venerable and respected pastor of the West Parish Church would again, and for the third time, lecture to the Society. Unfortunately, the health of Dr M‘Culloch was such as to preclude him from delivering the lecture in person, but the Committee are happy to know that the results of the studies of some of the maturer years of the Reverend Doctor were listened to with much pleasure and _ profit, interpreted as they so ably were by the President. The Society is also much indebted to Graham Brymner, Esq., for the very interesting and instructive lecture with which he brought the Session to a close. The Committee regret that the state of the funds will not permit of any grant being made this year for the purchase of scientific books of reference. 3 The Committee are glad to report that a small Committee of their number have been appointed to prepare a synopsis of the proceedings of the Society for the first twenty years of its existence, with a view to its being printed and circulated among the Members at the close of next Session. It will be observed that while the Membership of the Society is 213, being one more than last year, the tickets issued to ladies and youths are 221, being 44 more than last year. The Committee think it right, when calling attention to this slight increase in the Membership and the large increase in the tickets issued to ladies and youths, to remind the Society that its original intention was to issue ladies’ and youths’ tickets only with the Members tickets and to the families of Members. At the statutory meeting in December the vacancies which occurred in the Society’s representatives in the Museum Committee were filled up by the election of Mr J. D. Scott and Dr Wilson. The Office-Bearers who retire are Dr Wallace, one of the Vice-Presidents; Mr Duncan M ‘Callum, the Treasurer; and Messrs John Erskine, John Stewart, John Love, John Brymner, and J. D. Scott, all of whom are ineligible for re-election, except the Treasurer and Dr Wallace, who was elected to fill the place of Mr Jarvie, whose term of office as Vice-President had not expired. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1880-81. President—Rev. J. M. JARVIE. Vice-Presidents—GEORGE R. M‘DOUGALL and JAMES WALLACE, M.D. Treasurer—DUNCAN M‘CALLUM. Secretary—JOHN RODGER. Committee. Messrs JAMES SLATER, JR., B.A. Messrs WILLIAM TAYLOR. Joun S. NICOL. James MacCunn. ALEX. P. LYLE. G. D. NEILL. THOMAS NEILL. CoLIN MACCULLOCH. DONALD M‘DONALD. G. H. BLAck. Wo. A. WILson, M.D. THOMAS M‘KEAN,. RoBeRT Murr. WILLIAM MILLIGAN. Tuomas CARMICHAEL, SOCIETY’S REPRESENTATIVES IN MUSEUM COMMITTEE. Messrs GRAHAM BRYMNER. Messrs GEORGE R. M‘DOUGALL. JOHN Scott. J. D. Scort. JOHN STEWART. Dr WILSON. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. ARCHD. GEIKIE, F.R.S., F.G.S. EDWARD CAIRD, B.A. JOHN SHAW. JAMEs B. STEPHENS. G. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S. Davip HILL. RICHARD CHALMERS. JAMES MILLER. 4 ORDINARY MEMBERS 1879-80. GEORGE ADAM R. G. ADAM DAVID AGNEW JAMES AITKEN ROBERT ALLAN WILLIAM ALGIE M. ARBUCKLE J. N. ARMIT WILLIAM AULD R. A. BAIRD P. BALLINGALL JOHN BARCLAY GEORGE H. BLACK JAMES BLACK JAMES W. BLACK A. J. BLACK EDWARD BLACKMORE ROBERT BLAIR DONALD BROWN JOHN BRYCE QUINTIN BONE THOS. W. E. BONE JAMES BONE THOS. BORTHWICK JAMES BROWN, JUNR. NEIL BROWN HUGH BROWN JOHN BRYMNER GRAHAM BRYMNER COLIN 8. CAIRD PATRICK T. CAIRD J. T. CAIRD WILLIAM CAIRD DUGALD CAMPBELL ANDREW CARMICHAEL J. H. CARMICHAEL THOMAS CARMICHAEL MALCOLM CARMICHAEL ARCHIBALD COOK. WILLIAM COOK EDWIN R. COUCHMAN WILLIAM CRAWFORD ALEX. CURRIE C. H. CURTIS JOHN DOUGLAS T. N. DOUGLAS JAMES DUNCAN M. F. DUNLOP JOHN DUNLOP JOHN DUFF D. M. ERSKINE JOHN ERSKINE ALEX. FERGUSON ROBERT B. FINLAY T. P. FINLAY A. C. FINLAY kh. F. FISHER ROBERT FLEMING CHARLES FRASER HUGH FULLARTON REV. THOMAS FOWLER JAMES GLEN JAMES GRAHAM WALTER GRIEVE ROBERT GRIEVE WILLIAM HAIR ROBERT HAMILTON ALEX. N. HARVIE F. E. HARVEY DUNCAN S. HENDRY JOHN HENDRY JAMES M. HILL MATTHEW HILL G. W. HOUSTON R. H. HOUSTON ROBERT HOUSTON J. C. HUNTER WILLIAM HUNTER J. M. HUTCHESON W. HUTCHISON JOHN HYNDMAN JOHN JACK REY. J. M. JARVIE T. H. JONES REV. F. L. JOHNSTON ROBERT KERR DAVID KERR WILLIAM KELSO THOMAS KING JOHN KINLOCH W. R. KINIPPLE WILLIAM LETHAM A. O. LEITCH H. LAIRD HUGH LAIRD REV. J. LLOYD JAMES LITTLE JOHN LOVE JOHN LUSK, JUNR. ABRAM LYLE ALEXANDER P. LYLE JAMES LYLE WILLIAM M‘ARTHUR ARCHIBALD MacCALLUM DUNCAN M‘CALLUM COLIN MacCULLOCH JAMES MacCUNN WILLIAM M‘CLURE RODERICK MacDONALD D. M‘DONALD D. M‘DOUGALL G. R. M‘DOUGALL D. MacEACHRAN ROBT. MACFARLANE T. M. MACFARLANE JAMES MIVER GEORGE MacDONALD ROBERT MORTON J. D. MSINTYRE PETER MACKAY EDWARD MACKAY NEIL MINTOSH THOMAS M‘KEAN ALEX. S. M‘LEAN JOHN MACNEILAGE JOHN M‘NAUGHT JOHN M‘PHAIL HUGH MAIN W. J. MARSHALL, M.D. ROBERT MASON WILLIAM MILLIGAN A. 8S. MORIES A. C. MORTON JAMES MORTON JAMES MORTON, JUNR. ROBERT MUIR GEORGE D. NEILL JOHN NEILL ROBERT NEILL STEWART NEILL THOMAS NEILL WILLIAM JAS. NEILL WILLIAM NEILL ol a ch an a ool eel JOHN §. NICOL T. R. OGILVIE W. K. OLIPHANT R. D. OLIPHANT T. B. O'NEILL W. U. PARK ARCHIBALD PATON JAMES PATON, M.B. R. R. PATERSON T. L. PATERSON JOHN PAUL W. B. PAUL WILLIAM PHILP JOHN PRENTICE THOMAS PRENTICE GILBERT RAMSAY DANIEL RANKIN JOHN F. RANKIN WILLIAM RANKIN WILLIAM RANKIN GEORGE REIACH ROBERT RENNIE J. K. ROBERTSON, M.D. JOHN RODGER W. W. B. RODGER JOHN ROWAN T. B. ROWAN JAMES ROUGVIE ALEX. RUSSELL E. SANDEMAN ALEX. SCOTT ALEX. SCOTT, JUNR. J. D. SCOTT. JOHN SCOTT, JUNR. JOHN SCOTT ROBT. SHANKLAND ALEX. SHEARER R. B. SHEARER WILLIAM SHEARER A. SKIVINGTON JAMES SLATER, JR., B.A. ALEX. SMITH HARRY SMITH JAS. C. SMITH WILLIAM SPEIRS THOMAS STARK ROBERT STEELE, JUNR. WILLIAM STEELE ANDREW STEWART JAMES K. STEWART JOHN STEWART SAMUEL STEWART ALLAN SWAN WILLIAM TAYLOR THOS. M. THORNE ALEX. J. TURNBULL JAMES W. TURNER ALEX. WALKER HUGH WALKER HUGH W. WALKER JOHN WALKER LOUSON WALKER JAMES WALLACE, M.D. UTRICK WALTON WILLIAM WATT ALEXANDER WILSON WM. A. WILSON, M.D. ROBERT WRIGHT JAMES YORK ROBERT L. YOUNGER WALTER YUILL OF THE Greenock Philosophical Society, Read and approved at the Meeting of the Society held in the Watt Institution, on 8rd March, 1882—Dr. Wilson, _ the President, in the Chair. {.—Statement of Accounts, . y Dr. To 198 Members’ Tickets, at 10/6, : ; ; » £503; 1G » 216 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, at ai ; ; : 37 16 o » Bank Interest, . ; ) ; : I 10 10 » Balance from last Seti: , Steuaie : 36° 6 3 A179 12 6 . Cr. Fees and Expenses of Lectures, erick ls a) ce eae Aone ) Museum Committee, - ; ; 4 oe 1G +e Printing and Advertising, BS aedtery. fin ay : ; LOH TDAve _ Officer’s Salary, Collecting, Deliveries, &c., : : 619 oO Tin Case, Chemicals, &c., Be sopuiee ad AG wallniie 2 2 9 Prize for Essay, Be ARGH gee avs sh) 5 ° Balance i in Treasurer’s ee : ; : : : AS Fs 4179 12 6 _ Greenock, 3rd March, 1882. DUNCAN M‘CALLUM, Aon. Treasurer. mined, compared with Vouchers, and found correct. (Signed) R. MUIR, " DUGALD MacEACHRAN, \ Auditors ti.— Statement of Proceedings. ——30$00-—— Ae SEyEN presenting the Twenty-first Annual Report, the Committee %) regret that the Members show a slight decrease as compared xi with last year, the number of Members being 198, against 214 yy last year, and the Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets 216, against 265. ® Theattendance at the Lectures, however, showed no falling off, and the interest of the Members in the Lectures exhibited no sign of abatement. The Members of the Society can be congratulated on the finances, there being a balance of £43 9s 3d to carry forward to next year’s account. The following is a list of the Lectures delivered during the past Session :— Subjects in Science.—‘‘ Electricity as a Lighting and Power-transmitting Agent,” by And. Jamieson, C.E., Principal, College of Science and Arts, Glasgow. Illustrated with numerous experiments and diagrams. ‘‘ Zhe Storage of Energy” (with experimental illustrations), by Professor James Blyth, M.A., F.R.S.E. ‘‘ The Constitution of the Sun, its Spots and Prominences” (illustrated by diagrams), by Wm. Miller, Esq., S.S.C., Edinburgh. In honour of the Birthday of James Watt (19th January), ‘ On the Speed aud Carrying of Screw Steamers” (illustrated by diagrams), by Wm. Denny, Esq., Shipbuilder, Dumbarton. In Belles-Lettres.—‘‘ The Science of Language” (Four Lectures), by Alexander Roberts, D.D., Professor of Humanity in the United College of St. Salvator and St. Leonards, St. Andrews. First Lecture—‘‘ Zhe Scientific Study of Language ; Second Lecture—‘‘ The Origin of Language;” Third Lecture—‘‘ Families of Language ;” Fourth Lecture—‘‘ do-European Languages.” ‘‘ The Life of Shakespeare, as Read in his Plays” (with illustrative readings), by George Walter Baynham, Free Church College, Glasgow. ‘‘ Burke,’ by John MacCunn, Esq., Greenock. ‘‘ Thomas Carlyle: a Portrait, with an Estimate of his Life-work,” by Rev. Wm. Howie Wylie, Helensburgh. Two Musical Lectures were also delivered, namely, ‘‘ Zhe History of Drawing-room Music,” by Herr Pauer, Principal Professor of the Pianoforte National Training School, South Kensington; and ‘‘ Ze Musical Condition of Great Britain,” by J. Spencer Curwen, Esq., London. A Lecture was also delivered during the Second Half of the Course, Subject—“ The Great Survey of Western Palestine,” by the Rev. James King, M.A., St. Mary Vicarage, Berwick-on-Tweed. The hearty thanks of the Society are due to Mr. William Denny, of Dumbarton, who delivered a most interesting and scientific lecture in honour of the birthday of James Watt, the subject being, “On the Speed and Carrying of Screw Steamers.” The Committee are so impressed with the value of this lecture, and the honour conferred on the Society by the delivery of it before the Members, that they have decided to print it, and it will be issued to the Members in a few days. The thanks of the Society are also due in an especial manner to Professor MacCunn, Liverpool, not only for his most eloquent lecture on “Burke,” but for his very liberal offer of a Prize of #5 5s for the best Essay on the subject of “A comparison between Free Trade, Reciprocity, and Protection, as methods of promoting national well-being.” Three Essays were sent in, and Professor MacCunn has now awarded the Prize to that having the motto, “ Pro Rege et Patria” attached. On ——— ee 3 examination, the Committee find that the writer of the successful Essay is Mr. Nicol F. Cameron, 30 Bruce Street, and the Prize will accordingly be handed to him. Considerable progress has now been made with the compilation of the Synopsis of the proceedings of the Society for the past twenty years, and it will shortly be in a state to be laid before the Members. At the statutory meeting in December the vacancies which occurred in the Society’s representatives to the Museum Committee were filled up by the election of Mr. Dugald MacEachran and Mr. Jno. Stewart. The Office-bearers who retire at this time are Dr. Wallace, one of the Vice-Presidents, and Messrs R. Muir, Thos. Carmichael, William Taylor, James MacCunn, and G., D. Neill, all of whom are ineligible for election. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1882-83. President—W. A. Writson, M.D. Vice-Presidents—DONALD MACDONALD, and EDWARD BLACKMORE. Treasurer—DUNCAN M‘CALLUM. Secretary—JOHN RODGER. Committee. essrs COLIN MACCULLOCH. Messrs JAMES BONE. G. H. Brack. J. K. STEWART. THoMAS M‘KEAN. Jno. DuFF. WILLIAM MILLIGAN. R. W. KINIPPLE. M. F. DuNLop. JNo. ERSKINE. ROBERT WRIGHT. A. S. MORIEs. EDWARD SANDEMAN. Dr. WALLACE. T. L. PATTERSON. _ SOCIETY’S REPRESENTATIVES IN MUSEUM COMMITTEE. J. D. Scorr. Messrs DR. WALLACE. Dr. WILSON. JOHN STEWART. GRAHAM BRYMNER, D. M‘EACHRAN. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. D. GEIKIE, F.R.S., F.G.S. EpWARD CAIRD, B.A. SHAW. JAMEs B. STEPHENS. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S. Davip HILL. ICHARD CHALMERS, JAMES MILLER, MEMBERS FOR 1881-82. DAVID AGNEW JAMES AITKEN ROBERT ALLAN WILLIAM AULD P. BALLINGALL A. R. BAIRD JOHN BARCLAY GEORGE H. BLACK JAMES BLACK JAMES W. BLACK A. J. BLACK EDWARD BLACKMORE JAMES BONE QUINTIN BONE THOS. W. E. BONE THOS. BORTHWICK JAMES BROWN, Jun. J. D. BROWN NEIL BROWN R. S. BROWN T. BROWN é JAS. BROWN, Jun. T. S. BROWN JOHN BRYCE GRAHAM BRYMNER JOHN BRYNMER COLIN S. CAIRD J. T. CAIRD PATRICK T. CAIRD WILLIAM CAIRD WILLIAM CAIRD DUGALD CAMPBELL ANDREW CARMICHAEL J. H. CARMICHAEL THOMAS CARMICHAEL R. D. CARMICHAEL ARCHIBALD COOK ROBERT COOK Mr. COLLODEN P. S. CUNNINGHAM ALEX. CURRIE C. H. CURTIS R. DAVIE JOHN DOUGLAS T. N. DOUGLAS JOHN DUFF- JAMES DUNCAN M. F. DUNLOP JOHN DUNLOP JOHN ERSKINE ALEX. FERGUSON A. C. FINLAY T. P. FINLAY R. F. FISHER ROBERT FLEMING A. M. FLEMING HUGH FULLARTON JOR ME Un ee TON a1 JAMES GLEN JAMES GRAHAM ROBERT GRIEVE WILLIAM HAIR ROBERT HAMILTON ALEX. N. HARVIE F. E. HARVEY DUNCAN S. HENDRY JOHN HENDRY JAMES M. HILL G. W. HOUSTON R. H. HOUSTON J. C. HUNTER J. M. HUTCHESON W. HUTCHISON JOHN HYNDMAN G. W. JAFFREY CAPTAIN JAMIESON Rey. J. M. JARVIE Rev. F. L. JOHNSTONE ROBERT KERR THOMAS KING JOHN KINLOCH W. R. KINIPPLE WILLIAM LETHAM A. O. LEITCH JOHN LIVINGSTONE JOHN LOVE ABRAM LYLE ALEXANDER P. LYLE JAMES LYLE WILLIAM M‘ARTHUR Dr. M‘AULAY DUNCAN M‘CALLUM WILLIAM M‘CLURE WILLIAM M‘CLURE, Jun. COLIN MacCULLOCH JAMES MacCUNN GEORGE MacDONALD D. M‘DONALD D. M‘DOUGALL G. R. MSDOUGALL D. MacEACHRAN ROBT. MACFARLANE T. M. MACFARLANE T. M. MACFARLANE J. M‘GREGOR J. D. MINTYRE JAMES MIVER EDWARD M‘KAY PETER MACKAY EDWIN M‘KAY A. M‘KELLAR P. M‘KELLAR W. M‘LARTY ALEX. S. M‘LEAN JOHN M‘PHAIL W. J. MARSHALL, M.D. ROBERT MASON C. W. METHVEN WILLIAM MILLIGAN R. MORGAN A. S. MORIES JAMES MORTON JAMES MORTON, Jun. ROBERT MORTON ROBERT MUIR R. G. MURE GEORGE D. NEILL JOHN NEILL ROBERT NEILL ROBERT NEILL, Jun. STEWART NEILL THOMAS NEILL WILLIAM JAS. NEILL JOHN S. NICOL T. R. OGILVIE W. K. OLIPHANT R. D. OLIPHANT T. B. ONEILL THEODORE NEISH W. U. PARK ARCHIBALD PATON JAMES PATERSON R. R. PATERSON L. L. PATERSON T. L. PATTERSON JOHN PATTEN JOHN PAUL WILLIAM PHILP W. W. BUIST PICKEN W. B. PICKEN DANIEL RANKIN JOHN F. RANKIN MATTHEW RANKIN GEORGE REIACH ROBERT RENNIE . J. K. ROBERTSON, M.D. JOHN RODGER W. W. B. RODGER OHN ROWAN . B. ROWAN ALEX. RUSSELL E. SANDEMAN ALEX. SCOTT ALEX. SCOTT, Jun. {eDASCOLE JOHN SCOTT JOHN SCOTT, Jun. ROBT. SHANKLAND ALEX. SHEARER R. B. SHEARER WILLIAM SHEARER A. SKIVINGTON JAMES SLATER, Jun., B.A. ALEX. SMITH HARRY SMITH ROBERT STEELE, Jun. WILLIAM STEELE ANDREW STEWART JAMES K. STEWART JOHN STEWART SAMUEL STEWART GEORGE SUTHERLAND ARCHD. SWORD JAS. TANNAHILL WILLIAM TAYLOR THOS. M. THORNE Rev. JOHN TREW ALEX. J. TURNBULL ALEX. WALKER HUGH WALKER HUGH W. WALKER JOHN WALKER LOUSON WALKER JAMES WALLACE, M.D. UTRICK WALTON WILLIAM WATT HUGH WATSON JOHN WEIR CAPTAIN WILLIAMSON ALEXANDER WILSON WM. A. WILSON, M.D. ROBERT WRIGHT JAMES YORK ROBERT L. YOUNGER WALTER YUILL 4) a, Be ty, - \ a al | TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Greenock Philosophical Society. Read and approved at the Meeting of the Society held in the Watt Institution, on 2nd March, 1883—Dr Wilson, the President, in the Chair. EME: Sar . 1.—Statement of Accounts, Dr. To 187 Members’ Tickets, at 10/6, ; ; ; - £98 3 6 », 203 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, at 3/6, ? : : 35.10: <6 » Bank Interest, ‘ ‘ . 4 a » Balance from last Session, : ; ; - : Ae: ae 4177 6 © = Cr. By Fees and Expenses of Lectures, ‘ . ‘ . £83 18 ‘o , Museum Committee, : ; ; . 1@«..0'6 Printing and Advertising, Stationery, &e., ; ‘ , a2 43.8 Officer’s Salary, Collecting, wigan Ke : : Gets 75 W. Denny, Esq., Lecture by. P 2 To’ 8-6 Synopsis for 20 years, , : : . ; ! 9 0° oO Balance in Treasurer’s hands, . ; : ; . 35° 6g 41977 6 -o Greenock, 2nd March, 1883. ‘DUNCAN M‘CALLUM, Hon. Treasurer. Examined, compared with Vouchers, and found correct. (Signed) J. D. SCOTT, 9 E. SANDEMAN, \a uditors. 11.—Statement of Proceedings. aa In submitting the Twenty-second Annual Report, your Committee regret to be again compelled to report that both Members’ and Ladies’ tickets show a falling off as compared with the Twenty-first year of the Society. The number of Members on the Roll this year is 187, against 198 last year ; and ladies tickets 203 this year, against 216 last year. The Members can however still be congratulated on the state of the funds, as, owing to careful management, there is still a balance in hand of 435 68 94. The followjng is a list of the lectures delivered during the Session :— Subjects in Science.—‘‘ Anthropology,” by the Rev. Henry Calderwood, LL.D., The University, Edinburgh. ‘‘Zhe Mechanism of Sensation,” by Dr J. M‘Gregor Robertson, M.A., The University, Glasgow. “© Colour and Colour Pigments,” by P. B. Watt, Esq., Glasgow. ‘‘ Technical Education in Naval Architecture,” by Wm. John, Esq., F.R.S.N.A., Barrow. In Belles Lettres.—Four Lectures, Subjects, ‘‘ Socrates and the Sophists of Greece,” “Shakespeare as a Dramatist and as Moral Teacher,” Spinoza: the Man and his System,” ‘‘ Browning: his Poetry and Philosophy,” by Professor Knight, L.L.D., St. Andrews. ‘‘ Zhe Jnfluence of Nationality on Art,” by W. D. Mackay, Esq., A.R.S.A., Edinburgh. ‘‘ Rousseau,” by Thomas Raleigh, Esq., Lincoln’s Inn, London. ‘‘ David Hume,” by Principal Caird, the University, Glasgow. A Lecture on ‘‘ Lake Dwellings, with special reference to recent discoveries in Ayrshire,” was delivered by R. Munro, Esq., M.D., M.A., F.S.A., Scott., Kilmarnock. Sabo? leshgoidd aaa tHgdae LAGNA. imeceohEy @ y .o ct i beau) ie ; “pe l is) ih ih 4 se a « ” Y ») ‘i : @ * =~ ie ; pe a 5 led . 4 ms * A : ~ ees fi is phat vo(eere Ld TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Greenock Philosophical Society, Read and approved of at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Museum Lecture Hall, Watt Institution, on the Evening of Friday, 4th March, 1887, at 8.15—John Rodger, Esq., the President, in the Chair. aeeniShE of Hecht. Dr. 0 Balance from previous Session, ; : : , £30 0 7 », Members’ Tickets, 197 @ 10/6, , ’ ‘ ‘ 103 8 6 » Ladies and Youths’ Tickets, 224 @ 3/6, . : : 39 4 0 » Interest per Bank Book, ; : : ; : 0. 8..4 £173 2 4 Cr. y Lecturers’ Fees—Ist Half, . s| 42 0. 0 ¥ 5 2nd Half, . ; 46 7 0 — £88 7 0 » Expenses in connection with Lectures, . , : 16: 1672 » Museum Committee— Heating, Lighting, &c., for Lecture Hall. 10 0 O » Printing and Stationery, . iZin » Advertising, . 718 0 , Collector and Hall Koper 8 EWidinianion bid Host 6... 2 oe , Postages, Telegrams, and Incidental Expenses, per Secretary, 3° 5 2 Sundries, 2 (O28 Balance, ; ra 92. IRF £173 2 4 ; E. & O. E. th March, 1887. ROBT. HAMILTON, Treasurer. We have examined the above cash account, compared vouchers, und everything correct. J. SLATER, Jr. > A, ©, FINLAY, } Auditors. 4 11.—Statement of Proceedings. In submitting the Twenty-sixth Annual Report, the Committee have much satisfaction in being able to intimate the continued prosperity of the Society, notwithstanding the great depression which has prevailed in our town during the past Session. The practical result of the Session, as regards Members, has been that the Membership of the Society has increased by 20, and 6 additional Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets have been issued ; and as regards the Finances there isan increase in the Funds of £2 18s, the Balance now at the Society’s credit being £32 18s 7d. The following is a List of the Lecturers and Artistes, and of the Subjects treated by them,*viz. :— I. Subjects in Science.—‘‘ Comets and Shooting Stars.” By Sir Robert Ball, LL.D., F.R.S. ‘‘ Destructive Aids in Naval Warfare (Ancient Fire Ships and Modern Torpedoes ).” By John Ward, Shipbuilder, Dumbarton. ‘‘ The Artificial Cultivation of Cod and other White Fish.” By J. C. Ewart, M.D., Professor of Natural History, Edinburgh. ‘‘ Military Huplosives,” with Experiments. By Capt. Elliot Black, C.A., F.C.S., Glasgow. ‘* Hvolution in Naval Architecture during the Reiyn of Queen Victoria” (Watt Lecture). By Robert Duncan, Shipbuilder, Port-Glasgow. ‘‘ Rubbish.” By Dr Drinkwater, Edinburgh. ‘* Life and Movement in Plants.” By Patrick Peddes, F.R.S.E., Edinburgh. II. Subjects in Literature and Art.—‘ /ecital.” By Mrs Scott-Siddons. Lecture on the Flute, with Musical Illustrations—‘‘ Pan to Pinafore ; Pipes of all Peoples ; Flutes ofall Ages.” By Mr John Radcliff and Madame Pauline Rita. “* Recital.”” By Mrs Helen Irene Scott-Thorpe. III. General Subjects. —‘‘ Past and Present—Historical comparison of Scotland as it was and is.” By Sheriff Nicolson. ‘‘ Modern Evolution of Socialism.” By Prince Kropotkine. ‘‘ Some Features of Parliamentary Government in the United States.’ By Edmund Robertson, M.P., LL.D. ‘‘ On the Position of Woman in Ancient Rome.” By James Donaldson, LL. D., Principal, St. Andrews. Special thanks are due by the Society to Sheriff Nicolson, Mr John Ward, and Capt. Elliot Black, who delivered very able Lectures free of charge; and the Committee record their very special thanks to Mr Robert Duncan, who not only delivered our Watt Lecture free of charge, but requested the privilege of printing and publishing his Lecture under the auspices of our Society, and insisted also on paying the whole expense of the printer’s bill. In terms of the Constitution and Rules, a Special Meeting of the Society was held on 27th December, 1886, to elect two Members of the - Society as Representatives on the Museum Committee, in place of Mr M. F. Dunlop and Mr T. L. Patterson, who then retired. On the motion of the President, Mr Rodger, seconded by Mr A. O. Leitch, Messrs Dunlop and Patterson were unanimously re-elected, ot In connection with the retiral of Office-Bearers, the Committee desire to record in this Report their great regret at the premature -retirals since Jast Annual Meeting of our President, Mr Edward - Blackmore, and one of our Vice-Presidents, Mr Rochfort Connor,—Mr Blackmore having removed to London, and Mr Connor having been promoted to a higher position in Dublin,—both of whom were much respected by their colleagues in office and the Society at large. The Office-Bearers retiring at this time are, Mr John Rodger, President ; Mr Alex. P. Lyle, Vice-President; Mr Robert Wright, Secretary ; and _ Messrs J. F. Rankin, Robert Hamilton, A. Campbell Finlay, George R. _ Maedougall, and Dr Wallace, Members of Committee. With reference to the discussion at the last Annual Meeting as to the proposed Course of Higher Class Lectures by University Graduates of distinction, started by the Queen Margaret College, Glasgow, a Sub-Committee was appointed to make enquiries at the Secretary of the Queen Margaret College, as to the necessary arrangements and expense of a Course of these Lectures for Greenock, under the auspices of our Society. The result, however, was that the Sub-Committee, after making the fullest enquiries, did not see their way to carry out a Course during this Session. In closing this Report, the Committee think they are justified in stating that the general opinion of the Society is, that the Session which has just closed is,—as regards the Lecturers, their Subjects, their treatment of them, and the large audiences which have attended,—one of the best on the Records of the Society. ROBT. WRIGHT, Hon. Secy. Warr INstTITUTION, 4th March, 1887. (For List of Members and Office-Bearers see Pages 6 and 7). MEMBERS ror 1886-87. WM. ADAMSON DAVID AGNEW JAMES AITKEN W. N. A. AITKEN ALEX. ALLAN, Jr. ROBERT ALLAN R, L. ALSTON R. ARMSTRONG WILLIAM AULD Ry A. BAIRD PETER BALLINGALL JOHN BARCLAY A. J. BLACK G. H. BLACK Dr J. R. BLACK WM. BLACK FRITZ R. BLAIR RICHARD BLANCHE QUINTIN BONE JAS. BOSTON, Jr. JOHN BOSTON NEIL BROWN W. C. BUCHANAN COLIN S. CAIRD JAMES T. CAIRD PATRICK T, CAIRD Dr MARCUS CALDER ALEX. CAMERON Rev. JOHN CAMPBELL ANDW. CARMICHAEL J. H. CARMICHAEL R, D. CARMICHAEL THOMAS CARMICHAEL ROBERT CHALMERS Dr N. GORDON CLUCKIE ARCHD. COOK C. GORDON COWAN F. CRAWFORD J. W. CRAWFORD WM. CROCKATT C. H. CURTIS W. H. CURTIS R, DAVIE, JR. J. S. DENNISTON J. M. DICK JOHN DOUGLAS THOS. N. DOUGLAS JOHN DUNLOP M. F. DUNLOP ROBERT DUNCAN D. M. ERSKINE JOHN ERSKINE DAN. FERGUSON A. CAMPBELL FINLAY A. H. FINLAY JOHN P. FINLAY T. bP. FINLAY R. F, FISHER ROBERT FLEMING JOHN P. FYFE P. GATHERER JAMES GLEN JOHN KERR GRAY ROBERT GRIEVE WILLIAM HAIR ROBERT HAMILTON WM. HARDIE J. CAMPBELL HART JOHN HASTIE WILLIAM HASTIE J. H. HILL JAMES M. HILL G. W. HOUSTON R. H. HOUSTON J. C. HUNTER WM. HUTCHISON WM. HUTCHESON JOHN HYNDMAN Rey. M. P. JOHNSTONE ANDREW KERR DANIEL KERR JOHN KERR J. S. KERR ROBERT KERR WM. KIRKWOOD JAMES LANG JOHN LANG JOHN LANG, Jr. ARTHUR 0. LEITCH WILLIAM LETHAM A. LIVINGSTON JOHN LOVE JOHN LUSK ALEX. P. LYLE R. P. LYLE JAMES LYON HUGH MAIN Dr WM. J. MARSHALL ROBERT MASON WM. MILLIGAN FRANCIS MOON A. S. MORIES JAMES MORTON ROBERT MORTON ROBERT MUIR Rey. J. F. MACPHERSON ROBERT MACPHERSON COLIN MacCULLOCH GEORGE MacDONALD ALEX. MacKELLAR ALEX. M‘ARTHUR DUNCAN M‘CALLUM JOHN M‘CLURE WILLIAM M‘CLURE WILLIAM M‘CLURE, Jr. GEORGE R. M‘DOUGALL JOHN MACGREGOR ALEX. MACFARLANE ARTHUR A. MACFARLANE JOHN D. MINTYRE EDWARD M‘KAY PETER MACKAY D. B. M‘KELVIE JOHN M‘KIVER ALEX. S. M‘LEAN JOHN M‘LEAN JOHN M‘PHAIL G. D. NEILL J. D. NEILL JOHN NEILL WILLIAM NEILL DUNCAN NICOL JOHN 8S. NICOL G. W. NIVEN WM. U. PARK JAMES PATERSON R. Rk. PATERSON T. L. PATTERSON HORATIO R. B. PEILE CHARLES PENNELL JOHN PETTIGREW WM. PHILP ANDW. PICKEN Rey. ROBT. PRIMROSE JOHN F. RANKIN MATTHEW RANKIN ROBERT RENNIE JOHN RODGER P. LAMONT ROSS WM. ROSS GEORGE ROWAN JOHN ROWAN ALEX, SCOTT JOHN SCOTT JOSEPH D, SCOTT ROBERT SHANKLAND WM. SHEDDAN ALEX. SHEARER ALEX. SHEARER, Jr. HUGH SHEARER R. B. SHEARER WM. SHEARER WM. E. SHEARER JAMES SLATER, Jr. Rey. J. B. SMITH JOHN SOWTER JAMES SPENCE ANDREW SPROUL THOMAS STARK ROBERT STEELE ANDREW STEWART JAS. K. STEWART SAMUEL STEWART GEO. SUTHERLAND ALEX. TAIT J. TANNAHILL J. H. TAYLOR GEO. TEMPLETON ROBERT THORNE THOS. M. THORNE THOS. TODD HUGH W. WALKER JOHN WALKER JOHN W. WALKER LOUSON WALKER Dr JAMES WALLACE JOHN D. WALTON THOS. WILSON Dr W. A. WILSON W. S. WILSON ROBT, WRIGHT JOHN S. YOUNG R. L. YOUNGER WALTER YUILL OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION, 1886-87. President—Joun RopvGeEr. 4 Vice-Presidents—A.LrEX, P, LyLe AND Rocurort Connor. Treasurer—ROBERT HAMILTON, Secretary—RoBert WRIGHT. Committee. | J. F. Rana. Tuos. P. Frnuay. Rogert HAMILTON. Dr W. J. MARSHALL. _ A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. Dr W. A. Witson. Gero. R. M‘DovuGat.. Grorce W. Hovuston. ~ Dr Jas. WALLACE. Rosert RENNIE, Rey. J. F. MAcruerson. ALEx. S. Mortes. Anpw. Kerr. J. SLATER, Jun. _ Anpbw, CARMICHAEL. Po ~ SOCIETY’S REPRESENTATIVES IN MUSEUM COMMITTEE. -M. F. Dunzor. F A. CAMPBELL Fray. vay Dr Marcus CALper,. RocHrort Connor. HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY. ArcupD. GEIKIE, F.R.S., F.G.S. foun SHAW. GREVILLE WILLIAMs, F.R.S. WARD CAIRD, B.A. JAMES B. STEPHENS. Davip HI... JAMES MILLER, PRESENTED 99 SEP 1938 TCwentp-Seventh Annual Report GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. SESSION 1887-88. GREENOCK : | W. Hurcnison, PRINTER AND LITHOGRAPHER, 23 NICOLSON STREET. OFFICE-BEAREKS FOR SESSION 1888-89. President. INOS IP IVb) de Wice- Presidents. ALEX. S. MORIES. *T, L. PATTERSON, F.C.S. Treasurer. ROBERT HAMILTON. Secretary. JAMES SLATER, B.A., F.E.IS. COMMITTEE. The PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENTS, TREASURER, SECRETARY, and Wo. A. WILson, M.D., C.M. Gero. W. Houston. ROBERT RENNIE. ALEX. SHEARER, Jun. JOHN RODGER. CHARLES PENNELL. Wo. M‘CuurgE, Jun., M.A. GEO. MACDONALD. J. CAMPBELL Hart. JAMES AITKEN. Joun HASTIE. Wo. U. Park, M.A. Louson WALKER. J. Watxace, M.A., M.D., L.R.C.S.E. *ROBERT MUIR. *Marcus CALDER, M.D. *Joun R. Brack, M.D. *M. F. DUNLOP. mA. C. FINLAY. * Soctety’s Representatives in Museum Committee. = 1 en eh ee & GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. EDULE Lt tt et oe Cwenty=Seventh Hnnual Report. SESSION 1887-88. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Museum Lecture Hall, Watt Institution, on oth March, 1888.— Alex. P. Lyle, Esq., President, in the Chair. 1.—Statement of Accounts. Dr. Balance from previous Session, - : : 7 , : «eae eS 166 Members’ Tickets, . , : : ™ A 487 3.0 187 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, . . ‘ 7 32:14. 6 Tickets of previous Session, . ° . . . 014 Oo — 120 15. 6 - Interest on Bank Account, - : : ‘ = : 2 : o 811 £153 19 0 Cr. Lecturers’ Fee, 1st Half, . J ‘ w ‘ - 447 14 0 58 2nd Half, - ; - i . 3312." — £81 60 Expenses connected with Lecturers, F ; . ; : ‘ 716 9 Museum Committee, - : : : : P : : : 10 6 /O Printing and Stationery. . ‘ ; F : : é ; : 12 9 0 Advertising, : : E : Siz. fo Collector’s and Hall Keeper’s Fees, . j : 518 o Postages and Incidental Expenses of Secretaries, . : = 44 oO Raising Platform, and Fitting up Side Seats, . : = : = In a4 Sundries, - ; 5 - ‘ . ‘ F 5 Z o 7 i Balance, . ° - : = : “ ; 4 Fs 12 13 94 £153 19 0 E. & O. E. (Signed) ROBERT HAMILTON, 7Zreasurer. GREENOCK, Sth March, 1888.—We have examined the above Account, compared Vouchers, and found all correct, the balance at credit being Twelve pounds thirteen shillings and ninepence halfpenny. (Signed) ROB. RENNIE. ALEX. SHEARER, Jun. 11.—Statement of Proceedings. From the Treasurer’s Statement it will be noticed that the number of members is 166, and the number of tickets issued to ladies and youths 187. Compared with the previous year, this shows a decrease of 31 on the roll of members, and 37 less ladies and youths, with a consequent fall in income to the extent of #22 15s. This declension is largely due to the depression in trade, which has been felt for some years, and is now experienced by this Society. Despite this unavoidable retrogression, and some extraordinary outlay, the session ends with a balance at the credit of the Society of “12 13s 9d, a saving of about to having been effected on the expenses of the lectures. The following is a list of the lectures delivered during the Session :— I, Subjects in Science.—‘‘ Spectrum Analysis.” By W. Ivison Macadam, Esq., F.I.C., F.C.S., Professor of Chemistry, Edinburgh. ‘‘ 7he Phystology of the Skin.” By Professor A. M. Buchanan, M.A., M.D., Glasgow. ‘‘ The Progress of Invention tn Practical Mechanics” (Watt Lecture). By John Scott, Esq., C.B. ‘‘ Pasteur and his Work.” By Ernest A. Parkyn, Esq., M.A., Cambridge University Lecturer in Science. ‘‘ The Early History and Development of the Art of Diving, and the Application of its Principles to Submarine Engineering Works.” By Cathcart W. Methven, Esq., M.Inst.C.E., F.R.S.E. “ Behind the Plough, or Science in Furrows.” By R. H. Wallace, Esq., Lecturer on the Principles of Agriculture, Edinburgh. ‘‘ Physiological Lessons from the Electric Fishes.” By Professor John G. M‘Kendrick, M.D., LL.D., F.R.S., F.R.S.E., F.R.C.P.E., Glasgow. II. General Subjects.--‘‘ Cambridge; A View of its Literary Society, with Spectal Notices of Longfellow, Holmes, and Lowell ;” and ‘‘ Concord, and its famous men,—LEmerson, Hawthorne, and Thoreau’ (Two Lectures). By Francis H. Underwood, Esq., LL.D., U.S. Consul, Glasgow. ‘‘ Bz-metallism.” By Professor J. Shield Nicholson, M.A., D.Se., Edinburgh. ‘*‘ 7he fuse of Words, or Sound an Echo of the Sense.” By Wm. Jolly, Esq., F.R.S.E., F.G.S., H.M. Inspector of Schools. ‘‘ Modern Composers of Classical Song.” By Carl Armbruster, Esq., London. With Vocal Illustrations by Miss Pauline Cramer. ‘‘ Zasso ; his Life and Works.” By Rev. Hugh Macmillan, D.D., LL.D., F.R.S.E. ‘* Zhe Humours of Besteged Paris.” By John Augustus O’Shea, Esq., formerly War Correspondent of the Standard. It will be observed that the Papers read have dealt chiefly with Scientific Subjects, although the Committee made every effort to provide 5 as great a variety as possible. That the Lecturers have fully maintained _ the high standard of previous years, is evidenced by the good attendance of Members throughout the Session. The Session commenced on 4th November, and the Opening Lecture was delivered by Dr Underwood, who also delivered the second Lecture. The Watt Anniversary Lecture was delivered by an old and _ esteemed Member of the Society, John Scott, Esq., C.B., who took as his subject ‘The Progress of Invention in Practical Mechanics,” which he illustrated by a series of carefully prepared drawings lime light views and models. In response to a general desire, Mr Scott kindly allowed the drawings and models to remain on exhibition in the Hall for some days. The warmest thanks of the Society are due to Mr Scott, not only for his very valuable lecture, but also for kindly con- senting to present it to the Society in a permanent form. The cordial thanks of the Society are also due to Mr Methven for his interesting lecture on the Early History and Development of the Art of Diving, which he likewise kindly contributed free of charge, and illustrated by diagrams and apparatus. To the Rev. Dr Macmillan the Society is greatly indebted for the readiness with which, on very short notice, he so kindly took the place of the Rev. Wm. S. Green, who was unable to fulfil his engagement through sudden illness in his family. _ Since last Annual Meeting, Mr John Ward’s able Lecture on “Destructive Aids in Naval Warfare,” has been printed and published under the auspices of the Society. ‘The most cordial acknowledgements of the Society*are due to Mr Ward, who insisted on bearing all the expense of publication, and kindly sent 50 copies for distribution among the Members. Mr Robert Duncan also very kindly forwarded some more copies of his Lecture. In all eight Papers have now been pub- lished by the Society ; of which Mr Ward’s Lecture is No. 7, and Mr Duncan’s No. 8. At Mr Ward’s request, a complete set of the Society’s Papers was ent to the Secretary of the Institution of Civil Engineers, London, who vished them for the Library. 6 By the kindness of Mr John Love, in supplying some copies of the early Papers, which were out of print, the Committee were enabled to present complete sets of the Society’s Publications (bound), to the Greenock Library, and to the Museum, and bind a third set for preserva- tion by the Secretary. The Committee were again approached this Session by the Lecture Committee of the Queen Margaret Guild, with a view to taking up their Local Lecture Scheme, but they did not see their way to undertake this, chiefly in view of the difficulty of getting a guarantee fund, and disposing of tickets, in the present state of trade in town. The extraordinary expenditure already alluded to was incurred in permanently raising the platform and fixing folding seats along the walls of the Lecture Hall. The heightening of the platform had long been considered desirable, and has greatly increased the comfort of the audience. ‘The improvement of the acoustics was also under the con- sideration of the Committee. At the Statutory Meeting in December, the vacancies, which occurred in the Society’s Representatives in the Museum Committee, were filled up by the election of Messrs A. C. Finlay and Robert Muir. The Museum Committee have appointed Dr John R. Black to the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr Rochfort Connor. The Office-Bearers who retire at this time are Mr M. F. Dunlop (one of the Vice-Presidents), and Rev. J. F. Macpherson, Mr Andrew Kerr, Mr Andrew Carmichael, Mr Thomas P. Finlay, and Dr Marshall, Members of Committee, all of whom are ineligible for re-election for twelve months. A vacancy has also occurred through the resignation of Mr Wright. At the beginning of the Session, an unsuccessful endeavour was made to keep up the Membership. In closing the Report, the Com- mittee would urge that a special effort should be made next Session to increase the Roll of Members. _Joun SHaAw . James B. STEPHENS Epwarp Cairp, LL.D. Davip HILL : James MILLER ADAMSON, WILLIAM AGNEw, Davin . AITKEN, JAMES . _ Arrxken, W. N. A. ALLAN, ALEXANDER . _ ALLAN, ROBERT. _ AULD, WILLIAM. BAIRD, A. R. . BALLINGALL, PETER Barcuay, JOHN . SeLAcK, A.J. . Brack, Geo. H., B. i Brack, JoHN R., M.D. Brair, Fritz R. _ BROADFOOT, JAMES _ Brown, NEIL ~Cairp, Coin S. _ Carrp, Patrick T. CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CarRMICHAEL, J. D. M. CARMICHAEL, JOHN H. CARMICHAEL, R. D. Arcup. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S. -Cuas. GREVILLE Ww ILLIAMS, F. R. S. -CaLpER, Marcus, M.D. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1887-88. I.—HONORARY MEMBERS. (With Year of Election.) 1863 1863 .1863 1864 1865 ; ‘ 1865 : : 1873 11.—ORDINARY MEMBERS. 22 Margaret Street. 28 Newark Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank, Watt Place. 67 Newton Street. 67 Newton Street. 79 Newton Street. g Sugarhouse Lane. Bank of Scotland, 47 Cathcart St. Oakfield East, Ratho Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 9 Forsyth Street. 6 George Square. 58 Eldon Street. 23 Bentinck Street. Dunclutha, 67 Esplanade. Dungourney, 13 Newark Street. 9 Newark Street. 12 Union Street. 34 Forsyth Street. Milnwood, 93 Finnart Street. 76 Finnart Street. Milnwood, 93 Finnart Street. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CLERK, DUNCAN CuInkK, CuHas. W. Coox, ARCHIBALD CRAWFORD, J. W. ‘ CRAWFORD, THOMAS . CROCKATT, WILLIAM . CurTIs; GSE (CuRTIS. \Weebiee. Davir, ROBERT. DENNISTON, J. S. DovucLas JOHN . Dovuctas, T. N.. Duncan, ROBERT Dun top, M. F. . ERSKINE, D. M. ERSKINE, JOHN . FrErRGuSON, A. D. FERGUSON, DANIEL Finuay, A. C. Finiay, A. H. HINTAY,, [ibe FIsHER, R. F. FLEMING, JAMES FLEMING, ROBERT Fyre, JOHN P. GILMER, J. W. GLEN, JAMES GRIEVE, ROBERT Harr, WILLIAM . HAMILTON, ROBERT Harpik, WILLIAM, C.A. Hart, J. CAMPBELL HastIi£, JOHN HAstTi£, WILLIAM EUILL, Je El. b Pc, J. M. : Houston, G. W. Houston, R. H. HuTcHESOoN, Wo. HurTcuHIson, Wo. HyYNpDMAN, JOHN G. KERR, ANDREW. KERR, DANIEL . KERR, JOHN KErr;-J,.S. KERR, ROBERT . LAIRD, JOHN 8 35 Esplanade. 25 Octavia Terrace. 53 Octavia Terrace. 13 Ardgowan Street (West). Elmbank, 34 Esplanade. 61 Brisbane Street. 4 Ardgowan Square. Ebberly, 27 Octavia Terrace. 27 Bentinck Street. 4 Fox Street. 19 Patrick Street. Mount Stewart, 20 Margaret Street. 155 Eldon Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. Glenview, 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. Finnart Grove. 47 Brougham Street. 23 Ardgowan Street (West). 62 Esplanade. 56 Esplanade. 61 Eldon Street. 40 Forsyth Street. 37 Fox Street. 22 Robertson Street. 60 Esplanade. 4 Finnart Street. Lincluden, 19 Octavia Terrace. Glenholm, 7 Newark Street. 33 Union Street. 27 Finnart Street. 55 Esplanade. Glengarden, Fox Street. 4 Robertson Street. 28 Ardgowan Street (West). Annie Bank, 13 Eldon Street. 52 Esplanade. Woolton, 93 Eldon Street. Birnam, 40 Newark Street. 8 Ardgowan Street (West). 24 Kelly Street. 6 Fox Street. 97 Brisbane Street. Heywood, 1 Margaret Street. Heathfield, 53 Eldon Street. Clydeview, 49 Margaret Street. 55 Newton Street. Marchmont, Port-Glasgow. Lanc, JAMES Lanc, JOHN ; LeircH, ARTHUR O. . LETHAM, WILLIAM Love, JOHN Lusk, JOHN Dwre, Arex, P. . Ly -g, R. P. M‘CLURE, JOHN : . M‘Cvrvre, WILLIAM, JUN., M. AS: MACDONALD, GEORGE Hs MacDouaatt, G. R. . MACFARLAN, ALEX. MacIntyre, JOHN D. MacKay, EpwarpD MacKay, PETER - MacKe rar, ALEX. . M‘Ke vig, D. B. -M‘Kiver, JOHN. M‘Lean, ALEx. S._. MAcPHERSON, REv.].F.,M. a. »B. D. MACPHERSON, ROBERT % MarsHa.t, Ww. J.,M.D.,L.R.C.S. E. Mason, ROBERT MILLIGAN, WILLIAM . Moon, FRANCIs. Mories, ALEx. S. Morton, JAMES Muir, Roserr . Mummg, Car . NEILL, Geo. D.. NEILL, Joun, M.A. Neu1, J.D. . _Nicot, Duncan Nicot, Joun S. . Niven, G. W. NIVEN, WILLIAM Park, W. U., M.A. . PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES Paterson, R. R. F Patterson, T. L., FC. 5% PENNELL, CHARLES” PETTIGREW, JOHN Puivp, WILLIAM Z Primrose, Rev. ROBERT KIN, JOHN F. Rankin, MATTHEW . ; 9 64 Newton Street. 40 Eldon Street. Madeira Lodge, 8 Newark Street. 63 Union Street. Royal Bank, 38 Cathcart Street. Rosebank, 25 Forsyth Street. Marshill, ro5 Finnart Street. Ingleholme, 107 Finnart Street. Mayfield, 66 Union Street. Mayfield, 66 Union Street. Erlsmere, ror Finnart Street. 22 Fox Street. 75 Union Street. 22 Patrick Street. 8 George Square. 98 Eldon Street. 45 Finnart Street. 5 Robertson Street. Eastwood, 39 Finnart Street. 8 Wellington Street. 24 Forsyth Street. 17 Ardgowan Square. 8 Ardgowan Square. Nellieslee, Newark Street. 58 Forsyth Street. 38 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. 30 Forsyth Street. Ardmore, 38 Newark Street. 1 Ardgowan Street (West). 26 Forsyth Street. Glenfield, t Bedford Street. National Bank, Cathcart Street. 63 Eldon Street. 15 Forsyth Street. 23 Newton Street. Craigend Villa, 15 Johnstone Street. 77 Newton Street. Ashfield, 33 Finnart Street. 7 Belville Street. Elmhurst, 42 Newark Street. Belmont, 46 Margaret Street. 23 Patrick Street. 29 Finnart Street. 51 Union Street. 33 Union Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. RENNIE, ROBERT ROBINSON, ARCHIBALD, F.R. Cc. WE S, RODGER, JOHN . Ross, P. L. Ross, WILLIAM . ROWAN, GEORGE Rowan, JOHN Scott, ALEXANDER Scott, JoHn, C.B. Scott, Josepx D. SHANKLAND, ROBERT SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ALEX., JR. . SHEARER, R. B., M.A, LL.B. SHEARER WILLIAM SHEDDEN, WILLIAM SLATER, JAMES, B.A.,-F.E. I. S. Smita, Rev. J. B. SOWTER, JOHN SPEIRS, WILLIAM SPROUL, ANDREW STARK, THOMAS. STEELE, ROBERT STEWART, ANDREW STEWART, JAMES K. STEWART, SAMUEL Story, W. G. SUTHERLAND, GEORGE SYMINGTON, ANDREW, JuN. Tait, ALEXANDER TAVLOR; HJ): TEMPLETON, GEORGE. ‘THORNE, ROBERT THORNE, T. M WALKER, Hucu W. WALKER, JOHN . WALKER, JOHN W. WALKER, Louson WALLACE, JAMES, M.A, M.D., ais Cc. S:E... WALLace, Wo. K. WaLToN, J. D. WILLIAMSON, GEORGE, Jun. WILSON, Wo. A., M.D., C.M. YounceER, R. L. YUILL, WALTER , Io 36 Union Street. 20 Patrick Street. 36 Forsyth Street. 3 Brougham Street. 63 Esplanade. 2 Bentinck Street. Clydeview, 55 Esplanade. Denniston, 41 Newark Street. Seafield House, 34 Brougham Street. Beltrees, 58 Union Street. The Craigs, 21 Newark Street. 2 Glen Street. 2 Glen Street. Hartfell, 97 Finnart Street. Hartfell; 97 Finnart Street. Sea View, 28 Ashton Rd., Gourock. 5 Robertson Street. 24 Margaret Street. 159 Eldon Street. 4 Glen Street. 23 Lyle Street. 17 Fox Street. 4o Finnart Street. 14 Newark Street. 54 Forsyth Street. Knocknair, Bogston. 2 Grey Place. 27 Robertson Street. 13 Ardgowan Street (West). 35 Brisbane Street. 55 Forsyth Street. 12 Ardgowan Street. Clevelands, 36 Newark Street. Wardwood, 51 Octavia Terrace. Bellevue, 19 Eldon Street. 59 Newton Street. 75 Union Street. Westhorpe, 44 Newark Street. 16 Union Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (West). 65 Union Street. 37 Newton Street. Thorncliffe, 54 Brisbane Street. 28 Finnart Street. 29 Regent Street, r » \. ‘ . * ‘ t « + , « Ms eT. ’ s e ‘ ‘ . ° = . r ¥! m é‘ 2 b ‘ # ] * o ‘ . ®% 2 2SEP 1956 TWENTY-EIGHT ANNUAL REPORT > Breenock + | Dbifosopbical Society SESSION 1888-89. GREENOCK: PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO., CHARLES STREET, OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1889-90, President—ALEX. S. MORIES. Se T, L, PATTERSON, F.LC., F.CS. Sice-Presidents— 1 TOUSON WALKER. Treasurer—ROBERT HAMILTON. Seeretarp—JAMES SLATER, B.A., F.E.1.S. Committee of Management, PRESIDENT. J. WALLACE, M.A.,M.D.,L.R.C.S.E. VICE-PRESIDENTS, RoBERT Murr, TREASURER. Joun F. RANKIN, SECRETARY. ROBERT CAIRD. ALEX. P. LYLE. CARL MUMME. Wn. M‘CuurgE, Jun., M.A. AND. CARMICHAEL. GEO. MACDONALD. Rey. J. F. MacpHerson, M.A., B.D. J. CAMPBELL Hart, M. F. DUNLOP. JAMES AITKEN. A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. Joun HASTIE. Marcus CALper, M.D. Wo. U. Park, M.A. Joun R. Biack, M.D., C.M. Committee of Museum and ‘hall. (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) (Elected by Philosophical Society.) WALTER W. B. RODGER. T. L. PATTERSON, F.I.C., F.C.S. JOHN RODGER. M. F. DUNLop. JOHN Scott, C.B.,F.R.S.E.,Chairvman.| A. CAMPBELL FINLAY, Secretary. ARCH. SWORD, ROBERT Muir. Louson WALKER, Zyeasurer. Marcus CALDER, M.D. F. D. Morrison. Joun R. BLack, M.D., C.M. . GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Cwenty-Eighth Hnnual Report, SESSION 1888-89. _——- Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Museum Lecture Hall, Watt Institution, on rst March, r889— Alex. P. Lyle, Esq., President, in the Chair. ee ee ae ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 08 EO BE O8 08 08 88 S0 US 08 08 EN US G8 08 U0 40 08 00 U8 0 UD UE OD pom = 1—Statement of Accounts, R. Balance from previous Session, F ; ° : : <. #i2°a3-40 189 Members’ Tickets, . ; : 2 £99 4 6 219 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, ; . F 38 6 6 f 137 II oO Interest on Bank Account, . : = : : Oh Ray 4150 10 8 Cr. _ Lecturers’ Fees, 1st Half, . : : : 455 13 0 " 2nd Half, . . ‘ . 34 8 oO _ -O _ Expenses connected with Lectures, . _ Museum Committee, contribution towards lighting, heating, and cleaning Lecture Hall, - 7 i : _ Printing and Stationery, ; . F ° _ Advertising, . - Collector’s Commission and Hall-keeper’: s Fee, _ Postages and Incidental aes of ee Acoustics of Lecture Hall, . Sundries, - ce, : OMUNHWOONO Ue WwW OARODAHO nw _ wm [o) - (o) oo E. & O. E. (Signed) ROBERT HAMILTON, 7Zyreasurer. GREENOCK, 28th February, 1889.—We have examined the above Account, compared the Vouchers, and found all correct, the balance at credit being Seventeen pounds nineteen shillings and threepence sterling. (Signed) J. CAMPBELL HART, : ALEX. SHEARER, Jun., § 4%#7s- 4 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 11.—Statement of Proceedings. In submitting their Report for the past Session the Committee are happy to state that there has been a considerable increase in the Membership. This year they succeeded in completing the programme for the whole Session prior to the commencement of the Course of Lectures. Copies of the programmes were posted to a number of gentlemen unconnected with the Society, who were afterwards called upon bythe Collector, and a gratifying response was made. Thenumber of Members at the close of last Session was 166; since then 37 have joined, 11 have resigned, and 4 died, leaving 188 now on the roll. There has been a corresponding increase in the number of ladies’ and youths’ tickets—z219 of these having been issued. It will be seen from the Treasurer’s Statement that the balance at credit of the Society now stands at £17 19s. 3d. The following Lectures were delivered during the past Session— 1888-89 :— Nov. 2.—‘‘ How Jupiter and Venus caused the Great Ice Age.” Tllustrated by the Oxy-Hydrogen Lantern. By Sir Ropert S. BALL, K.B., F.R.S., Royal Astronomer of Ireland. » 9.—* The Buried Cities of Ancient Egyft.”—I\lustrated by the Oxy- Hydrogen Lantern. By Miss AMELIA Bb. Epwarns, L.H.D., Ph.D., LL.D., Vice-President of the Egypt Exploration Fund. 1 16.—* Poetry: its Nature and Relations to Modern Life and Progress.” By WILLIAM JoLLy, Esq., F.R.S.E., F.G.S., H.M. Inspector of Schools. 1 23.—* Scottish Humour.” Illustrated by Characteristic Anecdotes. By Davip PrybeE, Esq., M.A., LL.D., F.R.S.E., Principal of the Edinburgh Ladies’ College. u 30.—‘* Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Geysers.” With Oxy-Hydrogen Lantern Illustrations. By Commander CHARLES READE, R.N., London. Dec. 7.—‘‘John Ruskin: his Life, Teaching, and Character.” By JOSEPH Forster, Esq., London. un 14.—* Humorous and Pathetic Ballads.” With Illustrations. By WILLIAM ALEXANDER BARRETT, Esq., Mus. Bac. Oxon., Vicar-Choral of St. Paul’s Cathedral ; H.M. Assistant-Inspector of Music, London. TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. 5 Jan. 18.—IN Honour oF THE BIRTHDAY OF JAMES WATT (January 19): “* The Steam Engine since the Days of Watt.” By HENRY DYER, Esq., C.E., M.A., B.Sc., M.Inst.N.A., Vice-President of the Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders of Scotland; lately Principal of the Imperial College of Engineering, Tokio, Japan. u 25.—* John Bull and Jacques Bonhomme.” By M. Max O’RELL, London. Feb. 1.—‘‘ A Dredging Cruise in the Atlantic.” Mlustrated by the Oxy-Hydrogen Lantern, By Rev. WILLIAM S, GREEN, F.R.G.S., Carrigaline, Cork. nu 8.—** Ceylon, as seen by Myself.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By RoBERT WALLACE, Esq., Professor of Agriculture and Rural Economy in the University of Edinburgh. un 15.—* Pictures of the Year: The Academy and the Salon.” Illustrated by the Oxy-Hydrogen Lantern, By HENRY BLACKBURN, Esq., London, Editor of Academy Notes, &c., &c. » 22,—Béranger: the French Burns.” With Illustrative Readings in French. By M. Jutes A. L. Kunz, Lecturer on French Literature in Heriot-Watt College, Edinburgh, and Queen Margaret College, Glasgow. As has been the case in recent Sessions, this year’s course consisted of lectures on a variety of subjects by different lecturers. The papers read have been chiefly of a literary nature ; last Session scientific subjects predominated. The ability of the Committee to provide first-class lectures largely depends on the funds placed at their disposal. It has been their aim to maintain the high standard __ hitherto attained, and they take the good attendance of the members | throughout the Session as an indication of their success in this direction. For the Watt Anniversary Lecture the Committee were fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. Henry Dyer, C.E., M.A., B.Sc., Glasgow, to whom the warmest acknowledgments of the Society are due for his able lecture on “The Steam Engine since the Days of Watt.” The Committee recommend that, with Mr. Dyer’s approval, _his lecture be printed as one of the Papers of the Society, and distributed to the members. 4 It will be noticed that limelight illustrations were a feature of _ several of the lectures. The special thanks of the Society are due to two of the members—Mr. Andrew Kerr and Mr. T. L. Patterson— 6 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. for so kindly giving their services and lanterns in connection with these exhibitions. At last Annual Meeting it was remitted to Mr. T. L. Patterson and the Secretary to take steps for improving the acoustics of the Lecture Hall. In accordance with their recommendation horizontal rows of woollen braid have been tacked on the walls at intervals of a yard, as being a likely and inexpensive method of damping the sound. The attention of the Committee having recently been directed to the terms of the late Mr. James M‘Lean’s will, as quoted in the Synopsis of the Societys Proceedings, especially with respect to the testator’s direction to his trustees to expend part of the income of the trust in defraying the cost of lectures, it was remitted to a sub- committee—consisting of the President, Mr. George Macdonald, and Mr. John Rodger—to look into the matter and report. Having investigated the matter, they reported that there was no doubt, in their opinion, that, by the terms of Mr. M‘Lean’s will, the trustees were bound to expend a share of the annual income of the residue of the estate in providing lectures, to be delivered in the Society’s Hall. It had, however, been explained to them that the income at the disposal of the trustees was at present limited, that a discretionary power had been vested in the trustees by Mr. M‘Lean in regard to the distribution of the funds, and that the Museum and the Library were considered by the trustees more necessitous than this Society. The trustees, through their law-agent, had expressed themselves as willing to consider the claim of the Society, as soon as they were in possession of increased funds, which they expected when the present annuities payable by the trust fell in. The Committee, in view of the information received from Mr. M‘Lean’s trustees, recommend that matters be allowed to remain as at present—looking particularly to the knowledge on the part of the Philosophical Society that the Museum Committee were still greatly in need of funds. At the same time, in order to keep the claim of the Society to a share of the residue of Mr. M‘Lean’s estate before the trustees, they further recommend that the Secretary be instructed to write the trustees, referring to the interview of the Committee with their law-agent, and informing them that the Society was not disposed at present to press the claim it had, but reserved to itself to put it forward at any time TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. 7 it may seem to it proper, from a change of circumstances or other- wise, to do so. Early in the Session, the Glasgow University Extension Board communicated with the Committee, with a view to the institution of their Local Lecture Scheme in Greenock. The University Board also intimated that a similar proposal had been made to the Provost and to the Chairman of the School Board. The Committee, being of opinion that some effort should be made on the present occasion to further the scheme, resolved to take steps to carry out the object of the University, if no action were taken by the Provost or the Chairman of the School Board. The Committee are happy to report that Provost Shankland entered heartily into the scheme. Under his presidency a public meeting was held in November, at which an influential Local Committee was appointed, under whose auspices two courses of lectures on English Literature were recently com- menced. This gratifying result is due in no small measure to the energetic co-operation of the President, Mr. A. P. Lyle. At the usual meeting of the Society in December, the Annual Report by the Committee of the Museum and Lecture Hall was submitted, a summary of which is appended. At the same time the vacancies in the Museum Committee were filled up by the re-election of Drs. Calder and Black, whose term of office had expired. The Office-bearers who now retire are Mr. A. P. Lyle, President; Mr. A. S. Mories, one of the Vice-Presidents ; Mr. Robert Hamilton, Treasurer ; and Dr. Wilson, Mr. Geo. W. Houston, Mr. Rob. Rennie, _ Mr. Alex. Shearer, jun., and Mr. John Rodger, members of Com- | mittee. With the exception of the Treasurer, they are severally ineligible to the same office for twelve months. A vacancy has also - occurred in the Committee through the lamented death of Mr. _ Charles Pennell. 8 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Summary of Report of Committee of Museum and Lecture thall, For Year ending 3ist December, 1888. No eo Se During the year a marble tablet to the memory of the late Mr. James M‘Lean was erected by the trustees. Along with the marble bust of Mr. M‘Lean which stands in the Museum, it forms a fitting memorial to that gentleman who with so great liberality erected and endowed the Museum and Hall. A very valuable addition to the antiquities in the Museum is the interesting collection sent by Miss Edwards, Hon. Secretary of the Egypt Exploration Fund, through Mr. Patterson, our Chairman. For several years the Committee have given special attention to the formation of a thoroughly good collection of British birds. This year the addition of no less than 141 has been made. Most of these are specimens of very rare birds. Twenty-four particularly beautiful specimens were brought from America by Mr. G. R. M‘Dougall, of which he presented a number of the most valuable. In June the loan from the Art Collection of South Kensington was renewed as usual, the four cases being filled with a beautiful display of works and manufactures. The Committee have for some years wished to obtain models representing the inventions of Watt, and, in addition to that, have more recently entertained the idea of forming a collection of ship models, to illustrate chiefly the rise and progress of steam shipping. They appeal to the shipbuilders of Port-Glasgow and Greenock to assist them. Mr. James Reid, of Port-Glasgow, has promised a duplicate model of the ‘‘ Comet.” The trustees of the British Museum have during the year supplemented their valuable gift of July, 1887, by four volumes of catalogues. a TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. It is now two years since the Committee decided to open the Museum free of charge every day. The result is very satisfactory, the attendance of visitors having increased by about fifty per cent. The Lecture Hall has during the past twelve months been more frequently let than formerly. The managers have, therefore, resolved to appoint an assistant to the Curator. Mr. Rennie has attended to his many duties with all his usual diligence, and the Committee recognise the spirited manner in which he has carried on the work connected with the Museum and Hall. The financial statement showed that the income for the year was £288 13s., and the expenditure £279 3s. 3d., leaving a surplus of £9 9s. 9d. The debt for 1887 stood at £81 2s. 11d., but the surplus for the year has reduced it to £71 13s. 2d. 10 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1888-89. 1.—tbonorary Members (With Year of Election). ArcuD. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., 1863 Joun SHaw, : . a, . 1863 Cuas. GREVILLE Wiiams, F. R. el : : : : 1863 JAMES B. STEPHENS, 5 : 1864 EDWARD CAIRD, TED, 1865 Davip HILL, 1865 James MILLER, 1873 11.—Ordinary “Members, ADAMSON, WILLIAM. AITKEN, JAMES AITKEN, W. N. A. ALLAN, "ALEXANDER, CA. ALLAN, ROBERT : ANDERSON, J. WALLACE . ANDERSON, JOHN AULD, WILLIAM BairD, ARTHUR R. . BALLINGALL, PETER BARCLAY, JOHN BARRIE, ANDREW D. , Jun. BAXTER, WILLIAM B. BLACK, ‘A. Vises Buack, Geo. H., BL. BLACK, JOHN R, M.D., C. M. . Bair, FRITZ R. Brown, NEIL . Carb, CoLin S. CAIRD, PATRICK T. . CaIRD, ROBERT CaLDER, Marcus, M.D. . CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, J. D. M. CARMICHAEL, JOHN H. CARMICHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CLERK, DUNCAN CLinkK, CuHas. W. Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank, Watt Place. 67 Newton Street. 67 Newton Street. 67 Union Street. 101 Brisbane Street. 79 Newton Street. 24 Brisbane Street. Bank of Scotland, 47 Cathcart St. Oakfield East, Ratho Street. Glen Tower, 1 Wood Street. 58 Eldon Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. g Forsyth Street. 6 George Square. 58 Eldon Street. Dunclutha, 67 Esplanade. Dungourney, 13 Newark Street. 9 Newark Street. 5 Newark Street. 12 Union Street. 34 Forsyth Street. Milnwood, 93 Finnart Street. 76 Finnart Street. Milnwood, 93 Finnart Street. 35 Esplanade. 25 Octavia Terrace. 53 Octavia Terrace. Cook, ARCHIBALD Cowan, CHARLEs G. CRAIG, JAMES . CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, THOMAS CRocKATT, WILLIAM Curtis, C. H.. Curtis, W. H. DENHOLM, JOHN DENNISTON, J. S. Dovuctas, JOHN Douc as, T. N. Duncan, ROBERT Dun top, M. F. ERSKINE, D. M. ERSKINE, JOHN Evans, LEwIs . Fercuson, A. D. FERGUSON, DANIEL . FINGLAND, Rev. E. D., M. A. FINLAy, A. CAMPBELL. FINLAY, 3 is ae FIsHER, R. F. . FLEMING, JAMES FLEMING, ROBERT FULLARTON, HUGH . FYFE, Joun P; ‘ GARDINER, Lieut. Cuas. G. GATHERER, PETER . GLEN, JAMES GRIER, THOMAS | GRIEVE, ROBERT | Harr, WILLIAM _ Hamirton, RoBERT : HaropigE, WILLIAM, C.A. . Hart, J. CAMPBELL Hasti£, JOHN . Hastiz, WILLIAM | Heyuanp, A. C. PeerLL, J. H. merit, j.M. . _ Houston, G. W. Houston, R. H. HurcHeson, Wm. _ Hutcuison, WM. _ Hynpay, Joun G. _ JARVIE, JAMEs A. Kerr, ANDREW LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1888-89. II Davipson, Rev. JAMES, M.A. . 23 Brisbane Street. Stoneleigh, 23 Newark Street. 30 Brisbane Street. Raillies, 93 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. 87 Brisbane Street. Ebberly, 27 Octavia Terrace. 27 Bentinck Street. 85 Brisbane Street. 42 Brisbane Street. 19 Patrick Street. Mount Stewart, 20 Margaret St. 155 Eldon Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. Glenview, 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. Finnart Grove. 22 Eldon Street. 47 Brougham Street. 23 Ardgowan Street (West). 20 Union Street. 62 Esplanade. 61 Eldon Street. 40 Forsyth Street. 37 Fox Street. 22 Robertson Street. Glencairn, 103 Finnart Street. 60 Esplanade. H.M.S. “ Ajax.” Roseneath House, 97 Eldon St. Lincluden, 19 Octavia Terrace. 22 Brisbane Street. Glenholm, 7 Newark Street. 33 Union Street. 27 Finnart Street. 55 Esplanade. Glengarden, Fox Street. 4 Robertson Street. 28 Ardgowan Street (West). Langford Lodge, 58 Finnart St. Annie Bank, 13 Eldon Street. 52 Esplanade. Woolton, 93 Eldon Street. Birnam, 40 Newark Street. 8 Ardgowan Street (West). 24 Kelly Street. 6 Fox Street. 33 Esplanade. 97 Brisbane Street. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. KERR, DANIEL KERR, JOHN KERR, J. S. KERR, ROBERT LANG, JAMES LANG, JOHN LANG, JOHN ‘ LEITCH, ARTHUR O. LETHAM, WILLIAM . Love, JOHN Loses eet Ae Lyrae Ate. P. LYLE, ROBERT P. M‘CaLL, Davip M‘CLURE, JoHN . . M‘C.iuRE, WILLIAM, Jun., “M.A. MACDONALD, GEORGE 3 MacDoucatt, Gee MACFARLAN, ALEX. . MacIntyre, JoHN D. MacKay, Epwarp . MacKeE Liar, ALEX. MacKE Liar, PETER M‘KELLaR, ARCH. B. M‘KELVIE, Davip B. M'‘KIvER, JOHN MACLEAN, ANIUIDS tsi . MacmILuan, Rev. Hucu, 'D. Dy LL.D., F.R.S.E.,; FS.A., Scot. MacPHatt, JOHN. MAcPHERSON jneve)iok.;M: A. 5B: D. MACPHERSON, ROBERT MacRalI_D, D., L.F.P.S., ERCS. MarsuHALt,W.]., M.D. LRIGSE. Mason, ROBERT Mituica, WILLIAM Moon, FRANCIS, Moriegs, ALEX. S. Morton, ERNEST Morton, JAMES Murr, RoBERT MumMg, CARL MuRRAY, GEORGE Murray, Rosert S. NEILL, Geo. D. NEILL, JAMES D. . NEILL, JOHN, M.A. . NicoL, DUNCAN NICOL, JOHN S. Heywood, 1 Margaret Street. Heathfield, 53 Eldon Street. Clydeview, 49 Margaret Street. 55 Newton Street. g Finnart Terrace. 40 Eldon Street. Eldon Villa, 63 Eldon Street. Madeira Lodge, 8 Newark Street. 63 Union Street. Royal Bank, 38 Cathcart Street. Rosebank, 25 Forsyth Street. Marshill, 105 Finnart Street. Ingleholme, 107 Finnart Street. Ardvourley, 66 Esplanade. Mayfield, 66 Union Street. Mayfield, 66 Union Street. Erlsmere, tor Finnart Street. 22 Fox Street, 75 Union Street. 22 Patrick Street. 8 George Square. 45 Finnart Street. 45 Finnart Street. 13 Lyle Street. 5 Robertson Street. Eastwood, 39 Finnart Street. 31 Bank Street. 70 Union Street. 5 Kelly Street. 24 Forsyth Street. 56 Forsyth Street. g George Square. 8 Ardgowan Square. Nellieslee, Newark Street. 58 Forsyth Street. 38 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. 30 Forsyth Street. 30 Forsyth Street. Ardmore, 38 Newark Street. 1 Ardgowan Street (West). Greenlaw, Port-Glasgow. 3 Antigua Street. 26 Forsyth Street. National Bank, Cathcart Street. Glenfield, 1 Bedford Street. 63 Eldon Street. 15 Forsyth Street. a —— Tl OT SS ss _ ee LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1888-89. 13 SS sss Ee Niven, G. W. . . Park, W. U., M.A.. PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES Paterson, R.R. . Patterson, T. L., F.I.C., FC. S PETTIGREW, Joun’ PHILP, Wa PoLLock, MALCOLM PRIMROSE, Rev. ROBERT . RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW . RENNIE, ROBERT 23 Newton Street. 77 Newton Street. Ashfield, 33 Finnart Street. 7 Belville Street. Elmhurst, 42 Newark Street. Belmont, 46 Margaret Street. 29 Finnart Street. 51 Union Street. 6 Antigua Street. 33 Union Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 36 Union Street. ROBINSON, ARCHIBALD, F, R. C. V. S.20 Patrick Street. RODGER, JOHN Ross, P. L. Ross, WILLIAM Rowan, GEORGE Rowan, JOHN . Rowan, THomas B.. Scort, "ALEXANDER . Scott, JOHN, C.B., F.R. S E. Scott, JosePH D. SHANKLAND, ROBERT SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ALEX., Jun. SHEARER, Hucn : - SHEARER, R. B., M.A., LL. 1: ae SHEARER, WILLIAM F : SLATER, James, Bae E. LS.> SmitH, Rev. J.B... SowTER, JOHN. Speirs, WILLIAM SPENCE, JAMES SPROUL, ANDREW Stark, THOMAS STEELE, ROBERT STEWART, ANDREW . STEWART, JAMEs K.. STEWART, SAMUEL Story, W.G. . SUTHERLAND, GEORGE SyMINGTON, Rev. ANDREW Tait, ALEXANDER TANNAHILL, JAMES . TANNOCK, QUINTIN . MAVLOR, H. J... ‘ THORBURN, Jas. G. . THORNE, ROBERT 36 Forsyth Street. 3 Brougham Street. 63 Esplanade. Cathcart Square House. Clydeview, 55 Esplanade. 50 Eldon Street. Denniston, 41 Newark Street. Seafield House, 34 Brougham St. Beltrees, 58 Union Street. The Craigs, 21 Newark Street. 2 Glen Street. 2 Glen Street. 15 Fox Street. Hartfell, 97 Finnart Street. Hartfell, 97 Finnart Street. 5 Robertson Street. 24 Margaret Street. 159 Eldon Street. 4 Glen Street. 75 Newton Street. 23 Lyle Street. 17 Fox Street. 40 Finnart Street. 14 Newark Street. 54 Forsyth Street. Knocknair, Bogston. 2 Grey Place. 27 Robertson Street. 13 Ardgowan Street (West). 35 Brisbane Street. 9 Finnart Street. 17 Ardgowan Street (West). 55 Forsyth Street. Woodburn, 4 Newark Street. Clevelands, 36 Newark Street. 14 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. WALKER, Hucu W.. WALKER, JOHN WALKER, JOHN W. WALKER, LOUSON . WALLACE, James, M.A., M.D., TLR: re S.E. WALLACE, Wo. K. .. Watton, J. D. Watson, ALEx. L. . Witson, Wo. A., M.D., C.M. YouNGER, Roe YUILL, WALTER Bellevue, 19 Eldon Street. 59 Newton Street. 75 Union Street. Westhorpe, 44 Newark Street. 16 Union Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (West). 65 Union Street. 21 Union Street. Thorncliffe, 54 Brisbane Street. 28 Finnart Street. 29 Regent Street. 22 0EFr ld0o TWENTY- NINTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Greenock DhifosopBical Society. SESSION 1889-90. GREENOCK : PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO., CHARLES STREET 1890 OfficeezBearers for Session 1890-91. Yresident—LOUSON WALKER, GEORGE MACDONALD. Vice-Presidents— ROBERT CAIRD. Treasurer-—ROBERT HAMILTON. Seeretaryp—JAMES SLATER, B.A. Committee of Management. PRESIDENT. AND. CARMICHAEL. VICE-PRESIDENTS. Rev. J. F. MacpHERSON, M.A., B D. ‘TREASURER, A. O. LEITCH. SECRETARY. Joun S. NICOL. JouN HASTIE. EDWARD MACKAY. Wo. U. Park, M.A. D. M. ERSKINE. J. Watiace, M.A., M.D. ANDREW KERR. RoserT MUIR. Marcus CALDER, M.D. A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. Joun R. Brack, M.D. Joun F. RANKIN. T. L. PATTERSON, F.I.C., F.C.S. ALEX. S. MORIES. M. F. DUNLOP. CaRL MUMME. Committce of Museum and ‘hall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) A. CAMPBELL FINLAY, Secretary. Joun Scott, C.B. RopertT MuIR. ARCHD. SWORD. Dr. CALDER, Chairman. Louson WALKER, 7reasurer. Dr. BLACK. F. D. Morrison. T. L. PATTERSON. WALTER W. B. RODGER. M. F. DUNLOP. JoHN RODGER. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Cwenty=Rinth Annual Report, SESSION 1889-90. no Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Museum Lecture Hall, on 13th March, r890—A. S. Mories, £sq., President, in the Chair. 42 00 T8 TE TE TE TE 14 28 24 58 08 08 08 48 48 7h Ut 9404 04 48 08 04 44 O4 @0 w8 Ge ae 77 oe 1.—Statement of Zccounts. R. Balance from previous Session, f 5 ‘ : 2 3 a ALZEIONSS 187 Members’ Tickets, . : e 2 ; . £98 3 _ 226 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, . . : ¢ 39 II oO _ Interest on Bank Account, Cr. ) Lecturers’ Fees, 1st Half, 4 F " 2nd Half, : : : ; : 40 19 O g — 76 13 oO _ Expenses connected with Lectures, : : - : 7 J VIN el Museum Committee ; contribution towards lighting, heating, and ___ cleaning Lecture Hall, : . : 3 < = 2 10 0 oO Printing and Stationery, : : ‘ : - 41 4 0 un Watt Lecture (Mr. Dyer’s), ‘ a ‘5 Berar —__— 17, (206 eee tsin i ‘ , 3 : : - 918 8 Collector’s Commission and Hall-keeper’s Fee, - - 5 = 7) O29 Postages, Telegrams, and Incidental Expenses of Secretary, .. 3 A TON Repairing Gas Pipes, ; : , : 2 2 = : O14 6 Sundries, : t O 355 - 27 9 7 4155 18 9 E. & O. E. (Signed) ROBERT HAMILTON, Zvreasurer. GREENOCK, 72th March, 1890.—We have examined the above Account, ompared the same with the Vouchers thereof, and found all correct, the balance redit of the Society with the Commercial Bank of Scotland, Limited, being Twenty-Seven Pounds and Sevenpence sterling. (Signed) pri aL } aes 4 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 11.—Statement of Proceedings. From the Treasurer’s statement it will be observed that the number of Members during the past Session was 187, being two less than last year. Owing, however, to losses by death the actual number on the Roll at the close of the Session is 185. The number of tickets of admission disposed of to ladies and young persons was 226, an increase of seven on the previous year. It will also be seen that the finances are in a very satisfactory state, the balance at the credit of the Society being £27 os 7d. The following Lectures were delivered during the past Session— 1889-90 :— Nov. 1.—‘ Zhe Genius of Carlyle.” By EDWARD CAIRD, Esq., M.A., LL.D., Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow. » 8—“ The Great Cathedrals and their Builders.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By G. BALDWIN Brown, Esq., M.A., Watson- Gordon Professor of Fine Art in the University of Edinburgh. » 15.-—% The New World of Pasteur.” By CHARLES CAMERON, Esq., M.D., M.P. 22.—“ Pithom and the Exodus.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By T. L. PATTERSON, Esq., F.I.C., F.C.S. 5 29.—Two lectures on “ Zee¢h.” Illustrated by Diagrams. By JOHN CLELAND, Esq., M.D., D.Sc., LL.D., F.R.S., Professor of Anatomy in the University of Glasgow. Lecture I.—“ Mature and Structure of Teeth.” Dec. 6.—Lecture I1.—“ Their Varieties and Growth.” » 13-—Dramatic Recital. By SAMUEL BRANDRAM, Esq., M.A, Oxon., London. ee On ee TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. 5 a ee Jan. 17.—IN HONOUR OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF JAMES Wart (January 19). “Steel: [ts Manufacture, Properties and Uses.” Illustrated by Diagrams. By JAMES RILEY, Esq., General Manager to the Steel Company of Scotland ; Bessemer Medallist, and Member of Council of the Iron and Steel Institute of Great Britain. » 24—“ William Blake: Poet, Seer and Artist.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By H. BELLYSE BaILpDON, Esq., M.A., University Extension Lecturer, Edinburgh. » 3I1—“ The Réle of Bacteria in Nature.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By G. Sts WoopHEAD, Esq., M.D., F.R.C.P.Ed., F.R.S.E., Vice-President of the Royal Physical Society ; Superintendent of the Research Laboratory of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh. Feb. 7.—“ Magic: Black and White.” By Rev. JAMES M. Hopcson, M.A., D.Se., D.D., Professor of the Science of Religion, Lancashire Independent College, Manchester. » 14.—“The late Emile Augier, Dramatist.” By M. JULEs A. L. Kunz, Lecturer on French Literature, Heriot-Watt College, Edinburgh, and Queen Margaret College, Glasgow. » 21.—“ Kings and thetr Fools.” By WILLMoTT Drxon, Esq., LL.B. of Trinity College, Cambridge, and of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at-Law. » 28.—“ Charles Dibdin and the Sea Songs of Britain.” By JAMES C. DisDIN, Esq., Edinburgh. With Musical Illustrations, sung by Mr. H. Seligmann. Mar. 7.—“ Australia and its Products.” By Rev. JAMES MACGREGOR, D.D., Edinburgh. As in the preceding year, a complete programme was issued at the beginning of the course of lectures. Three of the lecturers then announced were unable to fulfil their engagements. Their places were taken by Mr. Patterson, Mr. Baildon, and M. Kunz; and an additional lecture was delivered by Rey. Dr. Macgregor. As agreed to at last Annual Meeting, Mr. Dyer’s (Watt) Lecture has been printed and circulated among the members. a ee | 6 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. The Watt Anniversary Lecture this year was kindly undertaken by Mr. James Riley, General Manager to the Steel Company of Scotland, whose excellent lecture on the ‘‘ Manufacture, Properties, and Uses of Steel,” was much appreciated, and has attracted attention beyond the Society. The best thanks of the Society are due to Mr. Riley, not only for his admirable lecture, but also for his handsome gift of 250 printed copies of it for distribution to the members. The Society is also greatly indebted to Dr. Cameron, M.P., for his highly interesting and instructive lecture; and to Mr. T. I. Patterson, Vice-President, who so ably filled one of the vacancies on very short notice. At the close of last Session a communication was received from Dr. Hugh R. Mill, Edinburgh—Secretary of a Committee of the British Association, appointed to investigate the seasonal variation of temperature in lakes, rivers, and estuaries in the United Kingdom— asking the co-operation of the Society in arranging for observations in this district. As yet the Committee have only been able to arrange with Mr. James Wilson, C.E., Superintendent of Waterworks, who readily undertook to get a series of observations made at the Gryfe Reservoir. During the Session the attention of the Committee was called to the advisability of taking steps with the view of furthering the erection of an international memorial to James Watt in his native town. On the recommendation of the Committee, the Society appointed a Special Committee to co-operate with the Local Committee, which had been appointed in 1886 to erect a monument to our illustrious townsman on the site of his birthplace. The local Committee cordially agreed to this co-operation, and, at a joint-meeting held on the 16th January, an Executive Committee of 30 members, selected from the Joint-Committee, was appointed to carry out the above- mentioned object. The heartiness with which the scheme has been inaugurated seems to warrant the hope that it may be carried to a successful issue. As has been already pointed out, the proposal does ——, ree, ee ms § TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. 7 not involve this Society in any financial responsibility. The Committee trust that their successors will give this scheme their hearty support, and report from time to time to the Society. At the Statutory Meeting of the Society in December, the Annual Report by the Committee of the Museum and Lecture Hall was submitted. The vacancies then occurring in the Society’s Representatives in the Museum Committee were filled up by the re- election of Mr. T. L. Patterson and Mr. M. F. Dunlop. The Office-bearers, whose term now expires, are Mr. T. L. Patterson, Senior Vice-President ; Mr. James Slater, Secretary ; and Mr. Alex. P. Lyle, Mr. Wm. M‘Clure, jun., Mr. George Macdonald, Mr. J. Campbell Hart, and Mr. James Aitken, Members of Committee. With the exception of the Secretary, and Mr. A. P. Lyle (who was appointed to a vacancy last year), they are severally ineligible to the same office for the following year. The Committee regret that our worthy President has intimated his intention to retire from office at this meeting. The Presidentship is usually held for two years, but Mr. Mories has personal reasons for giving up office now, to which the Committee have felt constrained to give effect. He has acted as President with much acceptance ; and the best thanks of the Society are due to him for his valuable services, not only as President, but as a member of Committee for some years. The Proceedings of the following Societies were received during the year, viz.:—Canadian Institute, Toronto; Junior Engineering Society, London ; Glasgow Philosophical Society. 8 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Summary of Report of Committee of Museum and Lecture hall, For Year ending 30th December, 1889. —_--s* Owing to the increased attendance at the Museum since the charge for admission was abolished, along with the more frequent use of the Lecture Hall during the last two years, a hall-keeper has been appointed as assistant to the Curator. During the last few years the natural history department has received considerable attention, and the larger part of the money which the Committee had at their disposal has been devoted to the purchase of British birds. In two years 202 specimens have been added, and the collection is now so large that only the rarest specimens are awanting. These birds are named and classified according to the British Museum catalogue. In the Natural History Museum, London, a very beautiful system of showing birds in their natural surroundings is extensively adopted. In only one instance has such been attempted in this Museum. A small square case, at a corner of the gallery, contains a whin bush with meadow pipits’ nest occupied by a young cuckoo, which is being fed by the pipits. The collection of mammals in the Museum has been but little increased for several years, partly for want of case room. ‘This has now been provided by the large case, just built by Mr. Rennie, occupying the whole west end of the gallery. It is hoped that very soon the British quadrupeds may be properly represented. Some years ago Sir Michael Shaw Stewart very kindly gave a fine roe deer. There is now room for the fallow deer and red deer, which could not have previously been properly accommodated. J es =< ee eS ies eee Oe TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. 9 This year the South Kensington authorities lent sufficient articles of varied interest to fill five cases. From the same Museum we have also on loan the four large cartoons, which are hung in the Lecture Hall. The small water-colour pictures, illustrative of the earliest steam navigation, which were on loan last year, have been photographed by Mr. T. L. Patterson. An engraving of Watt was kindly presented by Messrs. Laurie & Fleming. Mr. G. R. Macdougall has again brought from New York a number of most beautiful skins of birds which are native to North America as well as to Britain. Mr. John Stewart presented several specimens, including the cuckoo and meadow pipit group. The financial statement showed the income for the year to be 4335 9S-, and the total expenditure £287 3s. 5d., leaving a surplus of £48 5s. 7d. The debt for 1888 stood at £71 13s. 2d., but the surplus this year will reduce it to £23 7s. 7d. PR 00nd hy Se Taine rw eg Io GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. JoHN SHAW, James B. STEPHENS, EpwarpD CaiIrD, M.A., Davin HILL, James MILLER, ; ADAMSON, WILLIAM . AITKEN, JAMES AlrKEN, W. N. A. ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C. A. ALLAN, ROBERT Atston, R. L. ANDERSON, J. WALLACE AuLp, WILLIAM Baird, ARTHUR R. . BALLINGALL, PETER. BarcLay, JOHN BaxtTER, WILLIAM B. BissErr, JOHN. BLAGE, A. Jey. Back, JOHN R., M. D, @ M. Brown, WILLIAM A. BRYMNER, JOHN Carrp, COLIN S. CairpD, PaTRICK T. . Cairp, ROBERT Catper, Marcus, M.D., CaMPBELL, DUNCAN. CAMPBELL, JOHN CaRMICHAEL, ANDREW CarMIcHaEL, J. D. M. CaRMICHAEL, JOHN H. CarMIcHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS [eels CuHas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, Ee Rs: coe LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1889-90. ee —— 1.—fbonorary embers. (With Year of Election. ) Arcup. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., 1863 1863 1863 1864 1865 1865 1873 11.—Ordinary dSsembers, Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank, Watt Place. 67 Newton Street. 67 Newton Street. 22 Forsyth Street. 8o Finnart Street. 79 Newton Street. 24 Brisbane Street. Bank of Scotland, 47 Cathcart SMe Oakfield East, Ratho Street. 58 Eldon Street. 75 Newton Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 6 George Square. 11g Eldon Street. 105 Eldon Street. Dungourney, 13 Newark Street. g Newark Street. 5 Newark Street. 12 Union Street. 21 Brisbane Street. 5 Trafalgar Street. 34 Forsyth Street. Milnwood, 93 Finnart Street. 76 Finnart Street. Milnwood, 93 Finnart Street. 35 Esplanade. EE a I Sn en So ne rn TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. Il CLERK, DUNCAN CLINK, CHARLES W. Cook, ARCHIBALD CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, THOMAS Curris, C. H.. Curtis, W. H. DENHOLM, JOHN DENNISTON, J. S. Dick, GEORGE Dovuectas, T. N. Duntop, M. F. ERSKINE, D. M. ERSKINE, JOHN Fercuson, A. D. FINGLAND, Rev. E. D., M.A Finutay, A. CAMPBELL Finuay, T. P. FISHER, R. F. . FLEMING, JAMES FLEMING, ROBERT Fraser, Hueu, L.D.S. Fyre, JOHN P. GILLORAN, JAMES L. GLEN, JAMES GRIER, THOMAS GRIEVE, ROBERT Harr, WILLIAM HAMILTON, ROBERT. HarpiE, WILLIAM, C.A. Hart, J. CAMPBELL Hasti£, JOHN . Hasti£E, WILLIAM HERBERT, REGINALD HEYLAND, A. C. ie, J. H. Eire, ji. Mi. . Houston, G. W. Houston, R. H. HutTcHEson, Wo. HutcuHison, Wo. HynpMav, JOHN G. JOHNSTONE, Revie Ee M.A. Kerr, ANDREW Kerr, DANIEL Kerr, JouHN KERR, J. S. 25 Octavia Terrace. 7 Bentinck Street. 23 Brisbane Street. 2 Wellington Street. Raillies, 93 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. Ebberly, 27 Octavia Terrace. 27 Bentinck Street. 42 Brisbane Street. 19 Patrick Street. 3 Brougham Street. 155 Eldon Street. Glenview, 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. Finnart Grove. 53 Union Street. 20 Union Street. 62 Esplanade. 61 Eldon Street. 40 Forsyth Street. 37 Fox Street. 22 Robertson Street. 29 Union Street. 60 Esplanade. 33 Kelly Street. Lincluden, 19 Octavia Terrace. 22 Brisbane Street. Glenholm, 7 Newark Street. 33 Union Street. 27 Finnart Street. Fairmount, 40 Esplanade. Glengarden, Fox Street. 44 Finnart Street. 78 Finnart Street. Newark Lodge, 28 Newark Street. Langford Lodge, 58 Finnart St. 53 Brougham Street. 52 Esplanade. Woolton, 93 Eldon Street. Birnam, 40 Newark Street. 8 Ardgowan Street (West). 24 Kelly Street. 6 Fox Street. 34 Eldon Street. 97 Brisbane Street. Heywood, 1 Margaret Street. Heathfield, 53 Eldon Street. Clydeview, 49 Margaret Street. Ve 12 KERR, ROBERT LANG, JAMES Lanc, JAMES, Jun. LANG, JOHN LANG, JOHN LEDINGHAM, ALEX. . LEITCH, ARTHUR O. LEeTHAM, WILLIAM Love, JOHN Lovr, ROBERT husk EDs. LYLE, ALEX. P. LYLE, Ropert P. M‘CLuRE, JOHN 3 M‘Cuiure, WILLIAM, Jun. MACDONALD, GEORGE MacDoucaL1i, DUGALD MacDouGa tt, G. R. MACFARLAN, ALEX. MacIntyre, JOHN D. MacKay, EDWARD . MacKELLar, PETER M‘KeELiaAR, ARCH. B. M‘Ketvig, Davin B. M‘KivER, JOHN MAcLEAN, ALEX, S. MAcMILLAN, Rev. Hucu, DADE, Ibs!) E.RS.E., ESuAs Scot. MacPualt, JoHN . MAcPHERSON yReEv.) P.M. A. Bs D. MACPHERSON, RoBERT : MARSHALL Ws M.D.,L.R.C.S. E. Mason, ROBERT Mitucan, WILLIAM Moon, FRANCIS Mortes, ALEX. S. Morton, ROBERT Morton, JAMES Muir, ROBERT MumMgE, CARL Murpocu, Davip R. Murray, GEORGE Murray, Rosert S. NEILL, GEo. D. NEILL, JAMES D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. NEILL, WM. J. NicoL, DUNCAN M.A. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 55 Newton Street. g Finnart Terrace. 26 Mearns Street. 40 Eldon Street. Eldon Villa, 65 Eldon Street. 3 Shaw Place. Madeira Lodge, 8 Newark Street. 63 Union Street. Royal Bank, 38 Cathcart Street. 28 Brisbane Street. Rosebank, 25 Forsyth Street. Marshill, 105 Finnart Street. Ingleholme, 107 Finnart Street. Mayfield, 66 Union Street. Mayfield, 66 Union Street. Erlsmere, tor Finnart Street. Burnlea, 3 Newark Street. 22 Fox Street. 75 Union Street. 22 Patrick Street. 8 George Square. 45 Finnart Street. 13 Lyle Street. 5 Robertson Street. Eastwood, 39 Finnart Street. 31 Bank Street. 70 Union Street. 5 Kelly Street. 24 Forsyth Street. 56 Forsyth Street. 8 Ardgowan Square. Nellieslee, Newark Street. 58 Forsyth Street. 38 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. 30 Forsyth Street. 30 Forsyth Street. Ardmore, 38 Newark Street. 1 Ardgowan Street (West). Lochwards, 7 Octavia Terrace. Greenlaw, Port-Glasgow. 3 Antigua Street. 26 Forsyth Street. National Bank, Cathcart Street. Glenfield, 1 Bedford Street. Lawthorn, 13 Octavia Terrace. 2 Octavia Terrace. TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. 13 NIicoL, Joun S. Niven, G. W. . Pans, W. U., M.A.~ PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, Rr Revi: PATON, James, MED.;.C. M. PATTERSON, ARAM bes FLC., ECS. PETTIGREW, Joun - PHILIP, Tuomas, NM. D:, C. M. PRENTICE, AUR: PRENTICE, Je Be PURVIS, F. PY RAMAGE, Wo. . RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW . RENNIE, ROBERT RODGER, JOHN Ross, P. L. Ross, WILLIAM RoucvigE, JAMES Rowan, JOHN . Rowan, Tuomas B.. ScoTT, ‘ALEXANDER . Scorr, Joun, C.B., F.R. S. E. Scorr, Joserx D. SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ALEx., Jun. SHEARER, HuGH SHEARER, R. B., M.A., LL.B. SLATER, JAMES, B.A., F.E.L.S. . SMITH, Rev. J. B. SOWTER, JOHN SPEIRS, WILLIAM SPROUL, ANDREW, C.E. STARK, THOMAS STEELE, ROBERT STERICKER, A. C. STEWART, ANDREW . STEWART, JAMES B. . STEWART, JAMEs K.. STEWART, SAMUEL SUTHERLAND, GEORGE Tait, ALEXANDER TANNAHILL, JAMES . TANNOCK, QUINTIN . THORBURN, Jas. G.. THORNE, ROBERT 15 Forsyth Street. 23 Newton Street. 77 Newton Street. Ashfield, 33 Finnart Street. 7 Belville Street. Elmhurst, 42 Newark Street. 1g Ardgowan Square. Belmont, 46 Margaret Street. 29 Finnart Street. 22 Union Street. Willow Park, 41 Ardgowan St. (W.) Willow Park, 41 Ardgowan St. (W.) Don Villa, Cardwell Bay. 10 Manor Crescent, Gourock. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 36 Union Street. 36 Forsyth Street. 25 West Blackhall Street. 63 Esplanade. 17 Ardgowan Square. Clydeview, 55 Esplanade. 50 Eldon Street. Denniston, 41 Newark Street. Seafield House, 34 Brougham St. Beltrees, 58 Union Street. 2 Glen Street. 2 Glen Street. 15 Fox Street. Hartfell, 97 Finnart Street. 5 Robertson Street. 24 Margaret Street. 149 Eldon Street. 4 Glen Street. 24 Bank Street. 17 Fox Street. 40 Finnart Street. 32 Brisbane Street. 14 Newark Street. 28 Esplanade. 54 Forsyth Street. Knocknair, Bogston. 27 Robertson Street. 35 Brisbane Street. 9 Finnart Street. 17 Ardgowan Street (West). Woodburn, 4 Newark Street. Clevelands, 36 Newark Street. I4 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. THORNE, THomas M. TREw, Rev. Joun, B.A. TYRE, JAMES WALKE R, HuGH Ww. WALKER, JoHN WALKER, JOHN W. WALKER, Louson . WALLACE, James, M.A., M. ie TRY ie S.E. ; WALLACE, Wm. K. WALTON, J. D. Witson, Wm. A., M. Dy ie: M. YOuNG, JouN S. Youncrr, RE: WAuputity WALTER Woodward, 51 Octavia Terrace. 61 Union Street. 81 Holmscroft Street. Bellevue, 19 Eldon Street. 59 Newton Street. 53 Forsyth Street. Westhorpe, 44 Newark Street. 16 Union Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (West). 65 Union Street. Thorncliffe, 54 Brisbane Street. 31 Esplanade. 28 Finnart Street. 29 Regent Street. PRESENTED 99SEP 1938 ETRE OCC OCCT CCC CCU TTT TY Gam dp de ] ah THIRTIETH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Greenock PBifosophical Society. SESSION 1890-91. ? GREENOCK : PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO,, CHARLES STREET. 1891. vv THIRTIETH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Greenock DBifosophicaf Society. SESSION 1890-91. GREENOCK : PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO., CHARLES STREET. 1891. Office-Bearers for Session 1891-92, ase Wresident—LOUSON WALKER, C.A. Bice-Presidents— ROBERT CAIRD. ROBERT MUIR. Treasurer—ANDREW CARMICHAEL. Secretary—GEORGE MURRAY. Sa Committee of Management. PRESIDENT. VIcE-PRESIDENTS. TREASURER. SECRETARY, Joun F. RANKIN. ALEX. S. MORIEs. CARL MUMME. J. CAMPBELL HART. Rev. J. F. MACPHERSON,M.A., B.D. ASO. LEITCH. Joun S. NICOL. EDWARD MACKAY. D. M. ERSKINE. ANDREW KERR. Hy PaeeURViSs ROBERT HAMILTON. Joun BIsseErT. A, R. PRENTICE. JAMES SLATER, B.A, Marcus CALDER, M.D. Joun R. Brack, M.D. Ts Lo PATTERSON; BoC rub. Gace M. F. DUNLOP. ' A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. Committee of Muscum and hall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) Dr. CALDER. Dr. BLACK. T. L. PATTERSON, M. F. DUNLOP. A. CAMPBELL FINLAY, Secretary. ROBERT MUIR, (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) Louson WALKER, 7Zveasurer. F. D. Morrison. WALTER W. B. RODGER. JOHN RoDGER, Chairman. Joun Scott, C.B. HuGH W. WALKER. Curator of Museum—THOMAS RENNIE. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Chirfiefh Annual Report, SESSION 1890-91. ATA Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Societys Hall, Watt Institution, on 6th March, 1891.—Louson Walker, E'sq., President, in the Chair. 1.—_Statement of Zccounts, Dr. Balance from previous Session, . ; : ; ee Sy lero mae 192 Members’ Tickets (191 @ 10/6; 1 @ s/h . £100 I0 212 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, . ; a7 (2-3 ——————_ 137 12 6 Interest on Bank Account, . 4 : > js ‘ - ; o 8 o SiO feck Cr. Lecturers’ Fees, 1st Half of Session, . P : £46 4 0 "W 2nd Half " . . . 27 18 oO os 474. 2 0 Expenses connected with Lectures, : 915 0 Museum Committee; contribution towards lighting, heating, and cleaning Lecture Hall, . : ; 10 0 O Printing and Stationery, : 4 : "1 x : , - 14 Il 6 Advertising, . : é : 8 18 6 Collector’s Commission and Hall- -keeper’: s Allowance, : : : 616 6 Postages, Telegrams, and Incidental ee ae of a fiacags . 316 9 Gasfitting and ee ° : : é Pes. 1 Balance, A F ‘ : - ; : . : 35 12. 9 4165 1 1 E. & O. E. (Signed) ROBERT HAMILTON, 7vreasurer. GREENOCK, 5¢i March, 1891.—We have examined the above Accounts, | examined the Vouchers, and. found all to be correct. The Balance in Bank—- Thirty-Five Pounds Twelve Shillings and Ninepence. (Signed) MUMME, ; g ' C. FINL ‘AY, Auditors. 4 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. I.—Statement of Proceedings. In submitting their report for the past Session, the Committee have to congratulate the Members on the continued prosperity of the Society—alike in respect to the membership, the finances, the high standard of the papers read to the Society, and the good attendances at the lectures. At the close of last Session the number of Members was 185; since then 34 have joined the Society, making in all 219. Of these, 3 have died, 2 left town, and 22 have resigned—leaving 192 at present on the Roll. The number of tickets issued to the Members for ladies and youths was 212, against 226 in the previous year. The Treasurer’s statement shows that the balance at credit of the Society now is £35 12s. 9d., as compared with £27 os. 7d. last year. The following Lectures were delivered during the past Session —18g0-91 :— Oct. 31.—“ Landmarks of Scott.” By WALLACE BRUCE, Esq., U.S. Consul, Edinburgh. Nov. 7.—“ Our Alphabet: Its Origin and Folk-lore.” By WILLIAM JOLLY, Esq., F.G.S., F.R.S.E., H.M. Inspector of Schools. » 14.—“ Electricity and its Practical Application.” Illustrated by Numerous Experiments and Lantern Views. By ARCHIBALD DENNY, Esq., M.I.N.A., &c., Dumbarton. yy 21.—“* German Culture.” By SIDNEY WHITMAN, Esq., London, Author of “ Imperial Germany.” » 128.—“ Count Tolstot as a Novelist and Social Reformer.” By M. SERGIUS STEPNIAK, Author of “The Career of a Nihilist,” “Underground Russia,” &c. Dec. 5.—“ Dramatic Recital.” By SAMUEL BRANDRAM, Esq., M.A., Oxon., London. » 12.—‘“Scalds and Saga Men: a Chapter in the Wonderful Liter- ature of Iceland.” By Davip Ross, Esq., M.A., B.Sc., LL.D., Principal E.C. Training College, Glasgow. » 19.—“ The Origin of Portrait Sculpture, and the History of the Ka.” With Lime-light Illustrations. By Miss AMELIA B. Epwarps, L.H.D., Ph.D., LL.D., Vice-President of the Egypt Exploration Fund. THIRTIETH ANNUAL REPORT. 5 Jan. 23.—IN HONOUR OF THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF JAMES Watt (January 19). “ Zhe Forth Bridge.” With Lime- light Illustrations. By ARCHIBALD Barr, Esq., D.Sc., M.Inst.C.E., Professor of Civil Engineering and Mechanics, Glasgow University. » 30.— ‘The Glories of a Beam of Light.” (lustrated by Experiments and the Oxy-hydrogen Lantern. By Eric S. BRUCE, Esq., M.A., Oxon., F.R.Met.Soc., &c., London. Feb. 6.—“ The Circulation of the Blood: a Chapter in the History of Physiology.” With Experimental Illustrations. By JOHN G. M‘KENDRICK, Esq., M.D., LL.D., F.R.S., &c., Professor of the Institutes of Medicine, Glasgow University. » 13.—“Modern Photography.” With Lime-light and other Il]lustra- tions. By EDMUND J. MILLS, Esq. D.Sc, F.R.S. Professor of Technical Chemistry, Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College. » 20—“ The Bloody Mackenzie.” By A. TAYLOR INNES, Esq,, Advocate, Edinburgh. » 27.—“Metal Engraving: Its Technical Processes and Artistic Results.” With Lime-light and other Illustrations from the Works of the most celebrated Line-Engravers, Mezzo- tinters, Etchers, &c. By JOHN M. GRAY, Esq., F.S.A.Scot., Curator, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh. With one exception, the programme issued at the beginning of the course was carried through—the exception being the Musical Lecture, which Mr. Carl Armbruster was unfortunately unable to deliver. The Committee endeavoured to obtain a first-class lecturer on music, but owing to the shortness of the notice they were unsuccessful. The thanks of the Society are due to Dr. Ross for so kindly coming to the assistance of the Committee, and for his excellent Lecture. The Society is also greatly indebted to Mr. Archibald Denny, Dumbarton, for his admirable Lecture on “Electricity and its Practical Application,” which he illustrated by numerous beautiful experiments and lantern views: he also had the Hall brilliantly lighted up by large sunbeam incandescent lamps. Through the kind permission of Messrs. John Hastie & Co., a complete electric installation was fitted up, and the current trans- mitted from their Works to the Hall by cables erected by the 6 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. National Telephone Company. This is not the first time the Messrs. Hastie have laid the Society under obligation by supplying power for a similar purpose. Thanks are also due to the Managers of Union Street United Presbyterian Church and Messrs. Mac- Symon & Company, for permitting the wires to be attached to the roofs of their buildings; and to the National Telephone Company for the efficient manner in which the cables were fitted up. For the Watt Anniversary Lecture the Committee were fortunate in securing Professor Archibald Barr, D.Sc., of Glasgow University, to whom the warmest acknowledgments are due for his exceedingly interesting and instructive lecture on the “‘ Forth Bridge.” The successive stages in the construction of this, the greatest engineering work of the age, were well illustrated by numerous lantern slides. During this Session, as on many previous occasions, Mr. Andrew Kerr and Mr. T. L. Patterson have very kindly given their services and lanterns, where lime-light illustrations were required. A general desire having been expressed that the Gilchrist Educational Trust should be approached for another course of Science Lectures for the people, the Committee are glad to report that an application sent in early in the Session was favourably entertained, and a course of six lectures granted, the dates fixed being January 13, 17; February 10, 24; and March ro and 24—the lecturers being Sir Robert S. Ball, LL.D., F.R.S.; Professor M‘Intosh, M.D., F.R.S.; Mr. A. P. Laurie, M.A., F.R.S.E.; Rev. Dr. Dallinger, F.R.S.; Dr. Drinkwater, F.C.S.; and Dr. Andrew Wilson, F.R.S.E. With a view to the successful carrying out of these Yectures a special sub-committee was appointed, with the President, Mr. Louson Walker, as chairman ; Mr. Robert Hamilton as treasurer, and Mr. George Murray as local secretary. This Committee, as was done on the former occasion, secured the co-operation of the Directors of the Mechanics’ Institution, and of representative men connected with the various public works in town. Four of the Lectures have already been delivered in the Town Hall, and the magnificent audiences—close on 3,oo0o—which have attended, show the success with which the Special Committee have done their work. The full report by this Committee will be submitted on the completion of the course. ——————————E——EEE——————— ae THIRTIETH ANNUAL REPORT. | The Executive Committee of the James Watt Memorial, referred to in last Annual Report, have had under consideration proposals with regard to the form which the Memorial should assume, and a scheme has been drafted ; and it is understood they are waiting a favourable opportunity of securing distinguished patronage before : taking further proceedings. At the statutory meeting of the Society in December, the ; Annual Report by the Committee of the Museum and Lecture Hall was submitted, a summary of which is appended. The vacancies then occurring in the Society’s representatives in that Committee were filled up by the re-election of Mr. A. C. Finlay and Mr. Robert Muir. The Office-bearers, who now retire, are Mr. George Macdonald, Senior Vice-President; and Mr. John Hastie, Mr. Wm. UU; Park M.A., Dr. Wallace, Mr. Robert Muir, and Mr. A. C. Finlay, Members of Committee, all of whom are inelegible for re-election to the same office for twelve months. The Treasurer, Mr. Robert Hamilton, having served for five years, and the Secretary, Mr. James Slater, who has served for four years, have intimated their intention of retiring from office at this Meeting. The Committee desire to place on record their very high appreciation of the valuable services which these gentlemen have rendered to the Society, and their regret that other engagements prevent them continuing to hold their respective offices. The Committee regret to record the deaths of two Honorary Members, Mr. David Hill and Mr. John Shaw: the former having died in London some time ago, and the latter at Cape Town last,June. The Proceedings of the following Societies were received during the year, viz.:—Canadian Institute, Toronto ; Junior Engineering Society, London ; Glasgow Philosophical Society. 8 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Summary of Report of Committee of Museum and Lecture hall, For Year ending 81st December, 1890. — 0 OF 00+ a During the year the Committee have, to the full extent of the funds at their disposal, added to the number of specimens. Money spent in this way has been almost entirely on birds, some expenditure has also been made for furniture and fittings. The collection of British birds again calls for special notice, as it is now almost complete, comprising as it does 365 specimens. In every case there has been placed a printed card with the names of all the birds and the order, and stating under what conditions they are called British—whether indigenous, introduced, migratory, or as occasional visitors. In this way a great deal of ornithological information is afforded to any one who consults these cards, labels, and specimens. In a small separate case there have been mounted 33 American Warblers, the handsome gift of Mr. W. E. D. Scott, ornithologist, of New York, received through the good offices of Mr. George R. Macdougall. Full printed descriptions are attached to each. All the arranging, extracting of information, and printing, is the work of the Curator. The collection of British Mammals has been considerably increased during the year. Notable among the gifts received at the Museum is a large granite slab engraved with Egyptian figures. ‘This was forwarded by the Committee of the Egypt Exploration Fund, and came here owing to the generosity of Mr. John Scott, C.B. It is fully described in an article written by Mr. T. L. Patterson, a copy of which is placed for reference beside the stone. LaCie es Na EE —6ESIIEE———>_————————————EESS a= THIRTIETH ANNUAL REPORT. 9 The Committee would like to add largely to the collection of ship models, and invite the loan or the present of such. They have to thank the sons of the late Mr. Robert Steele for lending the builders’ models of several of the early paddle steamers of the Cunard fleet, and of China clipper sailing ships. The authorities of South Kensington Museum have again re- filled their four cases with interesting objects. One of the cases is now devoted to boat models: in other cases are specimens of Eastern artistic workmanship. Mr. Rennie, curator, has kindly presented to the Museum a very interesting piece of his own handiwork—a violin in white wood. Along with it is exhibited a drawing with names of parts, and full details of all measurements. The Curator’s report showed that a number of resident townsmen occasionally send gifts to the Museum, and that several gentlemen after leaving Greenock still interest themselves in the Museum, notably the former secretary, Mr. George R. Macdougall. The number of visitors during the year amounted to about 20,000. The financial statement showed that the income for the year was £309 9s. 6d., and the expenditure £345 3s. The debt at 1889 stood at £23 7s. 7d. This, added to the present year’s deficit, makes a total of £59 1s. 1d., which is altogether accounted for by the purchase of fresh specimens for the Museum. Io GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1890-91. Serer} TUITE Enters 1.—bonorary “Members. ( With Year of Election.) ARcHD. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, ny é James B. STEPHENS, Epwarp Carrp, M. ‘A., Tas Dy James MILLER, 1863 1863 1864 1865 1873 11.— Ordinary Members. ADAM, RoBERT G. ADAM, WILLIAM ADAMSON, WILLIAM . AITKEN, JAMES . AITKEN, W. N. A. ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A.. ALLAN, ROBERT Auston, R. L. . : ANDERSON, J. WALLACE ANDREW, WILLIAM AULD, WILLIAM BaILey, J. W. BairpD, ARTHUR R. BALLINGALL, PETER . BARCLAY, JOHN. BAXTER, WILLIAM B. BIsSET, JOHN Buack, A. J. BLACK, JOHN . Buack, JOHN R., M. ibe Cc M. BRowN, WILLIAM AGe BRYMNER, JOHN Bryson, WILLIAM K, BucHANAN, ROBERT . CarrD, CoLin S. CarrpD, Patrick T. CarrD, ROBERT. : CaLpER, Marcus, M.D. CAMPBELL, DUNCAN . CARMICHAEL, ANDREW Hollybank, Madeira Street. 11 Margaret Street. Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank, Watt Place. 67 Newton Street. 67 Newton Street. 22 Forsyth Street. 67 Union Street. 42 Brisbane Street. 79 Newton Street. 52 Forsyth Street. 24 Brisbane Street. Bank of Scotland, 47 Cathcart St. Oakfield East, Ratho Street. 58 Eldon Street. Barima Bank, 39 Fox Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 8 Eldon Street. 6 George Square. 119 Eldon Street. 105 Eldon Street. 159 Eldon Street. 35 Brisbane Street. Dungourney, 13 Newark Street. 9 Newark Street. 5 Newark Street. 12 Union Street. 7 Grey Place. 34 Forsyth Street. J THIRTIETH ANNUAL REPORT. EXE CaRMICHAEL, J. D. M. CARMICHAEL, JOHN H. CARMICHAEL, R. D. . CARMICHAEL, THOMAS Ciark, Rev. HENRY W. CLERK, DUNCAN CLINK, CHARLES W. . Cook, ARCHIBALD CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, THOMAS. Corps, C. H: . Curtis, W. H. . DENHOLM, JOHN DENNISTON, J. S. Dick, GEORGE . : Doruik, Rev. ELVERY, B.A. Douc as, T. N. Dun top, M. F.. ERsKINE, D. M. Fercuson, A. D. FINGLAND, Rev. E. Ds M.A. Finuay, A. CAMPBELL Finzay, T. P. FISHER, R. F. FLEMING, JAMES FowLIN, CHARLES R. H. FULLARTON, RosBert, M. A. Fyre, JOHN P. . : GILLORAN, JAMES L. . GLEN, JAMES GRIER, THOMAS GRIEVE, ROBERT Hair, WILLIAM. HaMILTON, ROBERT . Haropik, WILLIAM, C.A. Hart, J. CAMPBELL . Harvik, Rosert D. N. HASTIE, JOHN . Hastig, WILLIAM HEyLanp, A. C. eatEL,” J. FL. pet, |. M. . : Houston, ANDREW . Hovustovn, G. W. Hovuston, R. H. HutcHEson, Wo. Hutcuison, Wm. Milnwood, 93 Finnart Street. 76 Finnart Street. Milnwood, 93 Finnart Street. 35 Esplanade. 49 Brisbane Street. 25 Octavia Terrace. 7 Bentinck Street. 23 Brisbane Street. 2 Wellington Street. Raillies, 93 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. Ebberly, 27 Octavia Terrace. 27 Bentinck Street. 42 Brisbane Street. 19 Patrick Street. 3 Brougham Street. 72 Eldon Street. 155 Eldon Street. Glenview, 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. 53 Union Street. 20 Union Street. 62 Esplanade. 61 Eldon Street. 40 Forsyth Street. 37 Fox Street. 1g Ardgowan Street (West). Ivybank, Port-Glasgow. 60 Esplanade. 33 Kelly Street. Lincluden, 19 Octavia Terrace. 22 Brisbane Street. Glenholm, 7 Newark Street. 33 Union Street. 5 Robertson Street. Fairmount, 40 Esplanade. Glengarden, Fox Street. 40 Nicolson Street. 44 Finnart Street. 78 Finnart Street. Langford Lodge, 58 Finnart St. 60 Forsyth Street. 52 Esplanade. 11 Forsyth Street. Woolton, 93 Eldon Street. Birnam, 40 Newark Street. 8 Ardgowan Street (West). 24 Kelly Street. I2 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. HyNpMAN, JOHN G. . Kerr, ANDREW KERR, DANIEL . ISERR eos KERR, ROBERT LANG, JOHN LrEITcH, ARTHUR Cas LETHAM, WILLIAM LovE, Joun Lover, ROBERT . lusk, H. D: LYLE wAnmx:, 2: LYLE, RosBert P. M‘CatLumM, DUNCAN M‘CLUuRE, JOHN MacbDOoNALD, GEORGE MacDovcatt, DUGALD MacDouca.t, G. R. MacFARLAN, ALEX. MacIntyre, JOHN D. MacKay, EpwarbD M‘KELvIgE, Davin B. M‘KINNON, JOHN M‘KiIveErR, JOHN MactEAn, ALEX. S. . MacLean, JOHN , MAcMILLAN, Rev. HucH, D. D., LEAD HRS Es, Beas, Scot. MacNaucut AN, JAMES MacPuHal., Joun MacrPHERSON, ROBERT Mason, ROBERT MILLER, THOMAS Moris, ALBSenS. Morton, ERNEST Morton, ROBERT Muir, ROBERT MummME, CARL Muropocu, Davip R. Murray, GEORGE Murray, ROBERT S. NEILL, GEo. D. NEILL, JAMEs D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. NicoL, DUNCAN M‘CuiurRE, WILLIAM, Jun., M.A. MAcPHERSON, Rev. J. F., M. AS B. D. MarsHatL, W.J., M.D., LR C.S.E. 6 Fox Street. 97 Brisbane Street. Heywood, 1 Margaret Street. Clydeview, 49 Margaret Street. 55 Newton Street. Eldon Villa, 65 Eldon Street. Madeira Lodge, 8 Newark Street. 63 Union Street. Royal Bank, 38 Cathcart Street. 28 Brisbane Street. Rosebank, 25 Forsyth Street. Marshill, 105 Finnart Street. Ingleholme, 107 Finnart Street. Glenburn, 6 Newark Street. Mayfield, 66 Union Street. Mayfield, 66 Union Street. Erlsmere, to1 Finnart Street. Burnlea, 3 Newark Street. 22 Fox Street. 75 Union Street. 22 Patrick Street. 8 George Square. 10 Forsyth Street. 2 Lyle Street. Eastwood, 39 Finnart Street. 31 Bank Street. Craigduart, 3 Octavia Terrace. 70 Union Street. 29 Nelson Street (W.). 5 Kelly Street. Belmont, 46 Margaret Street. 56 Forsyth Street. 8 Ardgowan Square. Nellieslee, Newark Street. 21 Finnart Street. 63 Finnart Street. 30 Forsyth Street. 30 Forsyth Street. Ardmore, 38 Newark Street. 1 Ardgowan Street (West). Lochwards, 7 Octavia Terrace. Greenlaw, Port-Glasgow. 3 Antigua Street. 26 Forsyth Street National Bank, Cathcart Street. Glenfield, 1 Bedford Street. 2 Octavia Terrace. Eee Oe i ee ie THIRTIETH ANNUAL REPORT. 13 NIcoL, JOHN S. NIven, G. W. Nixon, HENRY Park, W. U., M.A. PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES Paterson, R. R. : PaTon, JAMES, M.D., C. M. PaTTERSON, T. L., FI O15 F.CS. PHILIP, Tuomas, M.D PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, J. R. PRENTICE, THOMAS Purvis, FP. . Quin, WILLIAM A. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW RENNIE, JOHN RENNIE, ROBERT RODGER, JOHN " Rorison, THomas D. Ross, P. L. Ross, WILLIAM RouGvVIE, JAMES Rowan, GEORGE Rowan, JOHN . Rowan, THomas B. RUSSELL, JOSEPH Scott, ALEXANDER . Scorr, Joun, C.B., F.R.S. E. Scott, JosepH D, SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ALEX., Jun. SHEARER, Hucu SHEARER, RE B. MA LL.B. SLATER, JAMEs, 'B. As, F.ELS. Sowrer, JouHN ; Speirs, ALEx. J. SPEIRS, WILLIAM STARK, THOMAS STEELE, JAMES STEWART, ANDREW STEWART, JAMES B. . STEWART, JAMES K. . STEWART, SAMUEL TANNOCK, QUINTIN . TAYLOR, JAMEs G. TuHom, WILLIAM A. Faas 15 Forsyth Street. 23 Newton Street. Miramichi, Port-Glasgow. 17 Robertson Street. Ashfield, 33 Finnart Street. 7 Belville Street. Elmhurst, 42 Newark Street. 3 Ardgowan Square. Maybank, 59 Finnart Street. 42 Finnart Street. 74 Finnart Street. Willow Park, 41 Ardgowan St. (W.) Willow Park, 41 Ardgowan St. (W.) Don Villa, Cardwell Bay 42 Brisbane Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 55 Finnart Street. 36 Union Street. 36 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. 35 Regent Street. 63 Esplanade. 17 Ardgowan Square. 67 Union Street. Clydeview, 55 Esplanade. 50 Eldon Street. The Knowe, Port-Glasgow Road. Denniston, 41 Newark Street. Seafield House, 34 Brougham St. Beltrees, 58 Union Street. 2 Glen Street. 2 Glen Street. 15 Fox Street. Hartfell, 97 Finnart Street. 14 Princes Street. 149 Eldon Street. 4 Glen Street. 4 Glen Street. 17 Fox Street. 40 Finnart Street. 14 Newark Street. 28 Esplanade. 54 Forsyth Street. Knocknair, Bogston. 17 Ardgowan Street (West). Eskgrove Villa,50ArdgowanSt.(W.) 38 Brisbane Street. 14 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. THORBURN, JAS. G THORNE, ROBERT THORNE, THomas M. TREW, Rev. JOHN, B.A. TURNBULL, A. J., C.E. TYRE, JAMES : WALKER, HucH W. WALKER, JOHN . WALKER, JOHN W. WALKER, Louson, C.A. WALLACE, James, M.A., M.D., L.R.C S, E. WALLACE Ws. K. WALTON, J: D.,: Watt, WILLIAM WILSON, JOHN . Witson, Ws. A., WINGATE, J. S.. YounGER, R. L. YUILL, WALTER M.D., C.M., Woodburn, 4 Newark Street. Clevelands, 36 Newark Street. Woodward, 51 Octavia Terrace. 61 Union Street. Linwood, 83 Brisbane Street. 81 Holmscroft Street. Bellevue, 19 Eldon Street. 59 Newton Street. 53 Forsyth Street. Westhorpe, 44 Newark Street. 16 Union Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (West). 65 Union Street. 35 Ardgowan Street (West). 53 Brisbane Street. Thorncliffe, 54 Brisbane Street. Westhorpe, 44 Newark Street. 28 Finnart Street. 29 Regent Street. ‘ SN ad | ah “ a D9OSEP 1939 a THIRTY- SECOND NNUAL REPORT OF THE Greenock | DBifosopBicat Society. SESSION 1892-98. 1898. THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT Greenock DBifosophical Society. SESSION 1892-98. GREENOCK : PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO., CHARLES STREET. 18983. Office-Bearers for Session 1893-94. President—ROBERT CAIRD. JOHN R. BLACK, M.D. Vice-Presidents— ANDREW KERR. Treasurer—J. CAMPBELL HART. Secretary—GEORGE MURRAY. LO Committee of Management. PRESIDENT. J. W. GILMER. VICE-PRESIDENTS. ROBERT Morton. TREASURER, Rev. J. F. JoHNSTONE, M.A. SECRETARY. Sheriff J. HENDERSON BEGG. PEs BURVIS: J. W. WALKER. ROBERT HAMILTON. R. B. SHEARER, M.A., LL.B. A. R. PRENTICE. WILLIAM Cook, B.A. JAMES SLATER, B.A. A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. Louson WALKER. RoBert MuIR. ANDREW CARMICHAEL. Marcus CALDER, M.D. WILLIAM HARDIE. T. L. PatTerson, F.LC., F.Gcs: WILLIAM AULD. HH. D. Lusk: ~~ i Committee of Museum and ‘hall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) A. CAMPBELL FINLAY, Secretary. Louson WALKER, Chairman and ROBERT MUIR. Treasurer. Dr. CALDER. Joun Scorr, C.B. Dr. BLACK. HuGH W. WALKER. T. L. PATTERSON. F. D. MorRIson. 1h ID! IGwicns, WALTER W. B. RODGER. JouHN RopGER. eee Curator of Museum—THOMAS RENNIE. GREENOGK PHILOSOPHICAL SOGIETY. Chirty-Second Annual Report, SESSION 1892-93. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Society's Hall, Watt Institution, on 3rd March, 189j3— Robert Caird, Esq., President, in the Chair. Sieiet Waibs bee ee cae ae EERE DAA ARR ARADO AR AARRRAR RAR ROS tl. Oe A Ae a a ae oe SE, AE aE a a eae eae oe = cae 2 OO 1.—_Statement of Accounts. INCOME, Balance from last Session, . ‘ : - : i : - £3017 4 230 Members, at 10/6, . - ; ; ae & p08 eae. 280 Ladies and Youths, at 3/6, - ; : 3 49 0 O -—— 169 I5 oO Interest on Bank Account, . : . 5 : 3 4 o 18 II 4201 11 3 EXPENDITURE. Lecturers’ Fees, . : - ; : : ; : 47 T Biato Expenses connected with Taitives, : . . : : (ol elere, Museum Committee—Lighting, Heating, and Cleaning Hall, : 10 0 oO Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, . : - : : : 18 14 6 Watt and Opening Lectures and Programmes, ~ : : TSG Collector and Hallkeeper’s Allowances and Outlays, 1 ha ay | Lantern Fittings, . - ; : : : - : Giigicg Chairs, . : : 3 . : - : F 600 Secretary and Tene s Otihays: ? 6 13 11 Balance to next Session, - : : : 2 : : . so rr x 4201 11 3 Note.—Out of above balance £20 has been appropriated for the Lantern, 7 (OLE: (Signed) J. CAMPBELL HART, Zyeasurer. GREENOCK, 37d March, 1893.—We have examined the Account of which the above is an Abstract, compared it with the Vouchers, and found all correct, the Balance in Bank being Fifty-nine Pounds, Eleven Shillings, and One Penny. (Signed) WM. AULD, ; .W. GILMER |} Auditors a 4 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. [1.— Statement of Proceedings. FO ier In submitting its Report for the past Session, the Committee has pleasure in referring to the large addition which has been made to the Membership of the Society. The number of Members at the close of last Session was 196; of these 17 have resigned ; but at the commencement of the present Session 51 new Members joined, making the total present Membership 230. There has also been an increase in the number of Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets sold, the total number taken up this Session being 280, as against 221 last Session. It will be seen from the Treasurer’s Statement that the balance at the credit of the Society now is £59 11s. 1d., as compared with 430 78. 4d. last year; out of this balance, however, there remains to be paid the cost, amounting to £20 or thereby, of the oxyhydrogen lantern purchased by the Society ; but even taking this into account, a considerable sum has been added to the balance of last year. Keeping in view the payment of this sum and also the extraordinary outlay incurred in providing additional chairs, and in the purchase of the screen and other apparatus connected with the lantern, the Committee thinks it is not without reason in congratulating the Members on the financial position of the Society. The following Lectures were delivered during the past Session 1892-93 :— 1892 Oct. 28.—“Wew and Old Ways to the Far East, the Overland Route and the Suez Canal.” With Lime-light Illustrations. By Sir THOMAS SUTHERLAND, K.C.M.G., L.L.D., M.P. Nov. 4.—“Wotes of a Visit to China and Japan in the Spring of 189r.” With Lime-light Illustrations. By THOMAS PRENTICE, Esq., Greenock. » i1.—“The Properties of Gases Explained and Lllustrated.” With Experiments. By Professor CARGILL G. KNOTT, D.Sc., F.R.S.E., Edinburgh. — —— te i ot THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 5 Nov. 18.—“Scottish National Melodies from their Early Sources to the Present Time.” With Vocal and other Illustrations. By Miss A. M. WAKEFIELD, London. » 25.—‘Yohn Ruskin; the Cultivation of Taste in our Schools, «vith special reference to his views.” By WILLIAM JOLLY, Esq., F.G.S., F.R.S.E., H.M. Inspector of Schools, Glasgow. Dec. 2.—“Colour and Form in the Animal World.” With Lime-light Illustrations. By E. B. PouLTon, Esq., M.A, ERS London. » 9—Dramatic Recital. By Miss JENNIE M‘GaRRy, Canadian Elocutionist. » 16.—“The Homes and Haunts of Tennyson.” By G. G. NAPIER, Esq., M.A., Glasgow. With Lime-light and Vocal IJlustra- tions. Vocalists: Mr. James MacKinnon and Miss Milly Holding. 1893 Jan. 27.—“Sir Henry Raeburn, R.A.,and Portraiture in Scotland” With Lime-light Illustrations. By JoHN M. Gray, Esq., F.S:Ay, Scotland, Curator, National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh. Feb. 3.—“Macbeth seen through French and German Spectacles.” By M. JuLEs A. L. Kunz, Lecturer on French Literature in Heriot-Watt College, Edinburgh, and Queen Margaret College, Glasgow. » 10.— “Some Aspects of Carlyle’s Practical Philosophy.” By JOHN MacCunw, Esq., M.A., Professor of Philosophy and Political Economy in the University College, Liverpool. » 17.—“Flame: its Nature and Properties.” With Experimental Illustrations. By THOMAS W. DRINKWATER, Esq., Ph.D., F.C.S., &c., Lecturer on Chemistry, Edin. Sch. Medicine. » 24.—“The Byeways of Brain Action.” Illustrated by Black-board Sketches. By Dr. ANDREW WILSON, F.R.S.E., 1 OA aS &c., Edinburgh. , The Watt Anniversary Lecture this year was kindly undertaken by Sir Frederick Bramwell, Bart., D.C.L., &c., but unfortunately he has been obliged through illness to postpone the delivery of his lecture until 5th April next. With the exception just mentioned the programme issued at the commencement of the Session was carried through in its entirety. 6 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Following up the recommendation embodied in the last Annual Report the Committee approached Captain Noble, C.B., with the view of obtaining his approval of the proposal to print and circulate his able lecture on “Internal Ballistics.” Captain Noble not only acquiesced in the proposal, but was kind enough to present the Society with 190 copies for distribution among the Members, for which the most cordial acknowledgments of the Society are due to him. To Sir Thomas Sutherland and Mr. Thomas Prentice special thanks are due for the very able and interesting lectures which they delivered, and the Committee desires to record the indebtedness of the Society to Mr. G. G. Napier, who not only delivered his lecture on the “ Homes and Haunts of Tennyson” free of charge, but also bore, in great part, the expenses of the limelight and vocal illustrations with which it was accompanied. . As agreed to at the opening meeting of the Session, Sir Thomas Sutherland’s lecture on ‘‘ New and Old Ways to the Far East” has been printed and circulated among the Members. Owing to the frequent use which is now being made of limelight illustrations in our lectures, the Committee resolved to purchase for the use of the Society an oxyhydrogen lantern, and accordingly voted the sum of £20 or thereby for this purpose. During the first half of the Session Mr. Andrew Kerr and Mr. T. L. Patterson again kindly lent their lanterns and services to the Society in illustrating several of the lectures. For these and for the assistance rendered by these gentlemen in the purchase of the new lantern the Society is under obligation to them; and the Committee again desires to place on record its sense of indebtedness to them for the many services they have in past years rendered to the Society in this connection. An afternoon course of University Extension Lectures was this Session delivered to a class of ror students. The course consisted of six lectures on ‘The Age of the French Revolution,” delivered by the Rev. James Mackinnon, M.A., Ph. D. (Heidelberg), Lecturer on History in the Glasgow Athenzeum. After paying all expenses a balance of £3 5s. remained on hand from this course, which sum has been added to the balance from the THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 7 similar course held last Session. The sum in the hands of the Treasurer on account of the afternoon Lectures now amounts, with interest, to £8 os. 1d. Another course of University Extension Lectures was deliycred on Wednesday evenings to a class composed chiefly of artizans. This course consisted of six lectures on “ Electricity,” delivered by Mr. Angus M‘Lean, B.Sc., C.E., assistant to the Professor of Natural Philosophy in the Glasgow and West of Scotland ‘Technical College. For this course 558 tickets were sold, but as, in order to bring the Lectures within the reach of all who might wish to attend, the price of the ticket had been fixed at 6d., the receipts were less than the expenditure by the sum of £13 13s. 1d., which deficit was defrayed out of the Gilchrist Lecture Fund. This fund, after paying that balance, amounts, with interest, to 446 12s. 8d. A number of the students attending the evening class having, at the close of the course, expressed a desire that a continuation course of other six more advanced lectures should be delivered, the Committe thought the present a good opportunity of encouraging the students, and accordingly arranged for the delivery by Mr.'M‘Lean of another course of six lectures. Five of the lectures of this second course have now been delivered, and the audiences have been large and appreciative throughout. On this course, also, there will be a deficit, which will be defrayed out of the Gilchrist Lecture Fund. The Committee is gratified that these lectures have been so much appreciated, and that the efforts of the Society to stimulate these courses of systematic study have been so well received. The Committe has made an application to the Combe Trust, Edinburgh, for a grant to Greenock of a course of Combe Lectufes by Dr. Andrew Wilson, to be delivered next winter. No reply has as yet been received to the application, but the Committee is hopeful that a grant will be received, in which case the Lectures will be delivered in the Town Hall. At the meeting held on 26th December, 1892, in terms of the Constitution of the Society, the Annual Report of the Committee of the Museum and Hall, of which a summary is appended, was submitted. The vacancies occurring in the Society’s representatives in the Museum Committee were filled up by the re-election of Mr. T. L. Paterson and the election of Mr. H. D. Lusk. 8 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. The office-bearers whose term now expires are ._—-Mr. Robert Muir, senior vice-president ; and Mr. A. Q. Leitch, Mr. John S. Nicol, Mr. Edward Mackay, Mr. D. M. Erskine, and Mr. Andrew Kerr, all of whom are ineligible for re-election to the same office for the following year. ‘The proceedings of the following Societies were received during the year, viz:—Canadian Institute, Toronto; Junior Engineering Society, London ; Glasgow Philosophical Society. THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. 9 Summary of Report of Committee of Museum and Lecture hall, For Year ending 3ist December, 1892. Se et SS Notable among the donors to the Museum this year are Mr. Thomas Steel, formerly of Greenock, and an active member of the Greenock Natural History Society, who has presented a number of articles of great interest both in ethnology and natural history ; and Mr. Thomas Fisher, an earnest local botanist, who has been actively working up the Flora of the district. The plants given by the latter have been mounted, and add largely to the herbarium, which is now almost complete as a local collection. Dr. Pilgar, of Paddington, through his friend, Dr. Calder, pre- sented several splendid carboniferous fossils. Other gentlemen have added considerably to their former gifts, and ladies also have made notable presentations. A set of fifty beautiful photographs of scenes in the Sandwich Islands has been kindly lent by Dr. Douglas for exhibition during the New Year holidays. During the past year much has been done towards furnishing and for the better showing of many of the exhibits. The Egyptian Lion has been set upon a pedestal at the doorway ; and the large carved Egyptian stone has been coloured in the manner adopted at the British Museum. A number of large wall-cases have also been erected, and the Committee has decided to continue the building of these round the ground floor of the Museum. Io : GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. The Trustees of the South Kensington Museum have again renewed the contents of their four cases, and’ have also again supplied four cartoons for the decoration of the Lecture Hall. The number of visitors during the year amounted to about 20,000. The Financial Report for the year shows an income of 4330 15s. 6d., and expenditure £271 7s. 7d., leaving a surplus of £59 7s. rrd., which has been applied towards the reduction of -the deficit at the close of last year of £104 7s.; the total debt now amounting to 444 Ios. 1d. THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1892-93. + + am ++ 1.—‘bonorary Members. ( With Year of Election. ) Sir Arcun. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., CHAS. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F R.S., JAMEs B. STEPHENS, Epwarp Cairp, M.A., cr: Ds DCL. ANDREW NOBLE, C.B., F.R.S., 11.—Ordinary Members. ADAM, JOHN Apa, R. G. ApAM, WILLIAM ADAMSON, WILLIAM . AGNEW, JAMES . AITKEN, JAMES. AITKEN, W. N. A. ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A.. ALLAN, GEORGE J. ALLAN, ROBERT ANDERSON, JOHN ANDERSON, J. WALLACE AULD, WILLIAM DALEY, J. W.. . Barrp, ARTHUR R. BALLINGALL, PETER . BALLANTINE, ALEXANDER R. Barciay, JOHN. Barr, JAMES Baxter, WILLIAM B. Becc, J. HENDERSON BENSON, ROBERT Brack, A. J. Biack, JOHN. BLACK, Joun R., M. D., Gs M. BLAIR, ia es BLAKE, MATTHEW Bowpen, JouN Brown, JOHN A. Browy, J. D. Brown, M. MC. Browy, R. G. Brown, W...A. BREMNER, ALEXANDER, FE. E. i. S. Bryson, WILLIAM K. 2 Dock Breast. Hollybank, Madeira Street. 22 Forsyth Street. EE 1863 1863 1864 1865 1892 Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 1 Newark Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank. 67 Newton Street. 9 Esplanade. 67 Newton Street. 39 Esplanade. 67 Union Street. 79 Newton Street. 52 Forsyth Street. 24 Brisbane Street. Bank of Scotland. 28 Forsyth Street. Oakfield East, Ratho Street. 32 Ardgowan Street (West). Whitefarland. Thorndean: House. 6 Bank Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 8 Eldon Street. 37 Union Street. 27 Cathcart Street. 60 Forsyth Street. 6 Brisbane Street. 36 Margaret Street. 67 Esplanade. 53 Newton Street. 4t Esplanade. 119 Eldon Street. 53 Newton Street. 159 Eldon Street. Deen eee eee ee ee 12 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. BuCHANAN, ROBERT . CarrpD, CoLin S. Carp, Patrick T. CaIRD, ROBERT CaLpER, Marcus, M.D. CAMERON, JOHN CAMPBELL, DUNCAN CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CaRMICHAEL, J. D. M. CARMICHAEL, Wo. H. CARMICHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CLERK, DUNCAN CLINK, CHARLES W. . Cook, ARCHIBALD Coox, Wmiiam, BAL, PE.LS. CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWEORD, THOMAS. Curtis, C. Hes Curtis, W. H. . Davik, ROBERT, Jun. DENHOLM, JOHN DENNISTON, J. S. DIcK, GEORGE . Douctas, T. N. DuNCAN, GEORGE Duncan, JOHN . Duntop, M. F.. ERSKINE, D. M. ; Fercuson, A. D., M.A., . FINGLAND, Rev. E. D., M.A. Fintay, A. CAMPBELL ENT A Weeden FLEMING, JAMES FULLARTON, HUGH FULTON, JAMES Fyre, JOHN P. . GILMER, JoHN W. GLEN, JAMES GRIER, THOMAS GRIEVE, ROBERT Harr, WILLIAM. HAMILTON, ROBERT . Hami.Lton, W. HARDIE, WILLIAM, CA. Hart, t CAMPBELL . Hasti£, JOHN Hastik, WILLIAM * 35 Brisbane Street. 13 Newark Street. Belleaire. 5 Newark Street. 12 Union Street. 25 Brisbane Street. 49 Brougham Street. 34 Forsyth Street. 93 Finnart Street. 76 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 35 Esplanade. 25 Octavia Terrace. 7 Bentinck Street. 23 Brisbane Street. 71 Newton Street. 2 Wellington Street. 93 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. 27 Octavia Terrace. 27 Bentinck Street. 4 Fox Street. 27 Finnart Street. 19 Patrick Street. 3 Brougham Street. 155 Eldon Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. 53 Union Street. 33 Esplanade. 62 Esplanade. 61 Eldon Street. 39 Eldon Street. 103 Finnart Street. 37 Finnart Street. 103 Eldon Street. 40 Brisbane Street. 1g Octavia Terrace. 22 Brisbane Street, 7 Newark Street. 33 Union Street. 5 Robertson Street. 28 Eldon Street. 60 Esplanade. Glengarden, Fox Street. 44 Finnart Street. 78 Finnart Street. THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. HEYLANnNpD, A. C. Hix1, James H. ErLy, J. M. HILL, JOHN H. : Houston, ANDREW . Houston, G. W. Houston, R. H. HUNTER, ROBERT HynpMAN, JOHNG. . JENKINS, GEORGE Jounston, Rev. THOs. Fe M.A. KENNEDY, JAMES KERR, ANDREW KERR, JOHN Kerr, J. S. LANG, JOHN... LAURIE, JAMES, M.B., C.M. LEITCH, ARTHUR O. LINDSAY, A. N. : LOCHHEAD, ROBERT . Love, JOHN sosK, Hi. D. Ly Le, ALEx. P. Lyte, j. L. ‘ LYLE, Robert P. Lyon, JAMES M‘CaLL, JAMES M‘CLURE, JOHN M‘CuureE, WILLIAM, Jun., M.A. MacCunn, JAMES MacbDONALD, GEORGE MacpDONALD, PETER .« MacDoucatL, DUGALD MacDouea tt, G. R. MACFARLANE, PETER MacFARLAN, ROBERT, C.A. MacGREGOR, JOHN M‘GreEcoR, J. D. MaclIntosu, NEIL MacIntyre, JOHN D. MacKay, EDWARD Mackay, PETER M‘KELLAR, HuGH M‘Kinnon, JOHN Mac.ean, ALEX. S. MACLEAN, JAMES MacLean, JOHN MaAcMILLAN, Rev. Hucu, D.D., LL.D., FRSE., E.S.A., Scot. 58 Finnart Street. 60 Forsyth Street. 52 Esplanade. 13 Eldon Street. t1 Forsyth Street. 93 Eldon Street. 40 Newark Street. Holywood, Port-Glasgow. 6 Fox Street. 61 Esplanade. 34 Eldon Street. 24 Union Street. 97 Brisbane Street. 53 Eldon Street. 49 Margaret Street. 65 Eldon Street. 1 Shaw Place. 8 Newark Street. 63 Newton Street. 11 Bentinck Street. Royal Bank. 25 Forsyth Street. to5 Finnart Street. 1og Finnart Street. 107 Finnart Street. Sugar Exchange. 26 Finnart Street. 66 Union Street. 77 Newton Street. 37 Ardgowan Street (W.) ror Finnart Street. 99 Finnart Street. 3 Newark Street. 22 Fox Street. Glenclune, Port-Glasgow. 45 Brisbane Street. 34 Esplanade. 48 Cathcart Street. 32 Ardgowan Street. 22 Patrick Street. 8 George Square. 47 Esplanade. 109 Eldon Street. 2 Lyle Street. 31 Bank Street. 3 Octavia Terrace. 3 Octavia Terrace. 70 Union Street. 14 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. MacPuallL, JOHN MaAcPHERSON, ROBERT : MarsHALL, W.J., M.D., L.R.C.S. E. Mason, ROBERT Morrat, G. Mories, ALEX. S. Morton, ERNEST Morton, ROBERT Muir, JAMEs D. Muir, ROBERT Murr, R. G. Mung, CARL Murpbocu, Davin R. MurrRAY, GEORGE Murray, JAMES Murray, RoBErT S. INiroytitj bey 10S 1a 1D). NEILL, GEo. D. NEILL, JAMES D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. NicoL, DUNCAN Nicol, JAMES Nico, JOHN 5. Niven, G. W. Nixon, HENRY ORKNEY, ROBERT Park, W. U., M.A. PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES Paterson, R. R. ‘ e Paton, JAMES, M.D., C.M. ‘ RATE RSON: leer hal Ce Gls: PETTIGREW, JOHN, : PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, DaviD PRENTICE, JOHN PRENTICE, THOMAS Purvis, F. P. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW RENNIE, JOHN RENNIE, ROBERT RopGER, JOHN Rorison, THomas D. Ross, PB. L:. Ross, WILLIAM ROUGVIE, JAMES Rowan, GEORGE MacPHERSON, Rev. J.F.,M.A., B.D. 5 Kelly Street. 46 Margaret Street. 56 Forsyth Street. 8 Ardgowan Square. 25 Newark Street. 21 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. 30 Forsyth Street. 30 Forsyth Street. 47 Brougham Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 75 Finnart Street. 30 Newark Street. 7 Octavia Terrace. 5 Robertson Street. Westfield, Port-Glasgow. 27 Union Street. 1 Bedford Street. 26 Forsyth Street National Bank. 1 Bedford Street. 2 Octavia Terrace. 32 Margaret Street. 40 Esplanade. 23 Newton Street. Miramichi, Port-Glasgow. 63 Octavia Terrace. 17 Robertson Street. 33 Finnart Street. 7 Belville Street. 42 Newark Street. 3 Ardgowan Square. 59 Finnart Street. 29 Finnart Street. 74 Finnart Street. 66 Finnart Street. 48 Eldon Street. 41 Ardgowan Street (W.) Don Villa, Cardwell Bay 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 55 Finnart Street. 36 Union Street. 36 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. 30 Brymner Street. 63 Esplanade. 17 Ardgowan Square. 67 Union Street. THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT. Rowan, JOHN Rowan, THomas B. RUSSELL, JosEPH.. Scott, Joun, C.B., F.R.S. E. Scott, JosepH D, SHANKLAND, 10 Ot Sar SHANKLAND, James H. SHEARER, ALEX., Jun. SHEARER, Huce SHEARER, R. B., M.A., SL. ‘B. SHEARER, WILLIAM SLATER, James, B.A., F.E. 1. S. SMITH, WILLIAM SowTER, JoHN SPEIRS, "ALEX. Ns SPEIRS, WILLIAM Stark, THOMAS STEELE, JAMES STEWART, ANDREW . STEWART, JAMES K. . STEWART, SAMUEL STIRLING, JAMES A. TANNAHILL, JAMES . TANNOCK, QUINTIN . SAYLOR, HH. J. TAYLOR, STAVELEY THom, WILLIAM A. THOMSON, JOHN B. THORBURN, Jas. G. THORNE, HARRY THORNE, ROBERT THORNE, THoMAS M. TrREw, Rev. Joun, B.A. TURNBULL, A. J., C.E. WALKER, HuGu W. . WALKER, JOHN . WALKER, JOHN W. WALKER, Louson, C.A. WALLACE, James, M.A., M. D. WALLACE, Wo. K. Watson, Hucu Watt, WILLIAM Witson, Epwarp, Jun. Wison, THOMAS 2 Witson, Wo. A., M.D., CM., Wincare, oe Wricut, W. J. . YOUNG, JAMES z Youncrr, ROBERT 1 55 Esplanade. 50 Eldon Street. The Knowe. 34 Brougham Street. 58 Union Street. 8 Madeira Street. 8 Madeira Street. 2 Glen Street. 15 Fox Street. 97 Finnart Street. 97 Finnart Street. 14 Princes Street. 29 Newton Street. 149 Eldon Street. 4 Glen Street. 4 Glen Street. 17 Fox Street. 40 Finnart Street. 14 Newark Street. 54 Forsyth Street. Knocknair, Bogston. Lilybank, Cardwell Bay. 9 Finnart Street. 17 Ardgowan Street (West). 55 Forsyth Street. Port-Glasgow. 38 Brisbane Street. 13 Captain Street. 4 Newark Street. 51 Octavia Terrace. 36 Newark Street. 51 Octavia Terrace. 54 Union Street. 83 Brisbane Street. Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 53 Forsyth Street. 44 Newark Street. 16 Union Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (West). 6 Brisbane Street. 35 Ardgowan Street (West). 81 Brisbane Street. 49 Esplanade. 54 Brisbane Street. 44 Newark Street. 75 Union Street. 87 Newton Street. 28 Finnart Street. 15 att tae 7 . | Session 1803-94. Thirty: Third Annual Report OF THE “9 GREENOCK 3@+ PHILOSOPHICAL Society. Session 1893294, GREENOCK : PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO., CHARLES STREET. 1894. eh Breenock PGilowopBical Society. OFFICE-BEARERS .FOR SESSION~ 1894-95. (President—JOHN R. BLACK, M.D. ANDREW KERR. Wice-Presidente— F. P. PURVIS, F.R.S.N.A. Treasurer—J. CAMPBELL HART. Secretarp—GEORGE MURRAY. en eee Committee of Management. PRESIDENT. R. B. SHEARER, M.A., LL.B. VICE-PRESIDENTS, WILLIAM Cook, B.A. TREASURER. Rev. H. MAcMILLAN, D.D., LL.D. SECRETARY. ROBERT CAIRD. ANDREW CARMICHAEL. A. N. LINpDsayY. WILLIAM HARDIE, Eien LAYIOR: WILLIAM AULD. G. W. NIVEN. J. W. GILMER. Marcus Caper, M.D. ROBERT MORTON, Tt. L. PATTreRson, 1.1)G;,-b. Cas: Rev. T. F. JoHNsTONE, M.A. 1Bl, ID), ILjofsite Sheriff J. HENDERSON BEGG. A. CAMPBELL FINLAy,. J. W. WALKER. ROBERT MUIR, eee Committee of Museum and Hale. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) Dr. CALDER. HucH W. WALKER. Dr. BLack, Chairman. F. D. Morrison. T. L. PATTERSON, WALTER W. B. RODGER. H. D. Lusk, Secretary. JoHN RODGER. A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. Louson WALKER, T7veasurer. ROBERT MUIR. Joun Scott, C.B. Curator of Museum—THOMAS RENNIE. on —___ Chirty-Third Annual Report, SESSION 1898-94. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Society's Hall, Watt Institution, on 2nd March, 1894— Dr. John R. Black, Vice-President, in the Chair. > ray oe ie So ee eee ee RI nr 222 SEPA LE DAE TA B4 AAD E F904 9409442990499 G8 Fd “85 99 D4 F2 DEH 1.—Statement of Accounts. INCOME. Balance from last Session, . 3 4 ; 4 A : 2) ASO TL is 233 Members, at 10/6, . : ° ! i) 44122 UGG 282 Ladies and Youths, at 3/6, : : ‘ - AD. 47, 0 — I71 13 6 Interest on Bank Account, . : - A F i - F 019" 5 4231 14 0 EXPENDITURE. Lecturers’ Fees, . é : : 4 : » 408 TD. 6 Expenses connected with Lectures, ; s 3-15 oO Museum Committee—Lighting, Heating, and Cleaning F Hall, ; IO: (0...0 Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, . : ; : 22: 7 +g Publishing Watt Lecture, 1893, . i . : reo Collector and Hallkeeper’s Allowances and Outlays, : - : 7.1022 Lantern, 4 - z , = P - : F ; , 16 9 2 Fittings, F d i : ‘ H 5 KY eto) Secretary’s and Treasurer’ s Outlays, . : : - ‘i ‘ Sntbpee 4180 16 7 Balance at Credit in National Bank, . ; . ‘ : 5017 5 £231 14 0 E. & O. E. (Signed) J. C. HART, Treasurer. GREENOCK, 26th February, 1894.—We have examined the Account, of which the above is an Abstract, compared it with the Vouchers, and found all correct, the Balance in Bank being Fifty Pounds, Seventeen Shillings, and Fivepence. (Signed) WM. AULD, ; A. R. PRENTICE, | 4%4#07s. Note.—The undernoted sums from the following sources are at the credit of separate accounts :— Gilchrist Trust Lectures, 1886-1891, . , 428 13 3 Combe Trust Lectures, 1893, : : ‘ 43 16 2 University Extension Lectures, : : : By dee7 (Intd.) J. C. H., Treas. | 4 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Ul.— Statement of Droceedings. The Committee have pleasure in submitting to the Members the Thirty-third Annual Report of the Society. The number of Members’ Tickets sold for the Session was 233, being an increase of three over those sold last year; and the number of Ladies’ Tickets was 282, being an increase of two. At the commencement of the Session, the Committee were gratified that their endeavour to provide an attractive programme was so successful that more tickets were applied for than the Treasurer was able to provide, the number of tickets sold (515) having been greater than for any previous Session in the history of the Society. The attendance at the Lectures has also been so well maintained as to be a matter for congratulation. The Committee have also pleasure in referring to the funds of the Society, which are in a very satisfactory state, the balance in the hands of the Treasurer amounting to #50 17s. 5d., which is the largest clear balance that has ever been carried forward from one Session to another ; for, although the balance carried forward last year was greater, there had to be paid out of it, as was stated in the Report, the cost of the Society’s lantern and fittings, which, from the accounts submitted this year, it will be seen, amounted to £20 6s. 2d. On sth April, 1893, Sir Frederick Bramwell, Bart., delivered his postponed Watt Anniversary Lecture on ‘ Subterranean Communications.” The following Lectures were delivered during the past Session— 1893-94 -— 1893. Oct. 27.—OPENING LECTURE. “On Public Speaking.” By The Very Rev. JOHN CAIRD, D.D., LL.D., Principal of the University of Glasgow. Nov. 3.—“ Zhe Social Progress of Women during the last roo years.” By Mrs. HENRY FAwcetTT, London. » 10.—“ Thirty Years at the Play.” By CLEMENT SCOTT, Esq., London. : ad os THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT. 5 Nov. 17.—“ The Campaign of Sedan.” With Lime-light Illustrations. By J. W. GILMER, Esq., Greenock. » 24.—“Colour.” Illustrated by Examples. By W. ScoTT MORTON, Esq., Edinburgh. Dec. 1.— Facts about Fiction.” By Dr. A. CONAN DOYLE, London. » 8.—“ Recent advances in our knowledge of the Brain.” With Lime- light Illustrations. By JoHN G. M‘KENDRICK, Esq., M.D., LL.D., F.R.S., &c., Professor of Physiology in the University of Glasgow. » 15.—‘‘ Macbeth: a Moral Study.” By the Rev. W. J. MACDONALD, M.A., Kirkcaldy. » 22.—Dramatic Recital. By ERNEST DENNY, Esq., London. 1894. Jan. 19.—In Honour of the Anniversary of the Birth of James Watt. “ Ship Resistance.” Illustrated by Diagrams and Lime-light Views. By R. E. FRoupDE, Esq., Mem. Inst. C.E., Assoc. Mem. of Council Inst. Nav. Architects, London. » 26.—“ Lords and Commons up to Date—Men and Manners of the Parliament of 1893.” With Lime-light Illustrations. By F. CARRUTHERS GOULD, Esq., London. Feb. 2.—“ Zo, At, and From the Chicago Exhibition.” Mlustrated by Lime-light Views. By ANDREW JAMIESON, Esq., M.I.C.E., F.R.S.E., Professor of Engineering in the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College. » 9-—“Europe during the Ice Age.” Illustrated by Diagrams and Maps. By JAMES GEIKIE, Esq., D.C.L., LL.D., F.R.S. Professor of Geology and Mineralogy in the University of Edinburgh. » 16.—“ High Life in the Middle Ages: Glimpses of our Ancestors ; at Home.” By WILLMOTT DIxoN, Esq., LL.B., of Trinity College, Cambridge, and of the Inner Temple, Barrister-at- Law. » 23.—“ Recent Ideas on Electricity.” llustrated by Experiments. By JAMES BLyTH, Esq., M.A., F.R.S.E., Professor of Natural Philosophy in the Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College. In arranging the programme for the past Session the Committee endeavoured to follow as closely as possible the lines of their predecessors in providing Lectures on a variety of subjects, and, judging from the attendances at the meetings of the Society, they 6 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. believe that their action has met with the approval of the Members. Fortunately all the Lecturers whose names appeared on the programme were able to fulfil their engagements. For the opening Lecture the Committee were fortunate in securing the services of the Very Reverend Principal Caird, Glasgow, to whom the warmest acknowledgments of the Society are due for his able Lecture on “ Public Speaking.” The Committee desire also to record their indebtedness to Mr. J. W. Gilmer and Mr. W. Scott Morton for the Lectures which they kindly delivered. The Watt Anniversary Lecture delivered by Sir Frederick Bramwell last Session has been printed and circulated among the Members. The Watt Lecture this year was kindly undertaken by Mr. R. E. Froude, who took as his subject, ‘‘Ship Resistance,” which he illustrated by models and a number of diagrams shown by the oxy- hydrogen lantern. The best thanks of the Society are due to Mr. Froude for his Lecture. The Committee have resolved that the Lecture should be printed as one of the papers of the Society, and this is now being done under the supervision of Mr. F. P. Purvis. Before the beginning of the Session, intimation was received from the Combe Trustees that they had granted a Course of Health Lectures to Greenock, to be delivered by Dr. Andrew Wilson, F.R.S.E., &c., in the months of October and November. A special Committee was, as in the case of the Gilchrist Lectures, appointed to take charge of this course, and a copy of that Committee’s report is appended, from which it will be seen that the course was a very successtul one. On submitting the Report to the Combe Trustees, intimation was received from them that they would provide volumes to be distributed among the successful competitors in the Examination which was held on the subjects treated of by Dr. Wilson in these Lectures. A very handsome gift of the Combe Trust publications has since been received, and the prizes have now been distributed among the successful competitors. For these prizes the Committee desire to express their indebtedness to the Combe Trust. At the commencement of the Session it was found, after inquiry, that a course of afternoon lectures would not probably meet with THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT. | the success which attended the course held during the previous Session, and it was not, therefore, thought desirable to enter upon an afternoon course. In view of the course of Combe Lectures delivered in the early part of the Session, it was not considered advisable to institute a course of Science Lectures for an evening class. From the Treasurer’s statement it will be seen that the sums at the credit of the Science Lectures fund are £28 13s. 3d., and 4:43 16s. 2d.—£72 9s. 5d. in all; and that there is also in the hands of the Treasurer on account of the fund for afternoon lectures the sum of £8 4s. 7d. At the meeting held on 25th December, 1893, in terms of the constitution of the Society, the Annual Report of the Committee of the Museum and Hall, of which a summary is appended, was submitted. The vacancies occurring in the Society’s representatives in the Museum Committee were filled up by the re-election of Messrs. A. Campbell Finlay and Robert Muir. The office-bearers whose term now expires are:—Mr. Robert Caird, President; Dr. Black, senior Vice-President; Mr. George Murray, Secretary; and Mr. F. P. Purvis, Mr. Robert Hamilton, Mr. A. R. Prentice, Mr. James Slater, and Mr. Louson Walker, Members of Committee. With the exception of the Treasurer and Secretary and Mr. Louson Walker (who was elected to fill a vacancy in the Committee two years ago), they are severally ineligible for re-election to the same office for twelve months. The Committee desire to place on record their appreciation of the valuable services which Mr. Caird has rendered to the Society during his term of office as President, especially in view of the additional labours which he undertook in connection with the University Extension, Science, and Combe Trust Lectures. The Committee also desire to express their appreciation of the services rendered by the Treasurer, Mr. J. Campbell Hart, in connection with these courses, The proceedings of the following Societies were received during the year, viz.:—Canadian Institute, Toronto ; Glasgow Philosophical Society, 8 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Report on Course of Combe Bectures DELIVERED AT GREENOCK BY Ar. Andrew Wilson, F.R.S.E., ge. 1893. The Committee of the Philosophical Society and the General Committee called together by that Society from all classes of the community have the honour to report that a course of eight lectures on Physiology, generously granted by the Combe Trustees, was given in the Greenock Town Hall on the evenings of 5th, 12th, roth, and 26th October, and 2nd, gth, 23rd, and 30th November, 1893. The attendances were—at the first lecture, 3,008 ; at the second, 3,100; but, as complaints were made of overcrowding, it was thought desirable to suspend entirely admission by payment at the doors, and the attendance at the succeeding six lectures was there- fore limited to the number of course tickets sold, viz., 2,758. The prices charged were, for the course tickets, 2s. 6d. for the boxes, and 6d. for all other parts of the house. The takings from all sources were #107 6s. 4d., and the expenses £63 tos. 2d., leaving a net surplus of £43 16s. 2d., which, with the approval of the Combe Trustees, the Committees propose to devote in part to the purchase of prizes to be awarded to those who pass the examination referred to later in this' report, and the balance in aid of Science Lectures for the people, and for similar purposes promoted by the Philosophical Society. As, on account of the great popularity of these lectures, many persons took their seats an hour, or even two, before that fixed for the lecture, the Committees arranged for the use of the organ each evening to beguile the tedium of waiting. THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT. 9 An examination was held after the close of the course on the subjects treated in the lectures, at which thirty candidates presented themselves. The questions were set by Dr. Wilson, and the papers have been sent to him for adjudication. After the eighth lecture the following resolution was put to the large meeting by the President of the Philosophical Society, and carried by acclamation and with the greatest enthusiasm :— “That the best thanks of the community of Greenock be given to the Combe Trustees for their generosity in granting this course of lectures to this town, and that the audiences attending the lectures express the hope that, in consequence of the great success of the first course, a second course by Dr. Andrew Wilson may be granted to Greenock next year.” Besides this resolution, resolutions to a similar effect were passed by the Magistrates and Town Council of Greenock and by the Trades Council, copies of which are annexed. The Committees desire to reiterate to the Combe Trustees the expression of their gratitude for these lectures, and of their sense of the great importance to the community of the instruction conveyed in them. And further, they feel that any report on the subject would be very inadequate and incomplete which did not contain their recognition of the great ability, consummate tact, and unsur- passable qualities of Dr. Andrew Wilson as a lecturer. The success of these lectures, unparalleled in so far as Greenock is concerned, is certainly mainly due to his personality, and the Committees most heartily concur in the desire universally expressed by the whole town for a further course on Public Health by the same distinguished lecturer. R. CAIRD, President of the Greenock Philosophical Society. GEO. MURRAY, Hon. Secretary of the Greenock Philosophical Society, Greenock, 24th December, 1893. Io GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Copy Resolutions referred to in foregoing Report. I.—By MacGIstrRaTES AND Town COUNCIL. That the Town Council resolve to record their thanks to the Combe Trustees for the opportunity they have afforded the community of Greenock of hearing, at almost no cost whatever, an admirable course of lectures on the subject of physiology and the laws of health, which were given in the Town Hall, Greenock, weekly, during the months of October and November. The Town Council further resolve to record their highest appreciation of the talent displayed by the eminent lecturer of the course, Dr. Andrew Wilson, F.R.S.E., &c., whose efforts were heartily appreciated by the interested audiences whose numbers filled the Town Hall at each lecture. From the pleasure thus received by so many in the community, the Town Council sincerely hope that the Philosophical Society will endeavour to secure from the Combe Trustees the services of Dr. Wilson to give them a further course of his interesting lectures on this subject. II.—By THE UNITED TRADES COUNCIL. Resolved, that the United Trades Council of Greenock tender to the Combe Trustees their sincere thanks for the course of Lectures on Physiology recently delivered in the Town Hall of this town, and the assurance of their sense of the great importance of the dissemination of such knowledge of the laws affecting health as was so clearly, forcibly, and attractively imparted by Dr. Wilson to the working men and women of Greenock in these lectures. They desire specially to recognise the great ability of the Lecturer, who succeeded not only in attracting large audiences, but of so keeping up the interest that the attendances were maintained to the last, and that without in the least sacrificing fulness, clearness, and accuracy of exposition and demonstration, and that this resolution be forwarded to the Combe Trustees through the Committee of the Philosophical Society. THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT. It Summary of Report of Committee of Museum and Lecture hall, For Year ending 31st December, 1898. The number of specimens gifted to the Museum during the past year is not very large; but their value is great, and they are well worthy of examination. The increase made to them has been chiefly due to the kindness of friends who, either at home or in their travels, have come across articles of interest; and several of them would prove of interest even to those who do not make an earnest study of the departments to which they belong. Fourteen British birds have been purchased and added to the collection, which now approaches so near to completion that those still awanting are hardly to be got even for money. One specimen had to be refused by the Committee, a Great Awk—the price asked being 350 guineas. A few additions still require to be made to complete the British quadrupeds. During the year the Curator’s office, which formerly occupied a corner near the entrance, has been removed, and a new one erected at the west window. The erection of wall cases is still being gone on with—one-third of the walls of the ground floor being now furnished in that way. The Trustees of South Kensington Museum renewed the contents of their four cases last August with Chinese porcelain, Italian jewellery (as worn by the peasants of Florence and I.ower Etruria), Venetian glass, millefiore, aventurine, &c. They have also lent four cartoons for the decoration of the Lecture Hall. The number of visitors during the year was nearly 19,000. The Financial Report for the year shows an income of £323 tos. 6d., and expenditure £353 10s. 11d—the expenditure being 43° os. 5d. more than the receipts. The total debt of the Committee at the close of the year is £74 19s. 6d. 12 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1893-94. 1.—fbonorary Members. ( With Year of Election.) Sir ArcHD. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S., . JAMES B. STEPHENS, EDWARD Cairp, M. ‘A., Dale: IDES D. c: iv Sir ANDREW NOBLE, C. Bk: R. SS 11.—Ordinary Members. ADAM, JOHN ApamM, R.G. . ADAM, WILLIAM ADAMSON, WILLIAM . AGNEW, JAMES . AITKEN, JAMES . AITKEN, W. N. A. ‘ ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A. . ALLAN, GEORGE J. ALLAN, ROBERT ANDERSON, JAMES ANDERSON, J. WALLACE AULD, WILLIAM BAILEY, j. W. Barrp, ARTHUR R. BALLINGALL, PETER . Barciay, JOHN. BAXTER, WILLIAM B. BeccG, J. HENDERSON BENSON, ROBERT BIRKMYRE, HENRY Brack,’ Ac J; BLAck, JOHN Back, JOHN R, M. Ds G: M. Brair, R. F. BLAKE, MaTTHEW BowDEN, JOHN Brown, GEORGE Brown, JAMES Brown, JOHN A. Brown, J. D. Brown, M. M‘ Cc Brown, R. G. . Brown, W. A. . : Bryson, WItiiaM K. BUCHANAN, ROBERT . 2 Dock Breast. Hollybank, Madeira Street. 22 Forsyth Street. 1863 1863 1864 1865 1892 Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. t Newark Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank. 67 Newton Street. 9 Esplanade. 67 Newton Street. 80 Finnart Street. 67 Union Street. 79 Newton Street. 52 Forsyth Street. 24 Brisbane Street. Bank of Scotland. Oakfield East, Ratho Street. Whitefarland. Thorndean House. 6 Bank Street. . Springbank, Port-Glasgow. 16 Ardgowan Square. 8 Eldon Street. 37 Union Street. 27 Cathcart Street. 60 Forsyth Street. 6 Brisbane Street. 20 Ardgowan Street. 32 Ardgowan Street. 36 Margaret Street. 67 Esplanade. 53 Newton Street. 4t Esplanade. 119 Eldon Street. 159 Eldon Street. 74 Finnart Street. THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT. is CaiRD, Cotin S. CairD, Patrick T. CaiRD, ROBERT CaLpER, Marcus, M.D. CAMERON, JOHN CAMPBELL, DUNCAN CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CaRMICHAEL, J. D. M. CARMICHAEL, Wm. H. CARMICHAEL, R. D. . CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CLERK, DUNCAN CLINK, CHARLEs W. . Cook, ARCHIBALD . : Cook, Wituram, B.A., F.E.1.S. : CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, THOMAS. Curtis, C. H. . Curtis, W. H. . f Davik, Rosert, Jun. DENNISTON, J. S. Dick, GEORGE . DONALD, JAMES Douc tas, T. N. DUNCAN, GEORGE DuNCcAN, JOHN . Dun top, M. F.. ERSKINE, D. M. : Fercuson, A. D., M.A., FINGLAND, REV. E. D., M.A. Fintay, A. CAMPBELL Fintay, T. P. : FISHER, WILLIAM A. . FULTON, JAMES Fyre, JOHN P. . GILMER, JOHN W. GiLmovr, R. S. GLEN, JAMES GossMAN, EpwIN GRIER, THOMAS GRIEVE, RoBERT Hair, WILLIAM. HAMILTON, RoBerT . Harpig, WILLIAM, C.A. Hart, J. CAMPBELL . Hastik, JOHN . Hastirz, WILLIAM 13 Newark Street. Belleaire. 5 Newark Street. 12 Union Street. 25 Brisbane Street. 49 Brougham Street. 34 Forsyth Street. 93 Finnart Street. 76 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 35 Esplanade. 25 Octavia Terrace. 7 Bentinck Street. 23 Brisbane Street. 71 Newton Street. 2 Wellington Street. 93 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. 27 Octavia Terrace. 38 Newark Street. 4 Fox Street. 19 Patrick Street. 3 Brougham Street. 24 Forsyth Street. 155 Eldon Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. 53 Union Street. 33 Esplanade. 62 Esplanade. 61 Eldon Street. 40 Forsyth Street. 89 Brisbane Street. 103 Eldon Street. 40 Brisbane Street. 54 Brougham Street. 19 Octavia Terrace. Craigenclutha, Victoria Road, Gourock. 22 Brisbane Street. 7 Newark Street. 33 Union Street. 5 Robertson Street, 60 Esplanade. Glengarden. 44 Finnart Street. 78 Finnart Street. | a 14 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. HEYLAND, A. C. Hii, JAMEs H. lehicies [ol ; HIL1, Joun H. : Houston, ANDREW . Houston, G. W. Houston, R. H. ; HyYNDMAN, JOHN G. . JAMIESON, THOMAS JARVIE, JAMES A. JENKINS, GEORGE Jounston, Dr. JOHNSTON, Rev. THos. E; “M.A. KENNEDY, JAMES KERR, ANDREW KERR, JOHN KErR, J. S. LANG, JOHN. LAURIE, JAMES, M. B., CM. LEITCH, ARTHUR O. LeTHAM, JAMES LINDSAY, A. N. Linpsay, WILLIAM LOCHHEAD, ROBERT . Love, JOHN Love, JAMES A. LUSK, 1. .D: Lv, AiEx. 2. Lyre, j.,L. ; LYLE, RoBERT P. Lyon, JAMES MacARTHUR, lal, (Ce M‘CALL, JAMES M‘CLUuRE, JOHN M‘CiureE, WILLIAM, Jun. MacCunn, JAMES MACDONALD, GEORGE MACDONALD, PETER . MacDoucGati, DuGALD MacDouca Lt, G. R. MACFARLANE, PETER M‘GRecoR, J. D. MacIntosu, NEIL MacIntyre, JOHN D. MacKay, EDWARD Mackay, PETER M‘KINNON, JOHN Mac Ean, ALEx. S. MACLEAN, JAMES , M.A. 58 Finnart Street. 60 Forsyth Street. 52 Esplanade. 13 Eldon Street. 11 Forsyth Street. 93 Eldon Street. 40 Newark Street. 6 Fox Street. 46 Newton Street. 58 Eldon Street. 61 Esplanade. Port-Glasgow. 34 Eldon Street. 24 Union Street. 97 Brisbane Street. 53 Eldon Street. 49 Margaret Street. 65 Eldon Street. 1 Shaw Place. 8 Newark Street. 63 Union Street. 63 Newton Street. 77 Union Street. Eldon Place, Eldon Street. Royal Bank. Do. 25 Forsyth Street. 105 Finnart Street. 10g Finnart Street. 107 Finnart Street. Sugar Exchange. 38 Brisbane Street. 26 Finnart Street. 66 Union Street. 77 Newton Street. 37 Ardgowan Street (W.) 1o1 Finnart Street. 99 Finnart Street. 3 Newark Street. 22) Fox street. Glenclune, Port-Glasgow. 48 Cathcart Street. 32 Ardgowan Street. 22 Patrick Street. 8 George Square. 47 Esplanade. 2 Lyle Street. 31 Bank Street. .» 3 Octavia Terrace, THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT. MacLean, JOHN M‘ LELLAN, ANDREW. MAcMILLAN, Rey. Hucu, D. D., 1D. FReS-E.: FSA. Scot. MacPuatt, JOHN MACPHERSON, Rey. J. F. ,M. A, B. D. MACPHERSON, RopertT. : MarsHALL, W. J., M.D., L.R.C.S. E. Mason, Ropert Morrat, G. ‘ Moris, ATES. (as Morison, GEORGE Morton, ERNEST Morton, ROBERT Muir, JAMEs D. Muir, RoBERT MumMg, CARL Mummg, ERNEST Murpocu, Davip L. Murray, GEORGE Murray, Rosert S. Neri, D. F. D. NEILL, Geo. D. NEILL, JAMEs D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE NicoL, DuncAN NICOL, JAMES NIcoL, JOHN S. Niven, G. W. Nixon, HENRY ORKNEY, ROBERT Park, W. U., M.A. PATERSON, JAMES Paterson, R. R. , PaToN, JAMES, M.D., C. M. : PATTERSON, diet Re F.LC,, EAC. PETTIGREW, Jou, POULTER, THOMAS PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, DAvipD PRENTICE, THOMAS PURVIS, F. BS F.RS.N.A.. RANKIN, Joun F. RANKIN, MATTHEW RENNIE, JOHN RENNIE, ROBERT Ross, ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, Rev. W. LEwIs RODGER, JOHN 3 Octavia Terrace. 32 Nelson Street. 70 Union Street. 5 Kelly Street. 46 Margaret Street. 56 Forsyth Street. 8 Ardgowan Square. 25 Newark Street. 21 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. 43 Finnart Street. 30 Forsyth Street. 30 Forsyth Street. 47 Brougham Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 30 Newark Street. Do. 7 Octavia Terrace. 5 Robertson Street. 27 Union Street. 1 Bedford Street. 26 Forsyth Street 68 Finnart Street. 1 Bedford Street. Do. 2 Octavia Terrace. 32 Margaret Street. 40 Esplanade. 23 Newton Street. Miramichi, Port-Glasgow. 63 Octavia Terrace. 17 Robertson Street. 7 Belville Street. 42 Newark Street. 3 Ardgowan Square. 59 Finnart Street. 29 Finnart Street. 61 Union Street. 74 Finnart Street. 66 Finnart Street. 41 Ardgowan Street (W.) Don Villa, Cardwell Bay 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 55 Finnart Street. 36 Union Street. Ashcraig, Ashton, Gourock. 64 Finnart Street. 36 Forsyth Street. aS 16 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Rorison, THomas D. Ross, Hew Ramsay . Ross, P. L. Ross, WILLIAM ROUGVIE, JAMES Rowan, GEORGE Rowan, JOHN Rowan, THomas B. RUSSELL, JOSEPH RUSSELL, JOSEPH Wituiam Scott, Joun, C.B., F.R.S.E. Scott, JosePH D, SHANKLAND, DUGALD SHEARER, ALEX., Jun. SHEARER, Hucr Suearer, R. B., M.A., LL.B. SHEARER, WiLuiaMm SLATER, JAMES, BA. BE. iS SMITH, WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE, REG: SOWTER, JOHN SPEIRS, WILLIAM STARK, THOMAS STEELE, JAMES STEWART, ANDREW STEWART, JAMES K. STEWART, SAMUEL . STIRLING, JAMES A. . STONEHOUSE, S.J. . TANNOCK, QUINTIN . Tay_or, H. J. TAYLOR, ROBERT TAYLOR, STAVELEY THOM, WILLIAM A. TuHomson, Rev. T. R. THORBURN, JAS. G. THORNE, ROBERT THORNE, THomas M. WALKER, HucH W. . WALKER, JOHN . WALKER, JOHN W. WALKER, Louson, C.A. . WALLACE, James, M.A., M.D. Wart, WILLIAM Witson, EpDwarbD, Jun. WILsoN, THOMAS ; Witson, Wm.-A., M.D., CM., WIncaTE, Werte YOUNG, JAMES : YOUNGER, ROBERT L. 24 Roxburgh Street. Caprera Lodge, Gourock. 18 Bogle Street. 63 Esplanade. 17 Ardgowan Square. 67 Union Street. 55 Esplanade. 50 Eldon Street. The Knowe. 31 Esplanade. 34 Brougham Street. 58 Union Street. 8 Madeira Street. 2 Glen Street. 15 Fox Street. 97 Finnart Street. 97 Finnart Street. 14 Princes Street. 29 Newton Street. Aldergrove, Port-Glasgow. 149 Eldon Street. 4 Glen Street. 17 Fox Street. 4o Finnart Street. 14 Newark Street. 54 Forsyth Street. Knocknair, Bogston. Lilybank, Cardwell Bay. The Brewers’ Sugar Co. 17 Ardgowan Street (West). 55 Forsyth Street. 7 Mount Pleasant Street. Port-Glasgow. 38 Brisbane Street. 29A Finnart Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 51 Octavia Terrace. Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 53 Forsyth Street. 44 Newark Street. 16 Union Street. 35 Ardgowan Street (West). 81 Brisbane Street. 49 Esplanade. 54 Brisbane Street. 44 Newark Street. 87 Newton Street. 22 Fox Street. r 4 Sadr te Se, bead bo ea Tae, 8 2. U re iy ere nies : sh oh nes A u 5 < > « : ~ { ’ s ‘ | . i i - . ee a y ~ Fd d : r a " —_ - 4 he - 5 ae SF ”* =~ ~ Ae us Thirtyesirth Blnnual Report OF THE = GREENOCK 2 : i PHILOSOPHICAL SOGIETY Session 1896297. a GREENOCK: PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO., CHARLES STREET. m. 1897. Thirty=sirth Annual Report “2 GREENOCK 26- PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY Session 1896-297. GREENOCK: PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO., CHARLES STREET. 1897. Greenock PBiflosopBical Society. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1897-96 QPresident—F. P. PURVIS, F.R.S.N.A, 2 ( Rev. T. F. JOHNSTONE, M.A. teee(Drestdents— - @ lH. J. TAYLOR. Treasurer—WILLIAM HARDIE, C.A. Secretarp ALEXANDER SHEARER. Committee of Management. PRESIDENT. VICE-PRESIDENTS. TREASURER. SECRETARY. MATTHEW BLAKE, ALEXANDER GEMMELL, M.A. WILLIAM M‘CuurRE, M.A. James NICOLL, JOsEPH RUSSELL, Jp RS Bracks. MED: WILLIAM ADAM. WILLIAM ADAMSON. JAMEs Paton, M.D. ARTHUR R. BAIRD. THOMAS CARMICHAEL, ALEXANDER ALLAN. R. L. YOUNGER. WILLIAM AULD. GEORGE MURRAY. Marcus CAtpEr, M.D. G. W. NIVEN. H. D. Lusk. ROBERT HAMILTON. A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. Committee of Museum and Hall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) Dr. CALDER. G. W. NIVEN. H. D. Lusk, Secretary. ROBERT HAMILTON. A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. GEORGE MURRAY. (“lected by Proprietors of Library.) F, D. Morrison, ANDREW CARMICHAEL. D. M. ERSKINE. JOHN RODGER. H. W. WALKER, Chairman. R. L. YOUNGER, Zveasurer. Curator of Museum—TYHOMAS RENNIE. Chiriy=aSixi6 Annual Report, SESSION. 1896-97. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society held in the Societys Hall, Watt Institution, on 5th March, 1897— F. P. Purvis, ae President, in the chair. scoccentonieud es betaso tien INCOME. Balance from last Session, = - - - - - - - - £102 17 0 238 Members, at 10/6, - - - - - £124 19 0 260 Ladies and Youths, at 3/6, - - - - 45 10 oO £170. 9 oO Interest on Deposit Receipt, - - - - - I 10 2 — 17119 2 6 274) EG 2 EXPENDITURE. Lecturers’ Fees, - - - - - - - - £136 18 oO Expenses connected vis ty botiives, : - - 6 4.6 Museum Committee—Lighting, Heating, and Cleaning Hall, - - Io O O Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, - - - 24 14 6 Collector and Hallkeeper’s elloseaners aod. Outlays, - - 8 6 5 Secretary’s Outlay, - : - - - Gace een Treasurer’s Outlay, - - - . - - - - - O26 Ar1greaT 6 Balance on Deposit Receipt with National Bank of Scotland, Ltd., 8 Being Balance from last Session, - thy 4lo2.I17 0 Less Deficiency this Session, - - - 19 12 4 As above, - - - - 483 4 8 £27416 2 (Signed) W. HARDIE, Aon. Treasurer. GREENOCK, gth March, 1897.—We have examined the Hon. Treasurer’s K Accounts, and compared them with the Vouchers, and have found them to be | correct, the Balance in Bank (on Deposit Receipt) at the close of the Session | amounting to Eighty-three pounds, four shillings, and eight pence. (Signed) JAS. NICOLL, ROB. HAMILTON, } Auditors ScIENCE LECTURE FUND. _ The Balance at the credit of this Fund which has arisen from the surplus income derived from the Gilchrist Trust Lectures and the Combe Trust Lectures _ of former years amounts to £91 13s. 2d. (Intd.) W. Hz, Zreas. { 4 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 11.— Statement of Proceedings. ——— = eS The Committee has pleasure in submitting to the Members the following Report on the 36th Session of the Society. For the Session, 238 Members’ tickets were taken up—that number being the highest recorded since the commencement of the Society in 1861. The Ladies’ and Youths’ tickets sold numbered 260, an increase of 3 on those of the preceding Session; and the total tickets sold were 498, as against 492 last year. With the exception of Mr. W. H. Preece, who delivered the Watt Lecture, all the Lecturers of the Session were paid for their services, and an unusual drain was, in consequence, made upon the funds of the Society, with the result that the balance on hand at the close of the Session was £83 4s. 8d., as compared with £102 17s. last year; but the Committee feels that the heavy expenditure has been amply compensated by the eminence of the Lecturers secured, and the general excellence of the lectures delivered. The following lectures were delivered during the Session :— 1896. Oct. 30.—“ The New Photography.” lustrated by Experiments and Lime-Light Views. By J. A. FLEMING, Esq., M.A., D.Sc., F.R.S., Professor of Electrical Engineering in the University College, London. Nov. 6.—‘ Twenty Thousand Feet above the Sea.” lustrated by Lime- Light Views. By EDWARD WHyYMPER, Esq., London, Fellow and Patron’s Medallist of the Royal Geographical Society. 5, 13.-—“ Home, Sweet Home”—a Lecture-story. By HALL CAINE, Esq. Author of “The Manxman,” &c., &c. » 20.—* Music, the Art of the Age.” With Violin Experiments. By the Rev. H. R. HAWEIS, M.A., Incumbent of St. James’s, Marylebone, London. » 27.—“ Sketches of the Antiquities and Scenery of Bosnia-Herze- govina.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. Dy ROBERT Munro, Esq., M.D., M.A., Edinburgh, Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. TTHIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. ur - = = — nar SS — Dec. 4.—“ Dramatic Recital.” By ERNEST DENNY, Esq., London. yx 11.—“ Life at the Surface of the Water.” (llustrated by Experi- mental Lantern Views. By L. C. MIALL, Esq., F.R.S., &c., Professor of Biology in the Yorkshire College, Leeds. » 18.—“ Reviewing: its pros and cons.” By GEORGE SAINTSBURY, Esq., M.A., Professor of Rhetoric and English Literature in the University of Edinburgh. 1897. Jan. 22.—“ Art in the Workshop.” Illustrated by Lime-Light Views. By FRaNcis H. NEWBERY, Esq., Headmaster, School of Art, Glasgow. 5 29.-—“‘ Nationality’ in Music: Real and Unreal.” With Pianoforte Illustrations. By HAMISH MACCUNN, Esq., London. Feb. 5.—WaATr ANNIVERSARY LECTURE.—“ Watt and the Measure- ment of Power.” By W.H. PREECE, Esq., C.B., F.R.S., Engineer-in-Chief, G.P.O., London. » 12.—“ Curtosities of Bird Life.” Illustrated by Lantern Slides, specially painted by Mr. J. G. Keulemans. By R. BOWDLER SHARPE, Esq., LL.D., F.L.S., &c., British Museum, London. » 19.—“ Chemistry in the Kitchen.” Illustrated by Experiments and Lantern Slides. By T. W. DRINKWATER, Esq., Ph.D., F.C.S., &c., Lecturer in Chemistry, Edinburgh School of Medicine. 3, 26—“ Some Characteristics of Scotts Art.” By HENRY JONES, Esq., M.A., LL.D., Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow. It was found impossible to carry out the programme as originally issued—Mr. John Scott, who was to have delivered a lecture on rgth February, having been obliged, owing to family bereavement, to ask the Committee to relieve him of his engagement, and there was also a slight re-arrangement of dates of Lecturers and subjects, at the | request of one or two of the Lecturers. To replace Mr. Scott, the _ Committee was fortunate in securing the services of Dr, Drinkwater, a one of the Lecturers of the Gilchrist Trust. The Watt Anniversary Lecture was kindly undertaken by Mr. _W. H. Preece, C.B., F.R.S., to whom the best thanks of the Society are due for his able and interesting discourse on “Watt and the _ Measurement of Power,” for the illustration of which a number of | valuable instruments were kindly lent by Lord Kelvin. The date of 6 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. the lecture was postponed from 22nd January till 5th February, owing to Mr. Preece’s absence on the former date in Malta, where he was engaged in his official capacity. ‘The Committee do not propose to print the lecture, as this is being done by Mr. Preece, who has placed the Society under further obligation to him by kindly offering to supply copies for distribution among the Members. As on former occasions, a number of representatives from the various engineering establishments in the neighbourhood were present, on the invitation of the Committee. The Committee desires to express its indebtedness to Mr. George Dunlop, who kindly gave his services at the lantern through- out the Session. It is also gratifying to note that, while one of the Lecturers expressed his thanks to Mr. Dunlop publicly, many others did so privately in the Committee-room at the close of the lecture. In view of the lectures provided by the Y.M.C.A. in the Town Hall, the Committee did not deem it advisable to have a public course this Session, but a proposal has been made to the Gilchrist Trustees, with the view of bringing the Lecturers of that Trust to Greenock next winter. The balance at credit of the Science Lecture Fund is £91 13s. 2d., being practically the same as last year. Before the commencement of the Session, the Committee com- pleted provisional arrangements for the delivery of an afternoon and an evening Course of Lectures on subjects in English Literature ; but on issuing post-cards to large numbers throughout the town likely to be interested in such lectures, the response was so meagre that it was decided to abandon them for the present. At the meeting held on 28th December, 1896, in terms of the constitution of the Society, the Annual Report of the Committee of the Museum and Hall, of which a summary is appended, was sub- mitted. The vacancies occurring in the Society’s representatives in the Museum Committee were filled up by the re-election of Messrs. Robert Muir and A. Campbell Finlay. The office-bearers whose term now expires are Mr. William Auld, senior Vice-President ; Mr. George Murray, Secretary ; and the Rev. Dr. Macmillan, and Messrs. Robert Caird, A. N. Lindsay, and H. J. Taylor, members of Committee. With the exception of the Secretary, they are all ineligible for re-election to the same office for twelve months. It is with much regret that the Committee has THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. 7 received intimation from Mr. Murray of his intention of retiring at this time from the office of Secretary, which he has held with much acceptance for the last six years, and they desire to place on record the indebtedness of the Society to him for his valuable services. It is with deep regret that the Committee has to report that a vacancy has also occurred through the death of Mr. Robert Muir, one of the Society’s representatives on the Museum Committee, who for many years took an active interest in the Society, and held office as a Vice-President in the thirty-first and thirty-second Sessions. The proceedings of the following Societies were received during the Session :—Canadian Institute, Toronto; Institution of Junior Engineers, London ; and Glasgow Philosophical Society. 8 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Sununary of Report of Committee of APuseum and Hecture hall, For Year ending 31st December, 1896. . A large number of additions have been made to the Museum collection. For these the Committee is chiefly indebted to various friends. Among the gifts are a walrus head and tusks from Franz Josef Land, brought to London by the S.S. ‘‘ Windward”; some bird’s nests, with eggs; and several books and valuable works of reference. The Trustees of South Kensington Museum have renewed three cases of exhibits with iron work, electro-types, and Indian armour, and to them the Committee is further indebted for the model of the steam yacht “ Livadia,” which was built for Alexander II., late Emperor of Russia. The collection of British Birds in the Museum 1s at present being re-arranged according to Dr. Bowdler Sharpe’s recent classification. The collection of British Birds’ Eggs makes steady, if somewhat limited, progress. In this, as in other matters, the Committee has been hampered by a burden of debt, which, however, it is satis- factory to notice, is now greatly reduced. The Museum and its contents were re-valued this year, and the result proves the buildings to be more valuable, to the extent of 41,143, than at the last valuation. The incandescent gas light has been adopted for the lighting of the Museum to some extent, and the gas service pipes, which on examination proved to be much corroded, have been thoroughly cleaned. A new main has been laid from Union Street, and the Museum and Hall are now amply supplied with gas. Several of the oil paintings in the Lecture Hall have been cleaned, while some additions have been made to the collection, and the Committee is indebted this year for a loan of three paintings from the South Kensington authorities. A great deal of work has been accomplished in connection with the upkeep and repair of the furniture and fittings of the Museum and Hall, and the Curator and his assistant are at present con- structing a new south wall case and an upright case for the gallery. The number of visitors to the Museum during the year was over 17,000. - The receipts for the year exceeded the expenditure by £43 15s. 4d., which was applied towards reduction of the debt, which at the beginning of the year was £44 13s. 8d., and now amounts to _ only 18s. 4d. THIRTY-SIX'TH ANNUAL REPORT. 9. Io ee GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1896-97. 1.—‘honorary dembers. ( With Year of Election, ) Sir ARcHD. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S., . James B. STEPHENS, EpwarD CAIRD, M.A., Sir ANDREW NoBLE, C.B., F.R.S., Rae, IDG, 11.—Ordinary Members. ADAM, JOHN Apa\, R. G. ADAM, WILLIAM Apamson, Rev. JAMEs, M. ne ADAMSON, WILLIAM . AGNEW, JAMES . AITKEN, JAMES . AITKEN, W. N. A. ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A. . ALLAN, GEORGE J. Aston, R. L. ANDERSON, J. WALLACE ARCHIBALD, THOMAS P. AULD, WILLIAM BairD, ARTHUR R. BATHGATE, ALEXANDER BEccG, J. HENDERSON BENSON, MICHAEL BENSON, ROBERT Buack, A. J. BLACK, JOHN Back, JOHN R., M. D., e: M. BLAKE, MATTHEW BorTHWICK, THOMAS BowDEN, JOHN Boyp, Miss SARAH G. 29a Finnart Street. Hollybank, Madeira Street. 12 Newark Street. too Brisbane Street. 1863 1863 1864 1865 1892 Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 1 Newark Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank. 67 Newton Street. 9 Esplanade. 22 Margaret Street. 67 Union Street. 51 Brisbane Street. 79 Newton Street. 24 Brisbane Street. 21 Newton Street. Thorndean House. 6 Bank Street. 6 Bank Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 8 Eldon Street. 37 Union Street. 60 Forsyth Street. 66 Newton Street. 6 Brisbane Street. 39 Union Street. THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. Brown, M. M‘C. Bryson, WILLIAM K. BUCHANAN, ROBERT . CarrD, Coun S. CaIRD, Patrick T. 5 CaIRD, RoBErT, F.R.S.E., CALDER, Marcus, M.D. CAMPBELL, DUNCAN CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, J. D. M. CARMICHAEL, R. D. . CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Ws. H. CLERK, DUNCAN CLINK, CHARLES W. . CoLquHoun, DuNcAN Cook, WitiiaM, B.A., F.E.I. S.. CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, THOMAS. CunnNINGHAM, T. A.. Coes, C. H. SeurTis, W. H:is Davir, Rosert, Jun. DeEmpsTER, Duncan-F. DENNISTON, J. S. Dick, GEORGE . _ Dickson, W. A. DoNALD, JAMES Douctas, Mrs. Douctas, T. N. Duncan, JOHN. Dun op, M. F.. ERSKINE, D. M. FERGUSON, ALEXANDER BELL Finuay, A. CAMPBELL Finiay, Miss HELEN FISHER, WILLIAM A. . _ FuLLARTON, HucH Fyre, JOHN P. . GEMMELL, ALEXANDER, M.A. 67 Eldon Street. 159 Eldon Street. 74 Finnart Street. 13 Newark Street. Belleaire. 5 Newark Street. 12 Union Street. 49 Brougham Street. 34 Forsyth Street. 93 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 35 Esplanade. 76 Finnart Street. 25 Octavia Terrace. 7 Bentinck Street. 2 Finnart Street. 71 Newton Street. 2 Wellington Street. 61 Brisbane Street. 87 Brisbane Street. 27 Octavia Terrace. 38 Newark Street. 4 Fox Street. 7 Octavia Terrace. 19 Patrick Street. 28 Mearns Street. 13 Brisbane Street. 24 Forsyth Street. 58 Union Street. 155 Eldon Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. 20 Finnart Street. 62 Esplanade. 56 Esplanade. 40 Forsyth Street. 103 Finnart Street. 103 Eldon Street. Greenock Academy. EL 12 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. GIBSON, CHARLES R. GILMOUR, R. S. GLEN, JAMES GRAHAM, JAMES GRIER, THOMAS Harr, WILLIAM HAMILTON, ROBERT . Harpig, WILLIAM, C.A. Hart, J. CAMPBELL . Harvik, R. D. N. Hastig£, WILLIAM HENDERSON, W. F Hii, JAMEs H. Fes, J. MM. Hoop, JoHN Hope, JOHN. Houston, ANDREW Houston, G. W. Houston, R. H. Hurcuison, JAMES H. HyNDMAN, JOHN G. Jack, JOHN JAMIESON, THOMAS JENKINS, GEORGE JoHNSTONE, Rev. THOs. F,, M.A. KENNEDY, JAMES. KERR, ANDREW Kerr, JAMES KERR, JOHN KERR, JOHN G. Kerr, J. S. LANG, JOHN LAuRIE, JAMES, M.B., CM. LauRIE, WILLIAM LEITCH, ARTHUR O. Lewis, L. E. Linpsay, A. N. Linpsay, Miss Linpsay, WILLIAM LocHHEAD, ROBERT . 153 George Street, Paisley. 75 Union Street. 19 Octavia Terrace. Martin Terrace, 3 Finnart Street: 22 Brisbane Street. 33 Union Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 60 Esplanade. Finnart House. 4o Nicolson Street. 78 Finnart Street. 27 Finnart Street. 25 Forsyth Street. 52 Esplanade. Ivybank, Port-Glasgow. Glenneuk, Port-Glasgow. 11 Forsyth Street. 93 Eldon Street. 40 Newark Street. 63 Finnart Street. 6 Fox Street. 6 Wellington Street. 46 Newton Street. 61 Esplanade. 34 Eldon Street. 24 Union Street. 97 Brisbane Street. 15 Robertson Street. 53 Eldon Street. 17 Octavia Terrace. 49 Margaret Street. 65 Eldon Street. 1 Shaw Place. 5 Robertson Street. 8 Newark Street. 4 Bedford Street. 63 Newton Street. g Ardgowan Square. 77 Union Street. 63 Union Street. Love, JOHN Love, JAMEs A. Lusk, H. D. Ly Le, ALEx. P. Ly.g, J. L. LYLE, Roserr P. M‘CLUuRE, JOHN M‘Ciure, WILLIAM, M.A. MacCunn, JAMES MACDONALD, GEORGE MACDONALD, PETER . MacDouGa.L, DuGALD MacDouca tl, G. R. MACFARLANE, Miss MacrFaRLaNn, Miss M‘Grecor, J. D. MacIntosH, NEIL MacIntyre, DonaLp MacIntyre, JOHN D. MacKay, EpwarpbD MacKELLar, PETER . M‘KINNoN, JOHN Mac.eEan, ALEx. S. . MACLEAN, JAMES MACLEAN, RONALD M‘LELLAN, ANDREW . M‘LEop, Miss Mary L. MAcMICHAEL, Rev. Davip C., B. D. MAcMILLAN, Rev. Hucu, D.D., LE.D., F.R.S.E., F.S.A., Scot. Se sates an, Mrs. JOHN ~ M‘Ner, Cuar.es _ M‘NEIL, JAMES ~MacPuait, JouHn MacpH_Erson, D. _ Macpuerson, RoBert _ Marsua tt, Ciaup W., M.B.,C. M. _ Marsuatt, W.J., M.D.,L.R.C.S.E. Martin, WILLIAM _ Mason, Rosert THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. Royal Bank. Do. 25 Forsyth Street. 1o5 Finnart Street 109 Finnart Street. 107 Finnart Street. 66 Union Street. 77 Newton Street. 37 Ardgowan Street (W.) ror Finnart Street. 99 Finnart Street. 3 Newark Street. 22 Fox Street. Glenclune, Port-Glasgow. 75 Union Street. 48 Cathcart Street. 32 Ardgowan Street. Mansionhouse, Ardgowan Square. 22 Patrick Street. 8 George Square. Parklea, 45 Finnart Street. 2 Lyle Street. 31 Bank Street. 3 Octavia Terrace. 27 Mearns Street. 32 Nelson Street. 61 Finnart Street. 19 Caddlehill ‘Terrace. 70 Union Street. 8 Margaret Street. South Cliff, Wemyss Bay. 32 Ardgowan Street (W.) 5 Kelly Street. 33 Ardgowan Street (W.) 56 Forsyth Street. 8 Ardgowan Square. 8 Ardgowan Square. 23 Finnart Street. 25 Newark Street. 14 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. MeEvER, VIcTor C. MILLER, THOMAS Mories, JAMES S. Morton, ERNEST Morton, ROBERT Muir, JAMEs D. Muir, ROBERT Mummg, CARL Murpbocu, Davin L. Murray, GEORGE NEILL, D. F. D. NEILL, Gro. D. NEILL, JAMES D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. NEILL, ROBERT NEILL, ROBERT GRIEVE NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE NEILL, WILLIAM J. NicoL, DUNCAN NicoL, JOHN S. NICOLL, JAMES . Niven, G. W. Nrxon, HENRY ORKNEY, ROBERT Park, W. U., M.A. (Cantab.), PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, 5S. R. : Paton, JAMEs, M.D., C. M. PaTrerRson, T. L., ELC, HaG:s: PETTIGREW, JOHN PowELL, Lieut. EDWARD P., R. N, PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, DAviD PRENTICE, THOMAS Purvis, F. P., F.R.S.N.A. . Ramsay, CHARLES G. Ramsay, G. A. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW Rerp, W. CLARK 56 Finnart Street. 18 Finnart Street. 51 Newton Street. 2 Eldon Street. 1 Wood Street. 47 Brougham Street. 63 Eldon Street. 30 Newark Street. 42 Newark Street. 5 Robertson Street. 1 Bedford Street. 26 Forsyth Street 68 Finnart Street. t Bedford Street. 26 Newark Street. t Bedford Street. Do. 13 Octavia Terrace. 2 Octavia Terrace. 40 Esplanade. 32 Margaret Street. 23 Newton Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 63 Octavia Terrace. 52 Brougham Street. 7 Belville Street. 33 Margaret Street. 3 Ardgowan anes 59 Finnart Street. 149 Eldon Street. 24 Finnart Street. 74 Finnart Street. 66 Finnart Street. 41 Ardgowan Street (W.) Don Villa, Cardwell Bay 49 Octavia Terrace. 37 Fox Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 33 Ardgowan Street (W.) _ ee e ai THIRTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. 15 RENNIE, WILLIAM JOHN RENNIE, ROBERT RICHARDs, WILLIAM . RICHMOND, Mrs. Dr. RODGER, ANDERSON . RoDGER, JOHN . Rorison, THomas D. Ross, Hew Ramsay . Ross, P. L. Rowan, GEORGE Rowan, R. Houston Row ey, THomas RUSSELL, JOSEPH Scott, Joun, C.B., F.RS.E, SERVICE, JOHN SERVICE, WILLIAM SHANKLAND, D. Cowan SHANKLAND, DUGALD SHEARER, ALEX. SHERIDAN, Raines : SINCLAIR, JAMES SmituH, Hecksra.i SOMMERVILLE, Miss . SPIERS, ALEXANDER J. STEELE, JAMES _ STEWART, ANDREW _ STEWaRT, James K. STEWART, SAMUEL LANNOCK, QUINTIN . SEAYLOR, H. J. . -Taytor, STAVELEY _ TERRAS, J. StncLair -Tuom, WituraM A. _ THorsury, Jas. G. _ Tuorne, Ropert ROBERTSON, Rey. W. Lewis, M. ix SHEARER, R. B., M.A., LL. B. SLATER, JAMEs, B.A., F.E. 2 S. Sucpen, Rev. HERBERT JAMES . 55 Finnart Street. 36 Union Street. Stewarton, Patrick Street. 21 Patrick Street. 64 Finnart Street. Glenpark, Port-Glasgow. 36 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. Floral Bank, Cove Gardens, Gourock. 2 George Square. 67 Union Street. 50 Eldon Street. Eldon Place. The Knowe. 34 Brougham Street. 56 Regent.Street. 56 Regent Street. 8 Madeira Street. Do. 2 Glen Street. 97 Finnart Street. 4 South Street. 59 Brisbane Street. 14 Princes Street. 18 Eldon Street. Aldergrove, Port-Glasgow. 4 Glen Street. 40 Finnart Street. 14 Newark Street. 82 Union Street. Knocknair, Bogston. 62 Newton Street. 17 Ardgowan Street (W.) 55 Forsyth Street. 4 Lyle Street. 3 Finnart Street. 38 Brisbane Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. a SS eee 16 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. THORNE, THomaAS M. Topp, WILLIAM S. WALKER, Hucu W. . WALKER, JOHN . WALKER, Louson, C.A. Wa .ace, Duncan M. Wa .wace, JAMES, M.A., M.D. Watson, W.S. . Wart, WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, ALEXANDER . Witson, THOMAS Witson, Wo. A., M.D., CM, WINGATE, J. 5. . YounGER, Rosert L. 51 Octavia Terrace. 25 Nelson Street (W.) Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 44 Newark Street. 23 Ardgowan Street (W.) 16 Union Street. 33 Union Street. 32 Forsyth Street. 55 Esplanade. 49 Esplanade. 54 Brisbane Street. 72 Eldon Street. 22 Fox Street. PRESENTED 22SEP 1938 § Ebi senet Annual Report OF THE GREENOCK | PHILOSOPHICAL SocIETY Session 1897-98. GREENOCK : PRINTED BY ORR; PoLLtock & Co,, CHARLES STREET. ee One $ ; a i < ¢ * i“. ss : p> + ae . = ss - : % ‘ Rens " 3 = & ~ i - “ mat ra ® > Mages 3 f eet ne ant - i ee \ rt m= =r y ' bs ok ey are ey ram | 4 i Bei sae eee Blatt oe Fire ie tay Oa BD BB Bee et Bee f FOO 22SEP 1938 “3 : te Alpe es RAL, ya» $ THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREENOCK | PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY Session 1898-99. GREENOCK : PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO., CHARLES STREET, 1899. ; THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY ee Session 1898-99. GREENOCK : PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CQ., CHARLES STREET. 1899. Greenock PhilosopBical Society. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1899-1900 +2 os Pres:dent—Rev. THOMAS F. JOHNSTONE, M.A. WILLIAM COOK, B.A. DWicezPresidente— *GEORGE MURRAY. Treasurer—WILLIAM HARDIE, C.A. Secretarp—ALEXANDER SHEARER. ———— — —_SEEEO Committee of Management, PRESIDENT. VICE-PRESIDENTS. TREASURER. SECRETARY. Tomas CARMICHAEL. ALEXANDER ALLAN. | k. L. YOUNGER. | WILLIAM AULD. Joun DuNcaN. | F. P. PURVIS. J. W. ANDERSON. RoBertT G. NEILL, M.A. | M. HECKSYTALL SMITH. James H. HILt. H. J. Taybor. WILLIAM M‘CLURE, M.A. James Wattace, M.A., M.D. Epwarp MAcKAy. Vicror C. MEYER. *A CAMPBELL FINLAY. *Marcus CALDER, M.D. *G. W. NIVEN. *ROBERT HAMILTON. *GEORGE DUNLOP, B.L. * Representatives in Museum Committee. es Committee of Museum and Hall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. GEORGE MURRAY. Marcus CALpErR, M.D. G. W. NIVEN. ROBERT HAMILTON, GEorGE DUNLOP, B.L. Secretary. (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) H. W. WALKER. R. L. YOUNGER, 7veasurer. F. D. Morrison. ANDREW CARMICHAEL, Chairman James WALLACE, M.A., M.D. He Os Weusk. weNe—30nnrsnnw OO OE OEY Curator of Museum—THOMAS RENNIE. THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. SESSION 1898-99. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Watt Institution, on 3rd March, 1899—Rev. T. F. Johnstone, President, in the chair. Statement of Accounts. INCOME, Balance from last Session, = - - - - - - £102 13 0 208 Members’ Tickets, at 10/6, —- - - £ 109 4 Oo 226 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, at 3/6, - - ag il) © 4148 15 o a Interest on Deposit Receipt, - - - - : I 16 10 ; Income for year, - - . - —- 150 II 10 ' aS £253 4 10 EXPENDITURE. Lecturers’ Fees, - - - - - - - ee if Gogh Expenses in connection as (Lectin, - - - . E 9 0 Museum Committee—Lighting and Heating Hall, - - - - 10 oo Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, - - - - - - 32 10 oO Collector and Hallkeeper’s pues bi vageck - - - Vesey pts Secretary’s Outlay, . - - - - ayaa Treasurer’s Outlay, - - - - - : - - : Oo. 29:6 { Expenditure for year, - - - - - - - £169 14 7 Balance on Deposit Receipt with National Bank, - - - - 83 10 3 Consisting of—Balance from last year, =) EFOZ ST S/O Less Deficiency this year, - 1gt 29 £83 10 3 £253 4 10 WM. HARDIE, Hon. Treasurer. GREENOCK, 4st March, 1899.—Examined, Vouchers compared, and found correct for year 1898-1899. WILLIAM ADAMSON, Audit, J. WALLACE ANDERSON, § 4%4075- i | | SCIENCE LECTURE FUND. | Balance at close of last year, - - - - - = £45, 10 ag, ‘g Interest from National Bank and Piowdede Bank, - - - - 019 3 Balance at Credit of the Fund, - - - - £44 18 10 ee WM. HARDIE, Hon. Treasurer. GREENOCK, 1st March, 1899. 4 THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. Statement of Proceedings. The number of members for the past session was 208, a decrease of 10 as compared with the preceding year. Of tickets to admit ladies and youths, 226 were sold. The attendance at the lectures was good throughout. It will be seen from the Treasurer’s Statement that it has been found necessary to draw upon the accumulated balance at the credit of the society to the extent of #19 2s. 9d., reducing it to £83 ros. 3d, This result is partly due to a somewhat larger expenditure than usual on lecturers’ fees, and partly to the cost of printing the Watt Lectures for both 1898 and 1899 having fallen to this year’s account. The following were the lectures delivered :— 1898 Oct. 28.—OPENING LECTURE—“Samuel Johnson.” By Sir HENRY CRAIKk, K.C.B., LL.D., Secretary of the Scotch Education Department. Nov. 4.—‘‘Rise of the Potters Art.” By WILLIAM BURTON, Esq., F.C.S. 11.— The Formation of Public Opinion.” By WILLIAM KNIGHT, Esq., LL.D., Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Saint Andrews. ? 18.— Old Musical Instruments.” With Mlustrations. By ARNOLD DOLMETSCH, Esq., London, and Assistants. ” 25.— Some Experiences of an Everyday Journalist.” With Lime- light Illustrations. By Viscount MOUNTMORRES. , ” Dec. 2.—“Old Buildings and the Story they tell.” With Limelight Illustrations. By ARNOLD MITCHELL, Esq., F.R.I.B.A. 9.—“Three Years in Afghanistan.” With Limelight Illustrations. By Miss LittiAs HAMILTON, M.D., late Medical Attendant to the Ameer of Afghanistan. 16.—“‘Cardinal Richelieu.” By A. J. GRANT, Esq., M.A., Professor of History in Yorkshire College, Leeds. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 5 1899 Jan. 20.—WATT ANNIVERSARY LECTURE—“ Steam Speeds at Sea.” By Sir NATHANIEL BARNABY, K.C.B., Vice-President of Institution of Naval Architects. 27.—“Scenes through the Battle Smoke: What I saw in the Tel-el- Kebir Campaign.” With Limelight Illustrations. By the Rev. ARTHUR MALE, late Army Chaplain. 3.—“The Chemistry of Life.” With Experimental Illustrations. By JOHN G. M‘KENDRICK, Esq., M.D., LL.D., F.R.S., Professor of Physiology in the University of Glasgow. 10.—“ Haunts and Habits of British Birds.” With Limelight Illustrations. By RICHARD KEARTON, Esq., F.Z.S. 17.—“ Methods and Problems of Horticulture.” With Limelight Illustrations. By Isaac BAYLEY BALFour, Esq., M.D., D.Sc., F.R.S., Queen’s botanist in Scotland, and Professor of Botany in the University of Edinburgh. 24.—“Tennyson and Browning on Immortality.” By HENRY JONES, Esq., M.A., LL.D., Professor of Moral Philosophy in the University of Glasgow. The best thanks of the society are due to Sir Henry Craik, who opened the course with a lecture on “Samuel Johnson”; and to Sir Nathaniel Barnaby, who delivered the Watt Anniversary Lecture. Sir Nathaniel Barnaby’s lecture, with its very interesting” diagrams, has been printed by the society and distributed among the members. Professor Blyth, Glasgow, was unable to deliver the lecture he had promised for 3rd February; Professor M‘Kendrick took that date instead of 25th November; and the Committee secured Viscount Mountmorres for the night thus left vacant. In all other respects the syllabus was carried out. It was not thought advisable to arrange for a course of popular science lectures last winter, The balance at the credit of the Science Lecture Fund has been increased by bank interest to 444 18s. 10d. ‘% At the joint meeting of the society and the proprietors of the | Greenock Library, held on 26th December, the Annual Report of "i the Committee of the Museum and Hall was submitted and 6 THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. adopted. Messrs. Robert Hamilton and George Dunlop were elected as representatives of the society in the Museum Committee for the next three years. It is with regret the Committee have to record the death during the year of Dr. James Paton, one of their number. The office-bearers of the society whose term now expires are— Mr. H. J. Taylor, vice-president, and Messrs. J. R. Black, M.D., William Adam, William Adamson, and Arthur R. Baird, members of committee. None of these are eligible for re-election to the same office at this time. The Committee have also received with regret intimation from Mr. William M‘Clure that on account of other engagements he has resolved to resign the office of vice- president, to which he was elected last year. The following publications have been received from other societies, viz.:— Glasgow Philosophical Society : Proceedings, Vol. 29. Canadian Institute, Toronto: Proceedings, Vol. 1, Part 6 (New Series). Philadelphia Museums: (1) Pamphlet describing objects of the Commercial Museum ; (2) Monograph on Nicaragua. _For convenient reference, these and similar publications received in former years have been placed in the Museum in charge of the Curator. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 7 Summary of Report of Committee of Management of Museum and Lecture tall. For Year ending 8lst December, 1898. The Committee is again indebted to interested friends for many of the contributions added to the Museum during the past year. Special thanks are due to Captain Percival Lee Birch for his gifts to the Ornithological and other Departments. Only a few of the rarer birds are now required to make the collection of British _ Birds complete, and the collection of Eggs continues to progress. Close on fifty fossils belonging to the Cambrian, Silurian, and Devonian periods have been purchased, and attention may be directed to a number of Cave Bones, obtained from the Pengelly Collection through the kindness of Mr. E. T. Newton, of Germyn Street Geological’ Museum, London. The South Kensington loans have again been renewed, and three cases show examples of Persian Pottery, Glass, &c. The Committee are further indebted to the South Kensington authorities for a fine model of H.M.S. Albion (built in 1842), also for twelve oil paintings and four cartoons. From the Egyptian Exploration Fund several beautifully preserved relics of the VI. and VII. Dynasties have been received. Additions have also taken place in the other Departments of the Museum, gifts having been made, as formerly, by a number of resident townsmen. Under the supervision of the M‘Lean Trustees, a course of three Art Lectures was delivered in the Hal] by Mr. R. F. Martin, of the South Kensington Museum, London. The lectures were illustrated by the glass, pottery, and art exhibits in the Museum. | 8 THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. The fire extinguishing appliances have been overhauled and put into good condition, and another extincteur has been added. Repairs which had been long contemplated to the stone work of the building were carried out during the year, and this portion of the building is now in a satisfactory condition. The wall cases have been completed round to the Hall door, and a seventh upright case has been added to the gallery. At the annual meeting, held in January last, Mr. Andrew Carmichael was elected Chairman for the current year; and Mr. H. D. Lusk, who has acted as Honorary Secretary for the last four years, having resigned office, Mr. George Dunlop was appointed his successor. The number of visitors to the Museum during the year was about 21,000. It is gratifying to note that the finances of the Museum continue to be in a very satisfactory state, the balance in the hands of the Treasurer at the close of the financial year amounting to £37 12s. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 9 LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1898-99. ——+o+___ 1.—thonorary Members. ( With Year of Election.) Sir Arcup. GEIkig, LL.D., F.R.S., 1863 Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S., . : : 1863 James B. STEPHENS, ; : : : : 1864 Epwarp CairpD, M.A., LLD., D.C.L., . grim 1865 |. Sir ANDREW Nos tg, K.C.B., F.R.S., : 2 : f 1892 11.—@Ordinary “embers. | ADAM, JOHN Apaw, R. G. ADAM, WILLIAM ADAMSON, WILLIAM . _ AGNEW JAMES | AITKEN, JAMES . | ArrKen, W. N. A. | _ ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A., | Awnperson, J. WALLACE | ARCHIBALD, THomas P. ; AuLp, WILLIAM y Bairp, ARTHUR R. _ Batucare, ALEXANDER _ Beco, J. HENDERSON _ Benson, ROBERT Brack, A. J. _ Buack, Joun, Brack, Joun R., M.D., C.M., _ Brake, MatTHEW | Bonen, Jouy, _ Boyp, Miss Sara G., | Brown, J. A. 4 ¥ Bis 29a Finnart Street. Hollybank, Madeira Street. | 12 Newark Street. | Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 1 Newark Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank. 38 Margaret Street. 67 Union Street. 37 Fox Street. 79 Newton Street. 44 Brisbane Street. 21 Newton Street. Thorndean House. 6 Bank Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 8 Eldon Street. 37 Union Street. 62 Forsyth Street. 8 Brisbane Street. 39 Union Street. 33 Brisbane Street. Io THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. Brown, M. M‘C. BUCHANAN, ROBERT . CarRpD, COLIN S. CarrbD, Patrick T. CaIrD, RoBERT, F.R.S.E., CatpER, Marcus, M.D., CAMERON, Sir CHARLES, Bartt., M.D: AD OMe: CAMPBELL, DUNCAN CAMPBELL, Rev. JOHN CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, J. D. M. CaRMICHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Wm. H. CLERK, DUNCAN CLINK, CHARLES W. . CLEGG, W. G. CoLquHouN, DUNCAN Cook, WituiaM, B.A., F.E.LS. . Coox, Wm. S., B.Sc., M.B., C.M. CRAVEN, Miss CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, THOMAS . CUNNINGHAM, T. A. . Curtis, Mrs. C. H. Curtis, W. Hi: DEmpsTER, DUNCAN F. DENNISTON, J. S. Dick, GEORGE . DONALD, JAMES DoucLas, ALEXANDER 5. Douctas, T. N. 67 Eldon Street. . - 2 Fox Street. 13 Newark Street. Belleaire, 15 Newark Street. 56 Esplanade. 12 Union Street. Balclutha, Newark Street. 49 Brougham Street. 7 Ardgowan Square. 45 Union Street. 93 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 40 Ardgowan Street (W.). 76 Finnart Street. 25 Octavia Terrace. 17 Fox Street. 26 Mearns Street. 38 Brisbane Street. 71 Newton Street. 3 Ardgowan Square. 51 Forsyth Street. - 30 Ardgowan Street (W.). 93 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. 87 Brisbane Street. 27 Octavia Terrace. 38 Newark Street. 7 Octavia Terrace. 1g Patrick Street. 28 Mearns Street. 24 Forsyth Street. 58 Union Street. 155 Eldon Street. Duncan, JouN . Duntop, GreorGE, B.L. Dun top, M. F.. ERSKINE, D. M. Fintay, A. CAMPBELL FIsHER, WILLIAM A. . FLEMING, JAMES Fyre, JOHN P. . GEMMELL, ALEXANDER, M.A. Gi_mour, R. S. GLEN, JAMES GRAHAM, JAMES Gray, ROBERT . GRIER, THOMAS HAMILTON, ROBERT . Harpig, WILLIAM, C.A. Hart, J. CAMPBELL . HENDERSON, W. F. HERON, CRAWFORD Hiti, James H. Hitt, J. M. Hoop, JOHN Houston, ANDREW Houston, G. W. Houston, R. H. Hutcuison, JAMEs H. Hynpmav, JoHN G. Jack, JOHN _ KENNEDY, JAMES : Kerr, ANDREW KERR, GEORGE. KERR, JAMES Kerr, JOHN JouNsToNE, Rev. THos. F., M.A. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. II Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 95 Newton Street. 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. 62 Esplanade. 40 Forsyth Street. 39 Eldon Street. 103 Eldon Street. Greenock Academy. 21 Bentinck Street. 19 Octavia Street. Martin Terrace, 3 Finnart Street. 1 Union Street. 22 Brisbane Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 60 Esplanade. Finnart House. 27 Finnart Street. 5 Caddlehill Terrace. 25 Forsyth Street. 52 Esplanade. Ivybank, Port-Glasgow. 11 Forsyth Street. 93 Eldon Street. 40 Newark Street. 63 Finnart Street. 6 Fox Street. 48 Brougham Street. 34 Eldon Street. 24 Union Street. . 97 Brisbane Street. 15 Robertson Street. 15 Robertson Street. 53 Eldon Street. 12 THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. KErR, J. S. LANG, JOHN LAUDER Renee LAURIE, JAMES, M.B., C.M. LAURIE, WILLIAM LEITCH, ARTHUR O. . LINDSAY, WILLIAM LOCHHEAD, ROBERT . Love, JOHN LovE, JAMES A. USK el: vir Ai rx. Ps IDsiae os fal Ce Lyon, JAMES M‘ArtuHuR, H. G. M‘CaLuum, ALEX. M‘Catium, G. F. M‘CLurE, JOHN M‘CuureE, WILLIAM, M.A. MACDONALD, GEORGE MacDoucatt, G. R. M‘GREGOR, JOHN MacIntosu, NEIL MacIntTyrE, JOHN D. MacKay, Epwarp MacKELLar, PETER . M‘KINNON, JOHN MacLEAN, ALEX. S. MACLEAN, JAMES M‘LELLAN, ANDREW . MacLrop, ANGUS MACMILLAN, Rev. HuGu, eleD.. PRS Ey WeiSiA) M‘NEIL, CHARLES DED Scot. 49 Margaret Street. Rockmount, Eldon Place. 12 Lyle Street. 1 Shaw Place. 5 Robertson Street. 8 Newark Street. 77 Union Street. 63 Union Street. Royal Bank. Royal Bank. 25 Forsyth Street. 25 Newark Street. 109 Finnart Street. 40 Brisbane Street. 38 Brisbane Street. Glenburn, Newark Street. 53 Esplanade. 66 Union Street. 77 Newton Street. tor Finnart Street. 22 Fox Street. 99 Finnart Street. 32 Ardgowan Street. 22 Patrick Street. 8 George Square. Parklea, 45 Finnart Street. 2 Lyle Street. 31 Bank Street. 3 Octavia Terrace. 32 Nelson Street. 25 Regent Street. 70 Union Street. South Cliff, Wemyss Bay. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. MacPuali_, JOHN M‘PHERSON, DuGALD MACPHERSON, ROBERT MevER, VicrTor C. MILLER, THomas Morton, Miss JEMIMA Morton, ROBERT Muir, JAMEs D. Murr, ERNEST Mummg, CARL Murpvocy, Davin L. Murray, GEORGE NEILL, D. F. D. NEILL, Geo. D. NEILL, JoHN. M.A. NEILL, ROBERT GRIEVE, M.A. NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE Nicot, DUNCAN NICOL, JOHN S. q NICOLL, JAMES . q Nicotson, ALEX. N. . | Niven, G. W. | Nixon, HENRY | ORKNEY, RoBERT f | Park, W. U., M.A. (Cantab.) ' Parerson, JAMES _ Paterson, S. R. ] meraterson, T. L., F.1.C, FCS. _ PETTIGREW, JOHN | Puiu, Tuomas, M.D., C.M. _ Prentice, A. R. _ PRENTICE, Davip Munro, A. CAMPBELL, M.B., D.Sc. _ PowELt, Lieut, Epwarp P., RN. 6 Kelly Street. 13 Ardgowan Street. 56 Forsyth Street. 56 Finnart Street. 2 Fox Street. 2 Eldon Street. 1 Wood Street. Redlands, Robertson Street. 63 Eldon Street. 30 Newark Street. 81a Brisbane Street. 42 Newark Street. 5 Robertson Street. t Bedford Street. 26 Forsyth Street. 1 Bedford Street. 1 Bedford Street. 1 Bedford Street. 2 Octavia Terrace. 34 Forsyth Street. 32 Margaret Street. 5 Dempster Street. 23 Newton Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 63 Octavia Terrace. 52 Brougham Street. 53 Brisbane Street. 33 Margaret Street. 59 Finnart Street. 6 Eldon Street. 38 Union Street. 24 Finnart Street. 28 Newark Street. 66 Finnart Street. 14 THIRTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. PRENTICE, THOMAS Porvis, F. P., FoRvs:N;A. RANKIN, JOHN A. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW RENNIE, WILLIAM JOHN RENNIE, ROBERT RICHARDS, WILLIAM . RICHARDSON, ANDREW RODGER, ANDERSON . RODGER, JOHN . Rorison, THomas D. Ross, HEw Ramsay . Rowan, R. Houston Row ey, THOMAS RUSSELL, JOSEPH Scort,. Joun, C.B.,_F-R.S.E. Scott, Mrs. Josrpu D. SERVICE, WILLIAM SHANKLAND, D. Cowan SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ARCHIBALD SLATER, JAMES, B.A., F.E.LS. SmitH, M. HECKSTALL SPIERS, ALEXANDER J. STARK, Mrs. T. STEELE, HENRY M. STEEL, JAMES S. STEWART, ANDREW STEWART, JAMES K. STEWART, SAMUEL Tait, JOHN Tay.Lor, Davin J. Wawtor, Ts J... 41 Ardgowan Street (W.) Don Villa, Cardwell Bay. 23 Lyle Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 55 Finnart Street. 36 Union Street. Stewarton, Patrick Street. 163 Eldon Street. Glenpark, Port-Glasgow. 36 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. 21 Cove Road, Gourock. 50 Eldon Street. Eldon Place. The Knowe. % Halkshill, Largs. 74 Finnart Street. 56 Regent Street. 8 Madeira Street. 2 Glen Street. 7 Bentinck Street. . 14 Princes Street. 18 Eldon Street. 4 Glen Street. 63 Union Street. 40 Finnart Street. 38 South Street. 14 Newark Street. 82 Union Street. Knocknair, Bogston. 25 Brisbane Street. 61 Union Street. 55 Forsyth Street. jeged GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 15 if TAYLor, STAVELEY _ Txom, Witiiam A. THORBURN, JAS. G. THORNE, ROBERT THORNE, THOMAS M. Topp, WILLIAM J. WALKER, HucH W. . WALKER, JOHN . WALKER, Louson, C.A. WALLaAcE, Duncan M. WaLLAcE, JAMES, M.A., M.D. Watson, W.S. . Watt, WILLIAM | " WILLIAMSON, ALEXANDER . | Witson, THOMAS ; | Winson, Wm. A., M.D., C.M., j YOUNGER, ROBERT L. Watson, Matcoim, M.B., C.M., 4 Lyle Street. 38 Brisbane Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 51 Octavia Terrace. 25 Nelson Street (W.) Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 44 Newark Street. 23 Ardgowan Street (W.) 16 Union Street. Smithston. 33 Union Street: 32 Forsyth Street. 67 Esplanade. 49 Esplanade. 54 Brisbane Street. 22 Fox Street. Le ) PRESENTED eage 2 SEP NI9Sa os ee ee, re on ee “QOSEP 1938 < x GREENOCK "HILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY | Session 1899-1900. GREENOCK : Printep py ORR, POLLOCK & CO., SuGARHOUSE LANE. Be ge ; : ee 9 OF THE GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY _ ET Session 1899-I900. GREENOCK : PRINTED BY ORR, POLLOCK & CO., SuGARHOUSE LANE. 1900. Greenock Philosophical Society. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1900-1901. oS —— President—-WIILLIAM COOK, B.A. . *GEORGE MURRAY. — Vice-Presidents— - ee | JOHN DUNCAN. Treasurer—WILLIAM ADAMSON. Seeretary—VICTOR C. MEYER. Committee of Management. PRESIDEN’. | ™ Peter MacKeLrar. VICE-PRESIDENTS. | “= JAMES NICOLL. TREASURER. = Rey. THomMaAs F. JOHNSTONE, M.A. / SECRETARY. es HuGH FULLARTON. | Be 22) PURVIS: YA. RR. PRENTICE. , J. W. ANDERSON. D. COWAN SHANKLAND. ¢ ROBERT G. NEILL, M.A. ALEXANDER SHEARER. * M. HeckstaALL SMITH. —*Marcus CALDER, M.D. >4 James H. HI. ~ *G. W. NIVEN. = H. J. TAYLor. — *Ropert HAMILTON. —— WILLIAM M‘CLuRE, M.A. *GEORGE DuNLop, B.L. — James Wattace, M.A., M.D. — *A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. * Representatives in Museum Committtee. Committee of Museum and Hall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) Marcus CALpER, M.D. =}. D. MORRISON. G. W. NIVEN ANDREW CARMICHAEL. Ropert HAMILTON, Chairman, — James WALLACE, M.A., M.D., GEORGE DUNLOP, B.L., Secrefary. H. D. Lusx. A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. hk. L. YOUNGER, 7reaswurer. GEORGE MURRAY. |) = J. A. Brown. Curator of Musewm—TUOMAs RENNIE. ey: B nth Alpnual Report. SESSION 1899-1900. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Watt Institution, on 2nd March, rooo—Rev. T. F. Johnstone, President, in the chair. Statement of Accounts. INCOME. Balance from last Session, - - - - > = 2 7 £83" 10.''3 214 Members’ Tickets, at 10/6, - - =) (LUIS 7Zwo 240 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, at 3/6, - - 42 0 0 £154 7 © Interest on Deposit Receipt, - - - - Tig. 4 Income for year, - - - : - — 156 6 4 £239 16 7 EXPENDITURE. Lecturer’ Fees, - - - - £9414 0 Museum aie Tavis and Heating ‘Hall, - - : 1 (o Mato Tn) Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, - - - - 1G. 34 Collector and Hallkeeper’s ovale oy Outlays, - - - WTA) 20 Secretary’s Outlay, - - - - 2412; 19 Treasurer’s Outlay, - - - - - - - - o 26 Expenses in connection with Lectures; - - - - ; 5 6 8 Expenditure for year, = - - - - - = £136 13-3 Balance on Deposit Receipt with National Bank, - - = 103). 2) oat Consisting of—Balance from last year, - 483 10 3 Surplus this year, - - TOcrsy. 2 £103 3 4 £239 16 7 WM. HARDIE, Hon. Treasurer. GREENOCK, 2nd March, 1900.—We have examined the Hon. Treasurer's | Accounts, and compared them with the Vouchers, and have found them to be correct, the balance in Bank on Deposit Receipt amounting to £103 3s. 4d. J. WALLACE ANDERSON, Mists: ROB. HAMILTON, SCIENCE LECTURE FUND. | Balance at close of last year, - - - - 444 18 10 | Interest from National Bank and Bidens Bank, - - - EP .2eRE Balance at Credit of the Fund, - - - L4G IO WM. HARDIE, Hon. 7reasurer. 4 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. Statement of Proceedings. The Committee have pleasure in submitting the Thirty-ninth Annual Report. ‘The number of Members has increased from 208 to 214, and there were 240 tickets issued to Members to admit ladies and youths to the lectures, as compared with 226 in the previous year. The attendance throughout the session has been very good. The finances of the Society are also in a satisfactory condition, the balance at credit having risen from £83 tos. 3d. to £103 3s. 4d. The following were the lectures delivered :— 1899. Nov. 3.—‘* Thackeray.” A Lecture and Recital. By the Rev. CHARLES CLARK, Bristol. , 10.—“ /asect Architects and Engineers.” WVith Lime-Light Ilustra- tions. By FRED ENOCK, Esq., F.L.S., F.E.S., London. .. 17.-—“ Climbing the Andes.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By Sir WILLIAM MARTIN ConwaAy, M.A., Vice-President of the Alpine Club. » 24.—S English Music of the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries.” With Instrumental and Vocal Illustrations. By ARNOLD DOLMETSCH, Esq., London, assisted by Miss Héléne Dolmetsch and Mrs. Elodie Dolmetsch. Dec. 1.—* Some Notes of a Trip to Rome and Naples.” With Lime- Light Illustrations. By JOSEPH RUSSELL, Esq., Port- Glasgow. » 8—“My Experiences among Pigmies and Cannibals of Central Africa.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By ALBERT B, Lioyb, Esq., of the Church Missionary Society. » 15.—“ The Propagation of Earthquake Vibrations through the Earth.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By Professor CARGILL G. Knott, D.Sc., Edinburgh. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Oo 1900. Jan. 19.—WATT ANNIVERSARY LECTURE. “ The Various Methods of Space Telegraphy.” By OLIVER J. LopGr, Esq., D.Sc., LL.D., F.R.S., Professor of Physics, University College, Liverpool. . 20.— Stained Glass Art: Its History and Modern Development.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By STEPHEN ADAM, Esq., F.S.A., Scot., Glasgow. Feb. 2.--“‘Colour Photography.” With Lantern Illustrations of the Various Processes. By RICHARD KERR, Esq., F.G.S., London. 3 9.—*Whales and Whale Fishing. With Lime-Light Illustrations. By FRANK T. BULLEN, Esq., F.R.G.S., author of “The Cruise of the ‘Cachalot,’ &c. » 16.—“ British Naval and Military Medals.” With Lime-Light Illustrations. By JOHN RODGER, Esq., Greenock. » 23-—“ Curran, Orator and Wit.” By the Rev. A. B. Boyp CARPENTER, M.A., London. Rear-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford, who had kindly under- taken to give an opening address, was unfortunately prevented from doing so by indisposition. With this exception, the programme issued at the beginning of the Session was in all respects carried out. The best thanks of the Society are due to Professor Oliver J. Lodge for the Watt Anniversary Lecture. Professor Lodge has given permission to print this lecture, and it will shortly be issued to the Members as one of the Society’s papers. Thanks are also due to Mr. Joseph Russell and Mr. John _ Rodger, both members of the Society, for the lectures delivered | by them. ___ Beyond keeping up the regular Course of Lectures, no work was undertaken during the past year. The balance at credit of the _ Science Lecture Fund now stands at £46 1s. 9d. At the joint meeting of the Society and the Proprietors of the Greenock Library, held on 25th December, the Annual Report of | the Committee of the M‘Lean Museum and Hall was submitted and adopted. A copy of that Report is annexed. It will be seen | that the application to Government, in which the Committee of the | Society joined, fora grant to Greenock of a set of the Reports of 6 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT the ‘‘Challenger” Expedition has met with a gratifying response. Messrs. A. C. Finlay and George Murray were re-elected as repre- sentatives of the Society in the Museum Committee for the next three years. Dr. William J. Marshall, an original Member of the Society, and at one time its President, having taken up his residence permanently in Edinburgh, the Committee, in recognition of his many services to the Society, nominate him for election as an Honorary Member. The Committee regret to have to record the death during the year of Mr. Edward Mackay, one of their number; and also the death of Mr. John Love, who was a Member of the Society from its commencement, and acted as Secretary from 1862 to 1869. The following publications have been received from other Societies and placed in the Museum :— Canadian Institute, Toronto: Proceedings, Vol. 2; Part 2 (New Series). Philadelphia Museums: (1) “Contributions to the Herpetology of New Granada and Argentina”; (2) ‘‘ The World’s Commerce and the United States share of it.” Paisley Philosophical Society: ‘The Coats’ Observatory, Paisley, Its History and Equipment.” The Office-bearers whose term now expires are—Rev. Thomas F. Johnstone, M.A., President; Mr. William Cook, B.A., Vice- President; Mr. Alexander Shearer, Secretary ; and Messrs Thomas Carmichael, Alexander Allan, Robert L. Younger, William Auld, and John Duncan, Members of Committee. With the exception of Mr. Duncan, who was elected last year to fill a vacancy, and of the Secretary, none of these are eligible for re-election. ‘The Committee have received with regret intimation from Mr. Shearer of his intention to retire at this time from office ; and also from Mr. William Hardie of his wish to be relieved of the office of Treasurer, which he has held for the past four years. The Committee desire to record their sense of the Society’s indebtedness to. Mr. Johnstone, who, during his term as President, has furthered in every way the interests of the Society. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 7) M‘DLean Museum and Lecture Hall.—Annual Report by Committee of Management. Read and Adopted at Joint Meeting of Proprietors of the Greenock Library and Philosophical Society held on 25th December, 1899 The Committee of Management of the M‘Lean Museum and Lecture Hall have pleasure in submitting their Twenty-second Annual Report. At the Statutory Meeting, held in January last, Mr. Andrew Carmichael was elected Chairman of Committee, Mr. R. L. Younger was reappointed Treasurer, and Mr. George Dunlop was appointed Secretary in room of Mr. H. D. Lusk who had resigned. ‘Ihe Committee desired to place on record their appreciation of the valuable services rendered by Mr. Lusk during the four years in which he acted as Secretary. From the very complete Report submitted by Mr. Rennie, the curator, it will be seen that large additions have during the year been made to all the Collections, both by donation and purchase, and the Committee desire to tender their thanks to all who have | assisted by contributing or lending specimens to the Museum. Attention may be called to the following points referred to in | the Curator’s Report :— The collection of British Birds being now representative of almost every species on the British Museum Catalogue, the Com- | mittee are endeavouring to make this Department more interesting by adding specimens of Birds in down (that is young birds already hatched); 53 such specimens have already been purchased and will shortly be placed among the collection. 8 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. In the Geological Department the Committee are anxious to make the collection as complete as possible, and hope, by the regular addition of specimens from time to time, soon to have a fairly representative collection. During the year, 290 specimens have been purchased, particulars of which are given in the Curator’s Report. . Thanks are again due to the Committee of Egypt Exploration Fund for a valuable donation of pre-historic articles found at Diospolis, Upper Egypt. Several interesting additions have been made by donation to the collection illustrating Ethnography. Attention may be called to the portraits which have recently been purchased by the Committee, viz.. a portrait of Mr. John Robertson, designer and constructor of the engines of the ‘‘ Comet,” and miniature portrait of James Watt. One of the most interesting additions made to the Museum during the year is an exquisitely-finished full model of the “Comet,” constructed by the Curator from particulars obtained from a reliable source. The model recently attracted the attention of an official from the Science and Art Department, South Kensington, who expressed a desire to have such a model in the South Kensington Museum. The Committee, accordingly, offered to present a duplicate of the model to that Museum and, their offer having been accepted by the Lords of the Committee of Council on Education, the Curator is at present engaged in constructing a second model. The loans from South Kensington have again been renewed. These consist of four cases containing exhibits of a most interesting nature, also twelve oil paintings and four cartoons. Three valuable paintings have also been received on loan from the National Gallery collection. In last year’s Report it was mentioned that a joint memorial by the Museum, Library, and Philosophical and Natural History Societies had been made for a grant of volumes of the Report of the Voyage of H.M.S. “Challenger,” and the Committee have now much pleasure in stating that the application has proved successful GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 9 and that a large selection of these valuable works has been presented to the Museum: The volumes may be seen and referred to on application to the Curator. The Museum was closed to the public for the usual period during the summer to permit of the premises being cleaned and the specimens examined and put in order, and it is satisfactory to note that the Curator reports that ‘all the collections are in a fine state of preservation.” The Committee desire to take this opportunity of recording their most entire satisfaction with the manner in which ‘the Curator performs his duties, not only in keeping the Museum premises in the best condition but in arranging and classifying the various specimens in a most thorough and painstaking manner. The Members who retire by rotation at this time are: from the Library representatives, Messrs. H. W. Walker and R. L, Younger ; and from the Philosophical Society’s representatives, Messrs. A. C. Finlay and George Murray. ‘These are all eligible for re-election. Frvance.—The Treasurer’s Statement to close of the financial year shows the receipts for the year to be 4412 tos. 2d. and the expenditure £389 14s. 6d., leaving a surplus of 422 15s. 8d.; this, added to the credit balance at the beginning of the year, £28 17s. 7d., shows a credit balance now of £57 13s. 3d. The standing charges are about the average. The Statement of Accounts with vouchers has as usual been audited by Mr. M. F. Dunlop and found correct. 1o THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1899-1900. er - 1.—bonorary Members (With Year of Election. ) Sir Arcup. Grikin, UL:Ds FAR:S., Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, I’.R.S., JAMEs B. SvEPHENS. EpwarRD Carrp, M.A., LL.D., IDA Ce Sir ANDREW NOBLE, K.C.B., F.R.S., WILLIAM J. MARSHALL, M.D., L.R.C.S.E., 1863 1863 1864 1865 1892 1900 11.—Ordinary Members. ADAM, JOHN Aba, R. G. ADAM, WILLIAM ADAMSON, WILLIAM . AGNEW, JAMES AITKEN, JAMES AITKEN, W. N. A. ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A. ALLAN, Rev. C., M.A. ANDERSON, J. WALLACE ARCHIBALD, ‘THOMAS P. AULD, WILLIAM Barrp, ARTHUR R. BATHGATE, ALEXANDER BEALE, Miss Becc, J. HENDERSON BENSON, ROBERT BLACK, ALY; 29a Finnart Street. Hollybank, Madeira Street. 12 Newark Street. Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 1 Newark Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank. 39 Margaret Street 4o Eldon Street. 67 Union Street. 37 Fox Street. 79 Newton Street. 44 Brisbane Street. 21 Newton Street. 57 Union Street. Thorndean House. 6 Bank Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. BLACK, JOHN : BLACK, JOHN R., M.D., C.M. BLakrE, MATTHEW BoDEN, JOHN Boyp, Miss SARAH G. BRADLEY, GEORGE Browy, J. A. Brown, M. MC. Brown, W. A. BUCHANAN, ROBERY . CarrD, CoLin S. Cairp, Patrick T. Carp, Rospert, F.R.S.E. CaLDER, Marcus, M.D. CAMERON, Sir CHARLES, Bart., meth; LL: D.,. MP: CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, J. D. M. CarRMICHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, ‘THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Wm. H. CLAPPERTON, ROBERT? A. CLERK, DUNCAN CLInk, CHARLES W. CoL_quHouNn, DuNCAN ; | Cook, Wixi, B.A., F.E.LS. / Cook, Wo. S., B.Sc., M.B., C.M. CRAVEN, Miss | CRAWFORD, JAMES | CraAwForD, J. W. | Crawrorp, THomas CUNNINGHAM, T. A. . Curtis, Mrs. C. H. Dempster, Duncan F. 8 Eldon Street. 37 Union Street. 62 Forsyth Street. 18 Bentinck Street. 39 Union Street. 30 Esplanade. 6a George Square. 67 Eldon Street. 16 Eldon Street. 2 Fox Street. 13 Newark Street. Belleaire, 15 Newark Street. 56 Esplanade. 12 Union Street. Balclutha, Newark Street. 45 Union Street. 93 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 40 Ardgowan Street (W.) 76 Finnart Street. to Bedford Street. 25 Octavia Terrace. 17 Fox Street. 38 Brisbane Street. aE Newton Street. 3 Ardgowan Square. 51 Forsyth Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 95 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. 87 Brisbane Street. 27 Octavia Terrace. 7 Octavia Terrace. It 12 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. DENNISTON, J. 5S. Dick, GEORGE DONALD, JAMES DouGias, ALEXANDER S. Douce tas, ‘I’. N. DuNcAN, JOHN DuN Lop, GEORGE, B.L. Dunuop, M. F. ERSKINE, D. M. Finztay, A. CAMPBELL FIsHER, Mrs. R. F. FLEMING, JAMES FULLARTON, HUGH FyFE, JOHN P. . GEMMELL, ALEXANDER, M.A. GLEN, JAMES GRAY, ROBERT GRIER, THOMAS HAMILTON, ROBERY . HarRpDIE, WILLIAM, C.A. Hart, J. CAMPBELL HENDERSON, Mrs. HENDERSON, W. F. HERON, CRAWFORD . HILi, James H. Hiren, J.B. Houston, ANDREW . Houston, G. W. Houston, JOHN Houston, R. H. HupLesron, Commander W, HumpacgE, Captain R. P., R.N. Hutcuison, JAMES H. HyYNDMAN, JOHN G. 19 Patrick Street. 28 Mearns Street. 24 Forsyth Street. 58 Union Street. 155 Eldon Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 95 Newton Street. 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. 62 Esplanade. 40 Forsyth Street. 39 Eldon Street. 103 Finnart Street. 103 Eldon Street. Greenock Academy. 19 Octavia Street. 1 Union Street. 22 Brisbane Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 60 Esplanade. Finnart House. 13 Kelly Street. 27 Finnart Street. 5 Caddlehill Terrace. 25 Forsyth Street. 52 Esplanade. 11 Forsyth Street. 93 Eldon Street, 30 Ardgowan Street (West). 40 Newark Street. H.M.S. “ Benbow.” 57 Forsyth Street. 63 Finnart Street. 6 Fox Street. ™ GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Jack, JOHN : : 3 . 48 Brougham Street. Jounston, James . . . 65 Brougham Street. Jounstone, Rev. THos. F., M.A. 34 Eldon Street. KENNEDY, JAMES. ‘ . 24 Union Street. Kerr, ANDREW t d . 97 Brisbane Street. KERR, DANIEL ‘ A . 1 Margaret Street. Kerr, JAMES . : ; SE Robertson Street. KERR, JOHN. f Z . 53 Eldon Street. mar, j.S. E : . 49 Margaret Street. Kincaip, JOHN G. . : . 30 Forsyth Street. tanc, W.jJ. . , E . 1 Union Street. Lanc, JOHN : . Rockmount, Eldon Place. LauRIg£, JAMEs, M.B., C.M. . 1 Shaw Place. Laurig, WILLIAM. d . 5 Robertson Street. LeIrcH, ARTHUR O.. i . 8 Newark Street. LETHAM, JAMES é f . 12 Forsyth Street. LocHHEAD, ROBERT . ‘ . 63 Union Street. Love, Joun W. : : . Royal Bank, Love, JAMEs A. , , . Royal Bank. Pvir, ALEX. P. - ’ . 25 Newark Street. LyLE, J. L. ; 3 ’ . 10g Finnart Street. LyLé, Jun., ROBERT P . 69 Newton Street. MACALPINE, JOHN. f . Rossbank, Port-Glasgow. M‘ArtHur, H.G. . . . 38 Brisbane Street. ) M‘Catium, ALEX. . : . Glenburn, Newark Street. mm-CALLUM, G.I. . 2 . 53 Esplanade. | M‘Cxure, JOHN ; ; . 75 Brisbane Street. M‘Ciure, WILiIAM, M.A. - 77 Newton Street. q MacCunn, James. , . 37 Ardgowan Street (W.) _ MacCutcHeon, HuGH . . 77 Holmscroft Street. | MACDONALD, GEORGE i . or Finnart Street. | MacDoveatt, G. R. é . 22 Fox Street. _ M‘GREGoR, JOHN. . . 99 Finnart Street. | MaclIntosn, NEIL . : . 32 Ardgowan Street. 14 MacIntyre, JOHN D. MacKay, Epwarb M‘KELLAR, JAMES MacKetiar, PETER M‘Krinnon, JOHN M‘Krirpy, ROBERT MacteEan, ALEX. 5S. MACLEAN, JAMES M‘LELLAN, ANDREW MacLgrop, ANGUS MACMILLAN, Rev. Hucu, D.D., LL. D., F-R.S. Bark S.Ay Scot MacPHAIL, JOHN M‘PHERSON, DUGALD MACPHERSON, ROBERT Meyer, VIcToR C. MILLER, Jun., ‘THOMAS MorrIsON, GEORGE . Morton, Miss JEMIMA Morton, ROBERT Murr, James D. Muir, ERNEST MumME, CARL Munro, A. CAMPBELL, M.B., D.Sc. Murpocuw, Davin I.. MurRAyY, GEORGE Ninn, 0:3. D: NEILL, Gro. D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. NEILL, RoBerT GRIEVE, M.A. . NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE NEILSON, MATTHEW . NicoL, DUNCAN Nicot, JOHN S. ee ee ee THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. 26 Forsyth Street. 8 George Square. 109 Eldon Street. Parklea, 45 Finnart Street. 2 Lyle Street. 78 Union Street. 31 Bank Street. 3 Octavia Terrace. 32 Nelson Street. 25 Regent Street. 70 Union Street. 6 Kelly Street. 13 Ardgowan Street. 56 Forsyth Street. 56 Finnart Street. 2 Fox Street. 72 Eldon Street. 2 Eldon Street. 1 Wood Street. Redlands, Robertson Street. 63 Eldon Street. 30 Newark Street. 81a Brisbane Street. 42 Newark Street. 5 Robertson Street. 1 Bedford Street. 39 Newark Street. 1 Bedford Street. 1 Bedford Street. 1 Bedford Street. 42 Brisbane Street. 2 Octavia Terrace. 34 Forsyth Street. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 15 NICOLL, JAMES NIveEn, G. W. Nrxon, HENRY ORKNEY, ROBERT PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, S. R. : ‘ Paterson, T.L., F.I.C., F.C.S., PETTIGREW, JOHN PowELt, Lieut. Epwarp P., R.N. PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, Davip : Purvis, F. P., F.R.S.N.A. RANKIN, JOHN A. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW . RENNIE, WILLIAM JOHN RENNIE, ROBERT a RICHARDSON, ANDREW RICHMOND, Mrs. RODGER, JOHN Rorison, THomas D. Ross, Hew Ramsay . Rowan, R. Houston Row ey, THOMAS | RusseELt, JosEPH : - Scort, JouN, C.B., F.R.S.E | Scorr, Mrs. JosepH D. SERVICE, WILLIAM SHANKLAND, D. Cowan | SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ARCHIBALD : SLATER, JAMES, B.A., F.E.L.S. 32 Margaret Street. 23 Newton Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 63 Octavia Terrace. 53 Brisbane Street. 33 Margaret Street. 59 Finnart Street. 40 Esplanade. 24 Finnart Street. 28 Newark Street. 66 Finnart Street. Don Villa, Cardwell Bay. 25 Lyle Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 55 Finnart Street. 36 Union Street. 163 Eldon Street. 21 Patrick Street. 36 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. 2 Robertson Street. 50 Eldon Street. Eldon Place. The Knowe. Halkshill, Largs, 74 Finnart Street. 56 Regent Street. 8 Madeira Street. 2 Glen Street. 7 Bentinck Street. 14 Princes Street. 65 Union Street. 18 Eldon Street. 16 THIRTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. Spiers, A. J. SrarK, Mrs. T. STEEL, JAMES 5. STEELF, HENRY M. STEWART, ANDREW STEWART, JAMES Kk. STEWART, SAMUEL TalT, JOHN Taytor, EJ. , TAYLOR, STAVELEY TuHom, WILLIAM A. THORBURN, Jas. G. THORNE, ROBERT THORNE, ‘'HomaS M. Topp, WILuIAM J. TURNBULL, ALEXR. J. TURNER, JAMES W. WALKER, HucH W. . WALKER, JOHN WALKER, Louson, C.A. WALLACE, DuNcAN M. WaLLace, JAMES, M.A., M.D. Watson, W. S. Watt, WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, ALEXANDER . Witson, THOMAS Witson, Wm. A., M.D., C.M. YOUNGER, RosBert L. 4 Glen Street. 63 Union Street. 38 South Street. 74 Finnart Street. 14 Newark Street. 82 Union Street. Knocknair, Bogston. 25 Brisbane Street. 55 Forsyth Street. 4 Lyle Street. 38 Brisbane Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 51 Octavia Terrace. 25 Nelson Street (W.) 83 Brisbane Street. 9 Fox Street. Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 44 Newark Street. 65 Union Street. 16 Union Street. 33 Union Street. 32 Forsyth Street. 67 Esplanade. 49 Esplanade. 54 Brisbane Street. 22 Fox Street. pee ' s 7 gE Oe {3 8- t SEP 193 =F RESENTED e ¥ - Vy rag x : . A ee 7 = pl : “ iS : 7 v y 7 i a § i ca 4 - ‘ , » - : , itd > rte ane \ ’ ‘ ste ee a > 3 a . . e ‘ {, * . a) ae . ry om b rs 7 y a ) fy € Re \ q y : ti aN ee - ie ratae- + * if: ' 1 YS) 4 haa Eas hh 3 ul & 48 + 22SEP 1958 FORTY-FIRST Runnual Beport OF THE (7REENOCK PHILOSOPHIGAL SOGIETY. Session 1901-1902. GREENOCK : “TELEGRAPH” PRINTING OFFICES, SUGARHOUSE LANE. 1902. POR Y-FIRnRST Annual Report OF THE GREENOCK PHILOSOPHIGAL SociETY Session 1901-1902. Greenock Philosophical Society. — + +0 —__ President—JOHN DUNCAN. A. R. PRENTICE. Vice-Presidents— PETER MacKELLAR, Treasurer—WILLIAM ADAMSON. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1902-1908. | Secretary—VICTOR C. MEYER. | — — ————————OOO™P” Committee of Management. Sheriff A. T. GLEGG. Rev. ANDREW RITCHIE, M.A. WILLIAM Cook, B.A. WILLIAM HASTIE. ALEXANDER ALLAN, C.A. James A. LOvE. *A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. . *GEORGE MURRAY. ALEXANDER SHEARER. *Marcus CALDER, M.D. a WILLIAM AULD. *C: WW. Niven: meee G. Kincarp. *THomas THOMSON. Bee ON NINGHAM. *GrORGE DuNLop, B.L. Robert Morton. ° , PRESIDENT. . | VICE-PRESIDENTS. | TREASURER. SECRETARY. Rev. THOMAS F. JOHNSTONE, M.A. , HuGH FULLARTON. A. J. Speirs. D. CowAN SHANKLAND. * Representatives in Museum Committee. ~~ ——— Committee of Museum and Hall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) (Elected by Proprictors of Library.) A. CAMPBELL FINLay. / JaMEs D, NEILL. Grorce Murray, Chairman. R. L. Youncer. Marcus Caper, M.D. | J. A, Brown. | G. W. Niven ANDREW CARMICHAEL. _ Tuomas THomson, Zyeasurer. M. M‘C. Brown. _ GeorcE DuNLop, B.L., Secretary. | James WaLtace, M.A., M.D., & I , al Curator of Museum—THOMAS RENNIE. 7 : a v4 a Gortp:-First Mrnual Report, | SESSION 1901-1902. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the fall of the McLean Museum, on 7th March, r902—Mr. William Cook, B.A., President, in the Chair. Statement of Accounts. INCOME, Balance from previous Session, . : : : : . ~ 497" 16) 2 205 Members’ Tickets, at 10/6, . ; : J. ALOT 120.6 253 Ladies’ and Youths’ Tickets, at 3/6, 3 : 44 5 6 4151 18 o Interest on Deposit Receipt, . ‘ : - : 1 eo, Income for Year, — 15315 9 L25b 10 ir EXPENSES. Fees to Lecturers, : > : : ; 495 16 Io Expenses in connection with Deets P - : 8 10 5 Museum Committee—Lighting and Heating Hall, . 10 0) 9 Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, . 26 2 0 Collector’s and Hallkeeper’s Allowances and Gatley S, 7itO),.9 New Electric Lantern, with fittings complete, - 20 16 7 Outlays per Secretary and Treasurer, . : : Tae aoa! — fiji i711 Balance on Deposit Receipt with National Bank, . yet ‘ 79 14 0 4251 11 II SCIENCE LECTURE FUND. Balance from previous Session, . P : . RAT. -GuNG Interest from National Bank and Patient Boks 3 ‘ P Lee Balance now at Credit, : : : : = GASKETS WM. ADAMSON, Aon. Treasurer. GREENOCK, 5th March, 1902.—Examined, certified correct, and securities exhibited. P. MacKELLAR, THOMAS THOMSON, § 4““07s. os SS SS eee 6 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT, Statement of Proceedings. The Committee have pleasure in submitting the Forty-first Annual Report. The number of Members is now 205, and the number of tickets issued to Members to admit ladies and youths is 253. These figures shew a slight increase on last year’s figures, The attendance at the lectures throughout the session has been very good. The finances of the Society continue in a satisfactory condition, the credit balance being £79 14s. The programme as arranged at the beginning of the course was carried out in its entirety :— Igor Oct.25—OPENING LECTURE—“ Some Thoughts on the Life and Teaching of Ralph Waldo Emerson.” By WILLIAM JACKs, LL.D., of Crosslet. Nov. 1—“ With the Allies to Pekin.’ With Lantern Illustrations. By FREDERICK COLEMAN, War Correspondent to the “ New York Herald.” 8—“ The Republic of Chili.” With Lantern Illustrations. By D. E. Humg, F.R.G.S., Hull. ” » 15—“ Exploring in the Antarctic.” With Lantern Illustrations. By C. E. BORCHGREVINK, Kgt. St. Olaf, F.R.G.S. 22—“ The Physical Basis of Vision.” ‘Vith Lantern Illustrations and Experiments. By A. FREELAND FERGUS, M.D., F.R.S.E., Glasgow. ” —— = wots AS Se Pe en SE GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 7 ee eee 1901. Nov.29—“Caricature in and out of Parliament.” With Lantern Illus- trations. By E. T. REED, Parliamentary Draughtsman of “ Punch.” Dec. 6—“ The Message of Tom Hood.” With Illustrative Readings. By GEORGE MIDDLETON, M.A., LL.B., Glasgow. »5 13—“ The Women Song Writers of Scotland.” With Song IIlustra- tions. By Madame Norris-ADAMS. 1902. Jan.17—WATT ANNIVERSARY LECTURE. “James Watt, Inventor.” By H. S. HELE SHaw, LL.D., F.R.S., Professor of En- gineering in University College, Liverpool. »» 24—“ Camping in Palestine.” With Lantern Illustrations. By the Rev. W. LEWIS ROBERTSON, M.A., Greenock. » 31—“ Voyages in Cloudland.” With Lantern Illustrations. By the Rev. J. M. BAcon, M.A., F.R.A.S. h Feb. 7-—-DRAMATIC RECITAL. By ERNEST DENNY, London, » 14—“/nsects and their Relation to the Propagation of Disease.” With Lantern Illustrations. By JOHN GLAISTER, M.D., Professor of Forensic Medicine in the University of Glasgow. 9 2I—“A Grain of Wheat.” With Lantern Illustrations, By FREDERICK O. BOWER, D.Sc., F.R.S., Professor of Botany in the University of Glasgow. » 28—“ Some Literary Associations of the English Lake District.” With Lantern Illustrations. By the Rey. Canon RAWNSLEY, M.A., Crosthwaite. The thanks of the Society are due to Dr. William Jacks and Professor Hele Shaw of Liverpool for the opening and Watt lectures respectively, the latter of which is now being printed, and will be issued to the Members as one of the Society’s Papers. Thanks are also due to Dr. Freeland Fergus and the Rev. W. Lewis Robertson for their lectures, given gratuitously. A course of lectures on “ French Literature,” in the French language, was organised under the auspices of the Society, and is at present proceeding satisfactorily, being attended in considerable 8 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT. numbers. The lecturer, Mons. Charles Martin, of the University of Glasgow, is dealing in an able and instructive manner with an extensive range of subjects bearing on the literature of France, and has maintained to now the interest of an enthusiastic body of students. Otherwise no special lecture course was undertaken during the session. The balance at credit of the Science Lecture Fund is now 448 7s. 8d. Your Committee regret to record the loss which the Society has sustained in the past session through death. Provost Black, an old Member of the Society; his son, Dr. J. R. Black, a past President; and Dr. W. J. Marshall, a past President and a valued Honorary Member, have all died since last Annual Meeting. All of these took an active interest in the affairs of the Society, and your Committee would put on record their appreciation of the valuable services rendered by them in the past. Your Committee also regret the removal from town of Dr. Hugh Macmillan, a Member whose valuable literary services and influence were for long unsparingly given in the interests of the Society. Your Committee recommend that Mr. F. P. Purvis, an Ex-President of the Society, and now Professor of Naval Architecture in the University of Tokio, Japan, be elected an Honorary Member of the Society. At a joint meeting of the Members of the Society and the Proprietors of the Greenock Library, held on 30th December last, the Annual Report of the Committee of the M‘Lean Museum and Hall was submitted and adopted. Mr. George Dunlop, B.L., was re-elected one of the Society’s representatives, and the other vacancy was filled by the appoint- ment of Mr. Thomas Thomson in room of Mr. Robert Hamilton, retired. The following publications have been received during the past year :— The Transactions of the Canadian Institute. The Proceedings ot the Glasgow Philosophical Society, and The Management of Engineering Workshops, from the Institu- tion of Junior Engineers. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 9 The Society’s Papers have, as usual, been sent to numerous learned and scientific societies. During the session your Committee adopted a new system of lantern illustration by the introduction of the electric light, for which purpose a special lantern, suitable to the new agent, was purchased. ‘Vhrough the skilful manipulation of Mr. R. W. Jamieson, the lanternist, the improved results were most marked, and met with the universal approval and appreciation of the lecturers. The Office-bearers who retire at this time are Messrs. William Cook, President; John Duncan, Vice-President ; and Messrs. H. J. Taylor, William M‘Clure, Dr. James Wallace, Peter MacKellar, and James Nicoll, Members of Committee. fe) FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT. M'Zean Museum and Lecture Hall. ANNUAL REPORT BY COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT, Read and adopted at Joint Meeting of Proprietors of the Greenock Library and Philosophical Society, held on 30th December, root. The Committee of Management of the M‘Lean Museum and Lecture Hall have pleasure in submitting the Twenty-fourth Annual Report. In terms of the Constitution, the Chairman for the year fell to be elected from the Members of Committee representing the Library Proprietors, and at the statutory meeting held in the beginning of the year Dr. James Wallace was unanimously appointed Chairman in succession to Mr. Robert Hamilton. There was no other change in the Office-bearers. The Committee regret that their Hon. Treasurer, Mr. R. L. Younger, has asked to be relieved of duty at this time. During the period of eight years for which he held office Mr. Younger took a deep interest in the work of the Museum, and the Committee desire to record their appreciation of the services rendered by him. As formerly, numerous additions have, throughout the year, been made to the collections, a complete record of which will be found in the Curator’s Report, and the Committee again desire to record their thanks to all who have contributed objects to the Museum either as donations or on loan. It need hardly be added that the Committee are always glad to receive and place in the Museum any object of interest. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. if Special thanks are again due to Mr. George R. Macdougall, New York, for a further interesting and valuable donation of butter- flies and moths, illustrating the various properties with which these insects are endowed by Nature for their protection. These have been placed beside the specimens presented by Mr. Macdougall last year, and the whole forms a very complete and interesting collection. Thanks are also due to the Rev. Dr. Macmillan, who, on the occasion of his leaving town to take up residence in Edin- burgh, presented to the Museum his extensive collection of botanical specimens, also several volumes of the publication ‘“ Nature.” Further additions have been made by purchase to the geological section, which is gradually becoming more complete. The Committee of the Egypt Exploration Fund have again presented a number of interesting objects to the Museum, and thanks are due to them for these as well as for various books and reports also received. It is worthy of note that a representative of the Society from London, who recently visited the Museum, ex- . pressed himself as highly pleased with the excellent way in which the objects in this department are arranged and displayed. The curator and his assistant are at present engaged. in fitting up an addition to the library case. This when finished will afford much needed accommodation, and will complete the wall cases on the ground floor. The Philosophical Society, with the approval of the Committee, recently introduced a supply of electricity to the Lecture Hall for use in the optical lantern at their lectures, and the Museum Committee have at present under consideration the matter of lighting the premises by electricity and also of improving the heating of the Hall. The Museum was closed for the usual period during the summer, when the annual cleaning was carried out. The Com- mittee again desire to record their satisfaction with the manner in which the duties of curator are discharged by Mr. Rennie. The Members who retire by rotation at this time are Dr. Wallace and Mr Neill from the Library representatives, and Mr. 12 FORTY-FIRSL ANNUAL REPORT. Hamilton and Mr Dunlop from the Philosophical Society’s repre- sentatives. They are all eligible for re-election. FINANCE.—The Treasurer’s account shows the revenue for past year to have been #395 7s. 7d., and the expenditure 437° 19s. 3d., leaving a balance at credit of the Museum of £24 8s. 4d. This, with the amount brought forward from last year, makes a total balance on hand of £94 12s. 11d. The slight increase is mainly accounted for by the reduced expenditure on specimens, but this is likely to be much larger during the coming year by additions and necessary renewals. The rents received from the letting of Hall show a diminution as compared with last year. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 13 LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1901-1902. 1.—bonorary Members. ( With Year of Election. ) Sir ArcuD. Geixr£, LL.D., F-.R.S., ‘ ; ‘ ‘ 1863 Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S., : : : : 1863 James B. STEPHENS, 1864 Epwarp CairpD, M.A., LL.D., D. C1 i, 1865 Sir ANDREW Nos te, K.C.B., F.R.S., 1890 fr. Purvis, WH. Sc; . 1902 11.—Ordinary Members. ADAM, JOHN Apa, R. G. Apam, WILLIAM ADAMSON, WILLIAM . AGNEW, JAMES AITKEN, JAMES AITKEN, W. N. A. ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A. Auuan, Rev. C., M.A. ALLAN, WILLIAM, M.D. Auston, M. H.. Aston, R. A. . ANDERSON, J. WALLACE ARBUCKLE, W. S. ARCHIBALD, THOMAS P. AULD, WILLIAM BairpD, ARTHUR R. 2ga Finnart Street. Hollybank, Madeira Street. 12 Newark Street. Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 1 Newark Street. 78 Eldon Street. National Bank. 39 Margaret Street. 93 Newton Street. 21 Patrick Street. 44 Margaret Street. 44 Margaret Street. 67 Union Street. 11 Fox Street. 37 Fox Street. 79 Newton Street. 44 Brisbane Street. 14 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT. Bairb, DAvip BATHGATE, ALEXANDER 3EALE, Miss BENSON, ROBERT Back, A. J. BLAKE, MATTHEW BopEN, JOHN Boyp, Miss SARAH G. Boyp, W. D. BRADLEY, GEORGE Brown, J. A. Brown, M. M‘C. Brown, W, A. BUCHANAN, ROBERT . CaIRD, COLIN S. CaIrRD, Patrick T. CairD, Rospert, LL.D., F.R.S.E. CaLDER, Marcus, M.D. CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, J. D. M. CARMICHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Wm. H. CLAPPERTON, ROBERT? A. CLERK, DUNCAN CLINK, CHARLES W. CoLQUHOUN, DUNCAN Cook, WILLIAM, B.A., F.E.LS. Coox, WM. S., BiSc:, MoB;, C.M. CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, THOMAS CUNNINGHAM, 1. A. . 15 Finnart Street. 21 Newton Street. 9 Eldon Street. 6 Bank Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 62 Forsyth Street. 68 South Street. 39 Union Street. go Finnart Street. 30 Esplanade. 6a George Square. 67 Eldon Street. 16 Eldon Street. 2 Fox Street. 13 Newark Street. Belleaire, 15 Newark Street. 56 Esplanade. 12 Union Street. 41 Union Street. 93 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 40 Ardgowan Street (W.) 76 Finnart Street. 83 Brisbane Street. 25 Octavia Terrace. 17 Fox Street. 38 Brisbane Street. 71 Newton Street. 3 Ardgowan Square. 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 95 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. 87 Brisbane Street. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 15 Curtis, W. H. DEMPSTER, DUNCAN F. Denniston, J. S. DONALD, JAMES Douctas, ALEXANDER S. Douctas, T. N. Duncan, JOHN DuNLop, GrEorGr, B.L. Dun top, M. F. ErSKINE, D. M. Fintay, A. CAMPBELL FIsHer, Mrs. P. B. FLEMING, JAMES Forster, Wo. E. FULTON, JAMES FULLARTON, HUGH GEMMELL, ALEXANDER, M.A. GLecG, ARTHUR T. GLEN, JAMES GraHaM, Rev. J. MILLAR GRAHAM, WALTER Gray, ROBERT GRIER, THOMAS HAMILTON, ROBERT . HastTI£, Wo. Hart, J. CAMPBELL HENDERSON, Mrs. HENDERSON, W. F. HERON, CRAWFORD . Hii, JAMes H. Hinz, Joun H. Houston, ANDREW . Houston, G. W. 38 Newark Street. 7 Octavia Terrace. 19 Patrick Street. 24 Forsyth Street. 58 Union Street. 51 Union Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 95 Newton Street. 95 Newton Street. Finnart Grove. 62 Esplanade. 49 Union Street. 39 Eldon Street. 18 Bedford Street. 89 Brisbane Street. 103 Finnart Street. Greenock Academy. Wood Villa, Newark Street. 19 Octavia Terrace. 77 Finnart Street. 6 Grey Place. 1 Union Street. 22 Brisbane Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 78 Finnart Street. Finnart House. 13 Kelly Street. 27 Finnart Street. 5 Caddlehill ‘Terrace. 84 Union Street. 13 Eldon Street. 11 Forsyth Street. 93 Eldon Street. 16 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT. Houston, R. H. HUTCHESON, JOHN B. HutTcuHison, JAMES H. HyNpMaAN, JOHN G. JOHNSTON, JAMES : : JOHNSTONE, Rev. TuHos. F., M.A. KENNEDY, JOHN KERR, ANDREW, KERR, JOHN Kerr, J. S. KIncaID, JOHN G. LANG, JOHN LAURIE, D. LAURIE, WILLIAM LEITCH, ARTHUR O.. LEITCH, JOHN LocHHEAD, ROBERT . Love, Joun W. Love, JAMES A. vir, Arex; Ps Lyoz, J. L. LYLE, Miss Lyon, JAMES, ‘ MacArTHvR, H.G. . M‘Ca.tium, G. F. M‘Cuure, WILLIAM, M.A. MacCutcHeon, H. MACDONALD, GEORGE MacDouca tl, G. R. MacbDouGALL, DUGALD M‘GREGOR, CHARLES MacInrtosH, NEIL MacIntyre, JoHN D. 40 Newark Street. 51 Brougham Street. 63 Finnart Street. 6 Fox Street. 22 Robertson Street. 34 Eldon Street. Ardenlea, Barrhill Rd., Gourock. 97 Brisbane Street. 53 Eldon Street. 49 Margaret Street. 30 Forsyth Street. Rockmount, Eldon Place. 8o Finnart Street. 5 Robertson Street. 8 Newark Street. 15 Ardgowan Square. 63 Union Street. Royal Bank, Royal Bank. 25 Newark Street. rog Finnart Street. 72 Union Street. Sugar Exchange. 38 Brisbane Street. 53 Esplanade. 24 Margaret Street. Town Clerk’s Office. ror Finnart Street. 22 Fox Street. 3 Newark Street. 71 Nicholson Street. 32 Ardgowan Street. 26 Forsyth Street. a le GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. MacKay, Epwarp, M.B., C.M. MAcKELLar, PETER M‘KINNOoN, JOHN M‘Kirpy, ROBERT Mac ean, ALEX. S. . MACLEAN, JAMES MacLeEop, ANGUS MacPuall, JOHN MAcPHERSON, Miss MuRIEL MACPHERSON, ROBERT MarsHALL, C. W., M.B., C.M., . Meyer, VIcror C. MILLER, THOMAS, Jun. Morton, Miss JEMIMA Morton, ROBERT Muir, James D. Mummg, Cari Munro, A. CAMPBELL, M.B., D.Sc. Murpocw, Davin L. Murray, GEORGE Nerren, D. F. D. NEILL, Geo. D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. NEILL, Ropert GriEvE, M.A. . NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE Mer, W. Jj. NEILson, MATTHEW . Nicot, DUNCAN Nicol, JOHN S. NICOLL, JAMES Niven, G. W. ORKNEY, ROBERT Orr, Ryrig, M.A. 8 George Square. Parklea, 45 Finnart Street. 2 Lyle Street. 78 Union Street. 31 Bank Street. 3 Octavia Terrace. 25 Regent Street. 6 Kelly Street. 55 Kelly Street. 56 Forsyth Street. 8 Ardgowan Square. 56 Finnart Street. 2 Fox Street. 2 Eldon Street. 1 Wood Street. Redlands, 30 Newark Street. Robertson Street. 81a Brisbane Street. 42 Newark Street. 5 Robertson Street. 1 Bedford Street. 39 Newark Street. 1 Bedford Street. 1 Bedford Street. 1 Bedford Street. 13 Octavia Terrace. 42 Brisbane Street. 2 Octavia Terrace. 34 Forsyth Street. 32 Margaret Street. 23 Newton Street. 63 Octavia Terrace. 35 Esplanade. = aaa . = 18 FORTY-FIRST ANNUAL REPORT. PATERSON, JAMES RATERSON: EE El €.5 82 C.8.; PHILIP, JOHN PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, DAviD PRENTICE, THOMAS PRENTICE, W. G. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW . RENNIE, WILLIAM JOHN Ritcuie, Rev. A., M.A. RODGER, JOHN Rorison, THomas D. Ross, Hew RAmsay . Rowan, R. Houston RowWL_LEy, THOMAS RUSSELL, JOSEPH SCOBIE, LAWRENCE, Scort, Joun, C.B., F.R.S.E. SERVICE, WILLIAM SHANKLAND, D. Cowan SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ARCHIBALD SINCLAIR, THOS. ORD, C.A. SLATER, JAMES, B.A., F.E.LS. Situ, Mrs. J. B. SmirH, M. HrecksTraLu SPEIRS, A. J. STEEL, JAMEs S. STEELE, HENRY M. STEWART, JAMES K. Stewart, Wm., M.D., C.M. SYMINGTON, Rev. A. . Thornleigh, Campbell Street. 59 Finnart Street. 53 Brisbane Street. 28 Newark Street. 54 Esplanade. 45 Ardgowan Street (W.) 54 Esplanade. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 55 Finnart Street. 60 Forsyth Street. 36 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. 2 Robertson Street. 5c Eldon Street. Eldon Place. The Knowe. 57 Brisbane Street. Halkshill, Largs. 56 Regent Street. 8 Madeira Street. 2 Glen Street. 7 Bentinck Street. Finnart Road. 14 Princes Street. 65 Union Street. 24 Finnart Street. 4 Glen Street. 17 Ardgowan Street. 74 Finnart Street. 82 Union Street. Benview, Barrhill Rd., Gourock. 13 Ardgowan Street. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 73 Tait, JOHN PPAYLOR, H. J; . TAYLOR, STAVELEY Tuom, W. A. THomson, THOMAS THORBURN, Jas. G. THORNE, ROBERT Topp, WILLIAM J. TURNBULL, ALEXR. J. TURNER, JAMES W. WALKER, HuGuH W. WALKER, JOHN WALKER, Louson, C.A. WALLACE, Duncan M. WALLACE, JAMES, M.A., M.D. Watson, W. S. WILLIAMSON, ALEXANDER . Witson, E., Jr. Witson, THoMas. , WiLson, Ws. A., M.D., C.M. WinGate, J. S. . Younc, W. Sempre, M.D. YOouNGER, Rosert L. 25 Brisbane Street. 55 Forsyth Street. 4 Lyle Street. 38 Brisbane Street. 69 Newton Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 25 Nelson Street (W.) 60 Campbell Street. 9 Fox Street. Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 44 Newark Street. 65 Union Street. 16 Union Street. 33 Union Street. 67 Esplanade. Woodthorpe, Esplanade. 49 Esplanade. 54 Brisbane Street. 72 Eldon Street. 45 Union Street. 22 Fox Street. 1 His ‘ 4 + bat ~ ' ‘ i P - H ‘PRESENTED - 22SEP 1938 = z r » - a ii Le A | | 5 a) , vo), Oe wr sae pin TRL IN FT LLY 99SEP 1938 -FORTY-FOURTH Armnital Report OF THE Greenock | Philosophical Society | Session 1904-05. GREENOCK: “TELEGRAPH ” PRINTING WORKS, SUGARHOUSE LANE, 1905. > eh ae » FORTY-FOURTH Annual Report Greenock Philosophical Society Session 1904-05. Greenock Philosophical Society. Vicc=Presidents— 1 PRESIDENT. VICE-PRESIDENTS. TREASURER. SECRETARY. Rey. CHas. ALLAN, M.A. W. D. Boyp. W. A. THOM. A. R. PRENTICE. W. HILLHOUSE CARMICHAEL. Joun B. HuTcHEsON. H. M. STEELE. D. A. MORRISON. Frep. LEAR WREDE. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) . A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. GEORGE MURRAY. JoHN LANG. ALEX. SHEARER. Tuomas THOMSON, 77easurer. GeorcE DunLop, B.L., Secretary. Curator of Museum— Assistant Curator of Museum—CHARLES BRUNTON. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1905-1906. SS President-SHERIFF A. T. GLEGG. JOHN G. KINCAID. RYRIE ORR, M.A. Treasurcer—WILLIAM ADAMSON. Secretarp—VICTOR C. MEYER. —_—_—3ese eee Committce of Management. Dr. C. W. MARSHALL. D. M. WALLACE. T. L, PATTEESON, F:1.C,, CS: Dr W., S« ‘Cook. R. A, CLAPPERTON. James A. MACLEAN. *A, CAMPBELL FINLAY. *GEORGE MURRAY. *Joun LANG. *ALEXANDER SHEARER. *THOMAS THOMSON. *GEORGE DuNLop, B.L. * Representatives in Museum Committee. eee Committee of Museum and ‘hall. (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) J. A. Brown. ANDREW CARMICHAEL. M. M‘C. Brown. RoBerT HAMILTON, Chairman. James D. NEILL. T. D. M‘Murricu. * a's . wey; ee aa oe oy 1 a a { re it eA gc Wh ef bo pet oe eee =) Fy < P, . F ‘ : Peas P , yeaheah a a al oa ; d ’ ‘ ? g : ’ { ; i . a ’ ’ . 5 x - * ; - i , ; 4 2 i aoe iT (Aso ee ee £ ofy- 9 sB.2 SEP 1938 | fb PReWEEN FL 89 SEP 19: Gre) | FORTY-FIFTH | ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Oreenock : Bbhilosophical Society SESSION 1905-1906. GREENOCK : ““TELEGRAPH”’ PRINTING WORKS, SUGARHOUSE LANE, 1906. FORTY- FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT Oreenock PHilosophical Society SESSION 1905-1906. Greenock Philosophical Society. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1906-1907. President_JOHN G. KINCAID. RYRIE ORR, M.A Rev. CHARLES ALLAN, M.A. Treasuver-WILLIAM ADAMSON. Secretaryp—VICTOR C. MEYER. Viceepresnente— ae eee Committee of Management. PRESIDENT. James A. MACLEAN. VICE-PRESIDENTS. Dr. WM. ALLAN, TREASURER. THOMAS ROWLEY. SECRETARY. W. A. Dickson. Joun B. HurcHeson, fie M. STEELE, C.A. D. A. Morrison. FRED. LEAR WREDE. Dr. C. W. MarsHALt. D. M. WALLACE. T. L. PATTERSON, F.I.C., F.C.S- Dr W. S. Cook. JoHN S. WINGATE. * Representatives in Museum Committee. T. O. STEWART. D. S. MACPHERSON. *JOHN LANG. *ALEXANDER SHEARER. *THOMAS THOMSON. *GrEORGE Dun top, B.L. *A, CAMPBELL FINLAY, *R. A. CLAPPERTON. ~~ eee Committee of Museum and ‘hall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) Joun Lance. J. A. Brown. ALEX. SHEARER, Chairman, Tuomas THOMSON, 77easurer. _ GrorGE DunLop, B.L., Secretary. A. CAMPBELL FINLAY. R. A. CLAPPERTON. Curator of Museum— Assistant Curator of Museum—CHARLES BRUNTON. ANDREW CARMICHAEL, M. M‘C. Brown. ROBERT HAMILTON. James D. NEILL. T. D. M‘Murricu. Forty: Fifth Annual Report, SESSION 1905-1906. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Lecture Hall of the M‘Lean Museum, on Friday Evening, 2nd March, 1906—John G. Kincaid, Esg., Prestaent, in the Chair. FO Te TE TE TE TE TE EE TE EE TE TE EE a Statemeat of Accounts. INCOME. Balance from previous Session, 5 } ‘ ; : F » £117 tS 9 Tickets Sold—252 Members’, at 10/6, . : #1426 0 279 Ladies’ and Youths’, at 3/6, ‘ 48 16 6 Arer 2 6 Bank Interest on Deposit Receipt, < ; ; 118 4 —— 183 0 IO £300 9 7 EXPENSES. Fees to Lecturers, : , ; eer U6: O Expenses in connection with Lectures, . 22 12 O Museum Committee—Lighting and Heating Hall, 10 0 O Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, . Bai ge 0 Collector’s and Hallkeeper’s Allowances and Outlays 8 16 3 Gratuity to former Collector, . : ; ‘ Bre) O Outlays per Secretary and Treasurer, . - aS "oO — £Igl 12 9 Balance on Deposit Receipt with National Bank, . A c . 108 16 10 £300 9 7 SCIENCE LECTURE FUND. Balance from previous Session, ; ; 5 : : : » BGT TEMES: Bank Interest, x : ‘ . 2 = P : p : O 16) 0a 452 11 10 Deduct—Deficit on Combe Trust Course of 8 Lectures in Town Hall, from September 26th till November 28th, 1905, ‘ . 20 6 0 Balance in Provident Bank, . ‘ , : : on Se Ea aTO WM. ADAMSON, Aon. Treasurer. GREENOCK, 28th February, 1906.—Examined, certified correct, and securities exhibited. ROB. A. CLAPPERTON, DAN. A. MORRISON, Auditors. 6 FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT. Statement of Droceedinas. The Committee have pleasure in submitting the Forty-Fifth Annual Report of the Society. There is again an increase in the Membership, the number of Ordinary Members being 25 2—the largest in the history of the Society—while the number of tickets issued for the use of ladies and youths amounts to 279. The Membership of the Society and the issue of special tickets for use in Members’ households is now restricted solely by the size of the Society’s hall, many appli- cations for membership having been refused. This is very gratifying, as was also the large attendance at the weekly meetings, which shows a general interest in the purposes of the Society. The lecture programme as originally arranged was carried out in its entirety. 1905. Oct. 27—OPENING LECTURE—“ The Force of Circumstances: A Comedy Lecture.” By Sheriff LYELL, of Paisley. Nov. 3-—“Azrships, Balloons, and Flying Machines.” With Experi- mental Illustrations. By Eric STUART BRUCE, M.A., F.R. Met. Soc. » 1o—‘ Russia: Yesterday and To-Day.” By BERNARD PARES, M.A. » 17—“ Untamed Europe, or Wild Days in Montenegro.” With Lantern Illustrations. By Miss M. EDITH DUNCAN. 5, 24—DRAMATIC RECITAL. By Miss LILIAN HOVEY. Dec. 1—“ Shall we Abolish the Inevitable?” By GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 1905. Dec. 8—“ Through the Battle Smoke: The Siege of Port Arthur as I saw it.” With Lantern Illustrations. By ELLIS ASHMEAD BARTLETT. » 15—‘ Submarines and other Modern Naval Developments.” With Lantern Illustrations. By Sir W. H. WHITE, K.C.B., LL.D: .F-R:S. 1906. Jan. 19—WaTT ANNIVERSARY LECTURE—“ Marine Propulsion.” With Lantern Illustrations. By S. W. BARNABY. » 26—“Irish Life and Song.” With Musical Illustrations. By Miss MADELEINE O’CONNOR. Feb. 2—‘“ 7he Men of the French Revolution.” With Lantern Illustra- tions. By HILAIRE BELLOC. » 9—“The Most Recent Excavations of Pompeii.” With Lantern Illustrations. By CHARLES P. PERRY, F.R.G.S. » 16—“ Wild Animals I have known.” With Lantern Illustrations. By ERNEST THOMPSON SETON. 5 23— The Sun and its Influence on Terrestrial Phenomena.” With Lantern Illustrations. By GEORGE CLARK, M.A. In furtherance of a remit from a previous General Meeting, your Committee arranged for a course of Combe Trust Lectures, which were delivered in the Town Hall in the latter months of last year. __ Although financially the results showed a loss, your Committee are satisfied that these popular lectures served their purpose, being attended in large numbers, and evidently appreciated by regular and interested audiences. The deficit has been made good from the fund at the disposal of the Society for the purpose of Popular Science Lectures. The Committee took steps to put into force the recommendations from the last General Meeting with regard to the removal of ladies’ hats and the conduct of young persons attending the lectures, with, they hope, satisfactory results. 8 FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT. The thanks of the Society are due to Sheriff Lyell, of Paisley, for his Opening Lecture, and to Mr. S. W. Barnaby for his Watt Anniversary Lecture. The lecture of the latter is now in the printer’s hands, and will be issued in due course as one of the papers of the Society. Your Committee trust that the high standard of Watt Lectures ever aimed at has been well maintained, and that they may still continue to provide a lasting memorial to James Watt in the town of his birth. At a joint meeting of the Members of the Society and the Proprietors of the Greenock Library, held on 25th December, 1905, the Annual Report of the Museum and Hall Committee was submitted. Messrs. A. Campbell Finlay and Robert A. Clapperton were appointed the Scciety’s representatives. The Office-bearers who retire at this time are Mr. John G. Kincaid, President ; the Rev. Charles Allan, Messrs. W, D. Boyd, W. A. Thom, A. R. Prentice, W. Hillhouse Carmichael, and the Secretary and Treasurer. ————— GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 9 AN‘ Zean Museum and Lecture Hall. ANNUAL REPORT BY COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. Read and adopted at Joint Meeting of Proprietors of the Greenock Library and Philosophical Society, held on 25th December, 1905. A joint meeting of the Proprietors of Greenock Library and the members of the Philosophical Society was held in the Watt Hall _ yesterday afternoon to receive the Annual Report of the Committee of Management of the Museum and Hall. In the unavoidable | absence of Mr. Robert Hamilton (Chairman of the Museum Com- mittee), Mr. Andrew Carmichael presided, and among those present were Mr. William M‘Clure, Mr. Ryrie Orr, Mr. William Adamson, | Mr. Robert A. Clapperton, Mr. Alex. Shearer, Mr. F. L. Wrede, | Mr. James Slater, Mr. James D. Neill, Mr. George Dunlop (Secretary), ~ and Mr. Thomas Thomson (Treasurer). The Secretary read the Annual Report of the Museum Com- mittee as follows :— | The Committee of Management have pleasure in submitting | the Twenty eighth Annual Report on the Museum and Lecture a Hall. There was no change in the Membership of the Committee | from last year, and at the Annual Meeting held in January- Mr. | Robert Hamilton, being one of the representatives elected by the _ Library Proprietors, was appointed Chairman for the year. Io FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT. As usual, a complete list of the objects placed in the Museum during the year will be found in Mr. Brunton’s Report, and the Committee again desire to record their thanks to all who have contributed to the collections, either by gift or loan. Among the gifts, special mention should be made of a skull and horns of fallow deer procured from the Marquess of Bath by Sir Hugh Shaw Stewart of Ardgowan ; and a fine specimen of the tarpon fish from the Gulf of Mexico, presented by Dr. Robert Caird. Attention is again directed to the work of Mr. E. S. Russell, who is continuing the preparation of objects to form a Zoological “ Type” Collection, He has prepared and mounted during the year the skull of a rabbit and a skate, showing the nervous system, also several other specimens. These and the other preparations in this collection should prove of much interest to students, and the Committee are specially indebted to Mr. Russell for the skill and care he has shown in carrying on this work. Among the purchases made during the year are a collection of 68 British birds’ nests and eggs, and a number of medallions and friezes which belonged to the late Dr. Richmond. The collection of objects on loan from the Board of Education was renewed in the month of February, the new collection containing examples of Oriental embroideries, Persian pottery, Indian metal- work, and electrotypes of armour. An interesting series of paintings was also obtained in place of those which were removed. The Committee have also to report that the Board of Education granted a loan for three months of their second historical circulating series of water-colour paintings, illustrating the growth and progress of the art. These pictures were exhibited on a framework erected in the main building of the Museum, and were visited by large numbers during the months of September and October. The Committee regret that the National Gallery Board have recalled the valuable ‘‘ Turner” picture, which formed one of the loan collection obtained from them last year, the reason given being that they had decided that it would be desirable to exhibit for a —————————— GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. II time in London the five pictures forming Turner's last exhibit at the Royal Academy in 1850. So far, no picture has been obtained to replace this one. It may be of interest to note that the old Armada cannon, which stands to the right of the entrance to the Museum, was, at the request of the Directors of the Naval Ship and Fisheries Exhibition, held at Earl’s Court, London, sent on loan to that Exhibition. It has now been returned. The Curator, Mr. Brunton, was off duty for over two months in summer, suffering from enteric fever. During his absence Mr. Andrew A. Milligan was appointed to take charge of the Museum ad interim, and on Mr. Brunton’s return Mr. Milligan was continued as his assistant, the Committee being of opinion that it was desirable to have a permanent assistant in the Museum. The new arrange- ment is giving satisfaction. One or two cases are at present in course of construction in the Museum workshop for the display of the collection of coins and the friezes and medallions referred to \. above. The Committee are glad to report that the amount received _ for rent of hall is considerably more than last year. They still think, however, that greater advantage might be taken of the facilities afforded by the hall for meetings and lectures, the scale of charges for the use of the hall being moderate. The Members of Committee who retire by rotation at this time are: From the representatives of the Library—Mr. R. Hamilton and | Mr. J. A. Brown ; and from the representatives of the Philosophical . Society—Mr. A. Campbell Finlay and Mr. George Murray. They | are all eligible for re-election. The Secretary also submitted the Curator’s report. The Treasurer afterwards read the financial statement, which showed that the revenue for the past year amounted to £382 15s 7d, a and the expenditure to £358 18s 4d, leaving a credit balance of | 423 17s 3d, to which falls to be added the credit balance from last year (£46 14s), making the net balance at credit of the Museum 479 11s 3d. 12 FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the Secretary’s report and Treasurer’s statement of accounts, said it would be observed from the former that the work of the Museum had been going on quietly but none the less effectively, he thought, during the year. The exhibition of water-colour paintings was very successful, and it had been largely taken advantage of by the public. The accounts showed a credit balance of £23, but it must be remembered that a very small sum of money had been spent on specimens this year. The Museum Committee did not look for ways to spend money : they rather waited for an opportunity to spend money effectively, and while this year they had a credit balance of £23, next year that amount might be very usefully spent on specimens for the Museum. So that, taking one year with another, they might say their income was sufficient to keep the Museum going comfortably, and to provide for occasional purchases, but nothing of an extraordinary character. Their collection of birds had been brought up to such a state of completeness that comparatively little money required to be spent on that department. He thought, however, there were other depart- ments of the Museum’s work that would perhaps call for the expenditure of money. Mr. William M‘Clure seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted. ApaM, JOHN Apam, WILLIAM | ADAMSON, WILLIAM . _ AGNEw, JAMES ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A. | Awan, Rev. C., M.A. | ALLAN, JOHN _ Atran, Wit, M.D. _ AtsTon, Miss H. | ALsTon, JOHN. _ ANDERSON, J. WALLACE ANDERSON, JAMEs S. ARCHIBALD, THOMAS P. ; AULD, WILLIAM | Austin, WILLIAM R. | Barro, Davip _ Barr, WILLIAM | BaTHGaTE, ALEXANDER _ BEALE, Miss _ Brack, A. J. ; _ Brack, Miss F. E. . -BLackwoop, CRaIc . _ Bopen, Joun GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 13 LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1905-1906. —~~— 2280 eeee=—— 1.—tbonorary “embers. (With Year of Election.) Sir ARcHD. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., ; s 2 d 1863 CHas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S., : : : . 1863 _ Epwarp Carrp, M.A., LL.D., D.C.L., : : : 1865 Sir ANDREW Nos eg, K.C.B., F.R.S., : ; ; ; 1890 | F. P. Purvis, Wu. Sc., . 1902 11.—Ordinary Members. 29a Finnart Street. 12 Newark Street. Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 1 Newark Street. 39 Margaret Street 93 Newton Street. 17 Newton Street. 33 Union Street. 44 Margaret Street. 44 Margaret Street. 97 Brisbane Street. 61a Finnart Street. 37 Fox Street. 79 Newton Street. 69 Brisbane Street. Hunter Villa, Gourock. 47 Finnart Street. 42 Robertson Street. 56 Union Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 11 Kelly Street. Port-Glasgow. 68 South Street. 14 FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT. Bortuwick, Mrs. T. Boyp, Miss SARAH G. Boyp, W. D. Brown, J. A. Browy, J. D. Brown, M. M‘C. Brown, W. A. Bruck, JAMES R. 66 Newton Street. 39 Union Street. go Finnart Street. 7 Ardgowan Street. 53 Union Street. 67 Eldon Street. 16 Eldon Street. 2 Sandringham Terrace. Braptey Grorce———____ Raeburn, Victoria Rd, Gouroek- Buss, HERBERT J. CarrbD, CoLin S. CaIRD, Patrick T. CarirD, Ropert, LL.D., F. R S E. CAMERON, JOHN CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, DUNCAN CaRMICHAEL, J. D. M. CaRMICHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Wm. H. CHALMERS, JAMES. -___. CLAPPERTON, ROBERT A. . Ciark, W. B. CLERK, DUNCAN CoLquHouN, DuNCAN Cook, Witt1aM, B.A., F.E.I. 5. COOK) WaihiS:;)) BSG. Craic, JAMES CRAWFORD, ANDREW CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, JOHN F. . CRAWFORD, THOMAS CUNNINGHAM, JT. A. . Curtis, W. H. DempsTER, Duncan F. DENNISTON, J. S. Dick, Wo. Jr. M.B., C.M. 12 Margaret Street. 13 Newark Street. Belleaire, 15 Newark Street. 56 Esplanade. Finnart House. 44 Ardgowan Street (W.). 41 Union Street. 50 Brisbane Street. 93 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 44 Ardgowan Street (W.) 76 Finnart Street. 3 Finnart Road, 53 Union Street. 42 Robertson Street. 25 Octavia Terrace. 38 Brisbane Street. : 71 Newton Street. 3 Ardgowan Square. Lloyd’s Office, Cross-shore Street 30 Ardgowan Street, (W.) 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 41 Newark Street. 30 Nelson Street. 61 Esplanade. 87 Brisbane Street. 38 Newark Street. 7 Octavia Terrace. 19 Patrick Street. 62 Kelly Street. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Dickson, W. A. Dossiz, W. L. DoNALD, JAMES DownlE, ANDREW DRUMMOND, JOHN, Jr. DRUMMOND, NEIL Duncan, JOHN . Duntop, GEorRGE, B.L. Duntop, Matcoum, M.A., LLB. Dun.op, JOHN, fx Durr, Miss ELLIOTT, ROBERT ERSKINE, D. M. Fintay, A. CAMPBELL FinDiay, JOHN . FISHER, Mrs, R. F. Forses, R. S. FRAME, JAMES FULLARTON, HUGH GLEN, JAMES HAMILTON, ROBERT . National Bank. 51 Ardgowan Street (W.) 24 Forsyth Street. 41 Fox Street. 60 South Street. 60 South Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 95 Newton Street. 95 Newton Street. treet. 52 Eldon Street. 23 Ardgowan Street. g5 Finnart Street. 62 Esplanade. 20 Union Street. 40 Forsyth Street. 31 Finnart Street. 2 Bentinck Street. 103 Finnart Street. 1g Octavia Terrace. 27 Union Street. Hynpmav, J. G. HENDERSON, Mrs. HENDERSON, W. F. | Henry, Miss, | Heron, ANDREW C.. | HI, James H. Houston, ANDREW | Houston, R. C. Hunter, Joun P. _ HurcHEson, JAMES | Hurcuison, Joun B. _ Hurcuison, JAMEs H. _ Incuis, Mrs. R. _ Jounston, JAMES _ Kerr, Cuas. F. _ Kuincaip, Joun G. Kirkwoop, WILLIAM 6 Fox Street. 13 Kelly Street. 53 Forsyth Street. 61a Finnart Street. 5 Caddlehill Terrace. 84 Union Street. 11 Forsyth Street. 40 Newark Street. Union Bank, Greenock. 30 Brisbane Street. 27 Finnart Street. 26 Newark Street. 44 Eldon Street. 12 Patrick Street. Rosemount. Westthorpe, Newark Street. 23 South Street. 16 FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT. LAIRD, JAMES LANG, JOHN LAURIE, WILLIAM, LEITCH, ARTHUR O. . LEITCH, JOHN LOCHHEAD, ROBERT Love, JoHN W. Love, JAMEs A. 35 Newton Street. Kilmacolm. 15 Robertson Street. 9 Ardgowan Square. 15 Ardgowan Square. 63 Union Street. Royal Bank. Royal Bank. Livin, J. Is. Lyon, JAMES M‘CaL_uM, ALEXANDER . M‘Cuure, WituramM, M.A MacCutTcHEon, H. MacbDOouUGALL, DUGALD MacDoucaA.t, G. R. MacDonaLp, DONALD MacDONALD, GEORGE MAcDONALD, JAMES M‘Ewan. JAMES MacFaRLAN, Miss ELLA MacFaRLaNn, ROBERT, C.A. M‘GREGOR, CHARLES MackINTosH, HuGH MaclInrosu, NEIL MacIntyre, JoHN D. MacKay, Epwarp, M.B., C.M. M‘KELLAR, A. B. MacKELLar, PETER . M‘KInnon, JOHN M‘Kirpy, ROBERT M‘LEAN, HUGH MacLean, ALEX. S. MACLEAN, JOHN MacLEAN, JAMES A. . Mac.teop, ANGUS MacMILuan, DAvID M‘NEIL, JAMES Maconik&, PETER tog Finnart Street. Sugar Exchange. Glenburn, Newark Street. 24 Margaret Street. Town Clerk’s Office. 3 Newark Street. 22 Fox Street. 41 Margaret Street. ror Finnart Street 30 Esplanade. 5 Caddlehill Terrace. 75 Union Street. 14 Eldon Street. 26 Brisbane Street. National Bank. 32 Ardgowan Street.. 84 Union Street. to Ardgowan Square. MacSymon’s, Argyle Street. Parklea, 45 Finnart Street. 2 Lyle Street. 78 Union Street. 33 Margaret Street. 31 Bank Street. 15 Robertson Street. 3 Octavia Terrace. 25 Regent Street. 14 Kelly Street. 18 Bentinck Street. 40 Mearns Street. ¢ ~ a MacpuHerson, Davin S. MAcPHERSON, ROBERT M‘Quistan, R. M. . MarsHALL, C. W., M.B., C. a MATHIESON, pee MELROSE, ALEX. MENZIES, ALEX. MEYER, VICTOR C. MUuLLENS, A. J. MILLER, THoMas, Jun. MILLER, WILLIAM MITCHELL, JOHN A. . MoriEs, A. S. Morrison, D. A. Morrison, GEORGE Morton, ROBERT Muir, JAMEs D. MumMg, CARL . Murray, GEORGE NEILL, Geo. D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. NEILL, ROBERT GRIEVE, M.A. . NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE NEILSON, MATTHEW . NersuH, Sheriff NicoL, DUNCAN NICOLL, JAMES Orr, Ryrik, M.A. ~ Orr, DANIEL | Paterson, Mrs. Paterson, Davip | PaTeErson, JAMES | PareERson, JAMES } Patterson, T.L., F.LC., F. CS, | Patrick, JouHN B. } Paut, W. B. | PRENTICE, A. R. A | ih. - | _ PRENTICE, J.G. . _ PRENTICE, THOMAS Quin, WILLIAM A. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 4 | 65 Finnart Street. 56 Forsyth Street. 81 Brisbane Street. 8 Ardgowan Square. 23 Brisbane Street. Lily Bank, Port-Glasgow. 21 Brisbane Street. 56 Finnart Street. Ardgowan Distillery. 2 Fox Street. g Octavia Terrace. 72 Eldon Street. 157 Eldon Street. Lyle Road. g Fox Street. 1 Wood Street. Redlands, Robertson Street. 30 Newark Street. 25 Bentinck Street. 39 Newark Street. 1 Bedford Street. 1 Bedford Street. 1 Bedford Street. 46 Brisbane Street. 5 Newark Street. 2 Octavia Terrace. 32 Margaret Street. 35 Esplanade. 41 Dempster Street. 20 Eldon Street. 30 Ardgowan Street. 33 Finnart Street. Thornleigh, Campbell Street. 59 Finnart Street. 36 Campbell Street 53 Newton Street. 28 Newark Street. 54 Esplanade. 45 Ardgowan Street (W.) 8 Margaret Street. 18 FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT. Ramsay, ALEX. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW RATCLIFF, JOHN RICHARDSON, ROBERT OBSON, JOHN, Jr. RopceEr, A. S. RODGER, JOHN Rorison, THomas D. Ross, HEw Ramsay . Ross, HucH M. ROuGVIE, JAMES Rowan, GEORGE Rowan, R. Houston Row ey, THOMAS RUSSELL, JOSEPH RUSSELL, ANDREW ScopiE, LAWRENCE, Scott, JoserH D. SCO TD ye Li. Scott, WALTER D., SERVICE, Rev. W. J. Nicot, M.A. SERVICE, WILLIAM SHARP, WILLIAM SHAW-STEWART, Lady Ss SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ARCHIBALD SHEPHERD, WILLIAM SiIncLaIR, THOS. ORD, C.A. SLATER, JAMES, B.A., F.E.LS. SPEIRS, A. J. Stark, Mrs. STEEL, JAMES S. STEELE, HENRY M., STEWART, JAMES K. SrewartT, Wn., M.D., C.M. STEWART, ANDREW STEWART, THOMAS O. STEWART, THOMAS O., Jr. Gon. 15 South Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 69 Dempster Street. 27 Finnart Street. 62 Brisbane Street. 36 Forsyth Street. 36 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. 48 Brisbane Street. 63 Esplanade. 21 Forsyth Street. 41 Ardgowan Street. 50 Eldon Street. Eldon Place. The Knowe. 7 Bentinck Street 53 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. Silwood, Margaret Street. peehine: Broomberry Dr., Gourock. 45 Forsyth Street. 56 Regent Street. 13 Caddlehill Terrace. Ardgowan, Inverkip. 2 Glen Street. 93 Eldon Street. 13 Brisbane Street. Finnart Road. Hunter Villa, Gourock. 4 Glen Street. 63 Union Street. 17 Ardgowan Street. 74 Finnart Street. 58 Esplanade. Benview, Barrhill Rd., Gourock. 14 Newark Street 45 Union Street. 45 Union Street. " TANNOCK, QUINTIN, Jr. Taytor, J. G. _Tuom, W. A. _ THomson, ‘THOMAS _ THoRBuRN, Jas. G. _ THORNE, ROBERT ‘TIERNEY, EDWARD “TURNBULL, ALEXR. J. ‘TURNER, Miss » WaLKeER, Hucu W. . WALKER, JOHN ALLACE, he M. ARDLE, JAMES ATson, W. S. EATHERHEAD, GEORGE WILLIAMSON, ALEXANDER . WILLIAMSON, J. Witson, Dr. J. Eric Witson, Mrs. JAMEs . INGATE, JOHN S, WREDE, FRED. LEAR. Waricut, Atrrep E. . VRIGHT, Miss J. L. OUNGER, Ropert L. OUNG, JOHN A. Younc, Rev. Homer Srrutuers, Rev. J. P., M.A. WALKER, Woe, G@RaC: P.S.E. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 40 Eldon Street. 8 Brisbane Street. 61 Union Street. 42 Brisbane Street. 69 Newton Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 79 Finnart Street. 60 Campbell Street. 32 Esplanade. Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 14 Union Street. 65 Union Street. 2 Esplanade. 58 Brisbane Street. Commercial Bank. 67 Esplanade. 40 Robertson Street. 54 brisbane Street. Thornhill, Ardgowan Street 72 Eldon Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 21 Bentinck Street. 29 Kelly Street. 22 Fox Street. 24 Finnart Street. St. John’s Manse, Gourock, zg PRESENTED 22SEP 1938 ANNUAL REPORT Greenock | ™ 4 R j ji hilosophical Bociety SESSION 1906-1907. ‘> ; = A: = GREENOCK : : » at > ras _ “TELEGRAPH” PRINTING Works, SUGARHOUSE LANE, Bs, 1907. FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT Greenock SESSION 1906-1907. GREENOCK : *“ TELEGRAPH” PRINTING WORKS, SUGARHOUSE LANE, 1907. 4 7 — » Greenock Philosophical Society. _ OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1907-1908. President—JOHN G. KINCAID, 7 ‘ Rev. CHARLES ALLAN, M.A. Vicc=Presidents— ee LEAR WREDE. Treasurcer—WILLIAM ADAMSON, 22 Margaret Street. Secretaryp—W. D. BOYD, 2 Church Place. eee Committce of Management. PRESIDENT. D. S. MAcPHERSON. VICE-PRESIDENTS. . JAMES CRAWFORD. TREASURER. ) JAMES CRAIG. SECRETARY. | LAWRENCE SconiE. _ Victor C. MEyveEr. J- Rorson, Jun. -T. L. PATTERSON, F.I.C., F.C.S- |.“ Joun W. Love. ba meet. W- S. Cook. *TuomMaAs THOMSON, _ JOHN S. WINGATE. “GEORGE Dun op, B.L. _ James A. MACLEAN. ! *A, CAMPBELL FINLAY. Dr. Wm. ALLAN. *R. A. CLAPPERTON. _ THomAs ROWLEY. *Joun Lane. : W.z A. DICKSON. *ALEXANDER SHEARER. T. O. STEWART. * Representatives in Museum Committee. eee ~ Committee of Museum and ‘hall. ~ (Elected by Philosophical Society.) | (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) _ Tuomas THOMSON, 77easurer. | JAmeEs D. New, Chairman, j GerorcE Duntop, B.L., Secretary. T. D. M‘Mourricu. BA. CAMPBELL FINLAY. Rogert HAMILTON. R.A. Crapperron. - Joun A. Brown. _ Joun Lane. Matcorm M‘C. Brown. _ ALEX. SHEARER. AG 2 HAG ke ae Curator of Museum—CHARLES BRUNTON. Assistant Curator of Museum—A. MILLIGAN. “ et Ke me ee GFortpsSirth Annual Repore, SESSION 1906-1907. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Soctety,, held in the Lecture Hall of the M‘Lean Museum, on Friday Evening, 1st March, 1907—John G. Kincaid, E-sq., President, in the Chatr. ee 4 8 eee ee 40 40 00 ae 20 40 00 FE 08 28 EE TE TE TE FE TE TE FE 08 08 OE 8 Statement of Accounts. INCOME. Balance from previous Session, . : : : ; F . £108 16 10 Tickets Sold—256 Members’, at 10/6, . Ny eke) 8: 276 Ladies’ and Youths’, at 3/0, : 48 6 0 ; £182 14 0 Bank Interest on Deposit Keceipts, F : 4 4. 196 ~ 186 15 6 £295 12 4 > EXPENDITURE. "Fees to Lecturers, ; , gd TARR BSG Expenses in connection ‘with ‘Lectures, ; -10 14 0 ~ Museum Committee—Lighting and Heating Hall, 10 0 O _ Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, . 30. 9. 6 Collector’s and Hallkeeper’s Allowances and Outlay Ss, 8 16 6 Secretary’ s and Treasurer’s Outlays, 4 40736 4 — £187 4 0 Balance on Deposit Receipt with National Bank, . “ 5 <) & LOSS see | £295 12 4 - 3 SCIENCE LECTURE FUND. Balance at close of previous year, .. 9. - ees 32, 5 10 A ad Interest for Year, . 5 : p ; : : ; : onions _ Balance now in Provident Lank, : : ; 3 eiGeae ser WM. ADAMSON, fon. Treasurer. GREENOCK, 27th febsuary, 1907.—Examined, eitified correct, and perarities exhibited. D. S. MACPHERSON, | GEORGE. DUNLOP, © \ 2“ 6 FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. Statement of Proceedings. The Committee have pleasure in submitting the Forty-Sixth Annual Report of the Society. The Membership of the Society is well maintained, the number of Ordinary Members being 256, and the number of tickets issued to Members for use in their households 276. ‘These numbers could have been increased had the accom- modation of the Society’s hall permitted, several applications for Membership having been refused. ‘The Weekly Meetings of the Society were all well attended and the general interest taken in the Lectures testify to their popularity and their need in the Social life of the town. The Committee regret that the programme of lectures as originally announced could not be carried out. Mr. Walter Kirton, still detained in China, had to abandon his intention of lecturing, but a substitute was found in Mr. Jaakoff Prelooker, who lectured on *‘Old and New Russia.” Dr. Robert Caird, who had consented to deliver the Watt Anniversary Lecture on 18th January was com- pelled by reason of his health to go abroad for a time, and asked the Committee to postpone the delivery of his lecture to a later period. On his return he found himself still unable to undertake the duty and begged to be relieved for this year. This, your Committee, while regretting the cause, had reluctantly to do. They were fortunate however in securing as lecturer for the date left vacant by Dr. Caird’s absence, Mr. William Auld, an old and valued Member of the Society, who lectured with much acceptance on ‘Greenock and its Early Social Environment.” The Committee are deeply grateful to Mr. Auld for, at short notice, filling the breach and the Society is indebted to him for a most interesting and valuable contribution to the history of our town. 1906. Nov. 2.~--OPENING LECTURE—“ The Uses of Poetry.” By W. MACNEIL DIxon, Litt.D., M.A., Professor of English Literature in Glasgow University. Ts Be 5 fleas GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 7 Nov. 9.—‘ Travel and Politics in Morocco.” \With Lantern Illustrations. By S. L. BENSUSAN, F.Z.S., R.A.S. 16.—‘ Old and New Russia.” With Lantern Illustrations. By JAAKOFF PRELOOKER. » 23-—DRAMATIC RECITAL. By ERNEST DENNY. | _ (Thursday). | Nov. 29.—“ Zhe Patnter.” By Professor HUBERT VON HERKOMER. G.V.O% R.A. Dec. 7.-—“Prehistoric Peeps.” With Lantern Illustrations. By FRANK STEVENS. 14.—“ Earthquakes and Upheavals.” With Lantern Illustrations, By CECIL CARUS-WILSON, F.R.S., Edin. 3» 3I.—BUSINESS MEETING. Annual Report by Museum Committee and Election of Representatives. 1907. ‘Jan. 11.—“ The Earth's Beginning.” With Lantern Illustrations. By Sir RoBERT S. BALL, LL.D., D.Sc., F.R.S. » 18.-—‘‘ Greenock and its Early Social Environment.” By WILLIAM AULD. a » 25.—“ Antarctic Bird-Life.” With Lantern Illustrations. By WILLIAM EAGLE CLARKE, F.R.S.E., F.L.S., Keeper of the Natural History Department, Royal Scottish Museum. Feb. 1.—“ Life among Cannibals.” With Lantern Illustrations. By : the Rev. W. H. Appot, M.A. “1g » 8 —“* Over. the Pyrenees to Andorra.” With Lantern Illustrations. By the Rev. A. N. Cooper (“The Walking Parson.”) é 3 » 15.—“Old English Ballads.” With Musical Illustrations. By Miss Mary WILSON, L.R.A.M. P. 22.—“ What I saw in South America.” \Vith Lantern IIlustra- tions. By Miss JESSIE ACKERMAN, F.R.S.G.S. Mar. 1.—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY. 8 FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. A gratifying feature of the Society’s work is the increased requests each year, particularly from abroad, for copies of the Society’s Watt Lectures, the demand for the copies of the 1906 lecture being greater than the number available. This would seem to indicate that the object of the Watt Anniversary Lecture in celebrating the birth of James Watt and at the same time furthering the pursuit of Science, has been fully justified. At a Meeting of the Society held on 31st December, Messrs. John Lang and Alexander Shearer were re-elected the Society’s representatives on the Museum Committee. The Office-bearers who retire at this time are Mr. Ryrie Orr, M.A., Vice-president, and Messrs. John B. Hutchison, H. M. Steele, D. A. Morrison, Fred. Lear Wrede, Dr. C. W. Marshall, and D. M. Wallace. The Secretary has also intimated his intention of retiring at this time, and a new Secretary falls to be appointed. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 9 ANNUAL REPORT BY COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. Read and adopted at Joint Meeting of Proprietors of the Greenock Library and Philosophical Society, held on 2gth December, 1000. The following is the Twenty-ninth Annual Report on the Museum and Lecture Hall, which the Committee of Management beg to submit. The only change in the membership of the Committee for | Philosophical Society in place of Mr. George Murray who retired | having served on the Committee for the past nine years. Mr. Alexander Shearer was elected Chairman of the Committee being one of the Representatives of the Philosophical Society from | whom the Chairman for the year fell to be appointed. ‘The Com- i. | Report; and the Committee again thank all who have contributed a tothe Museum by gift or loan. Among the gifts special mention | may be made of a valuable and interesting collection of Japanese % curios, kindly presented to the Museum by Mr. George R. ee aa | 1906 was the appointment of Mr. Robert A. Clapperton from the ~ ee Oe eet OL eee 10 FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. Macdougall of New York. Mr. Macdougall was the first Secretary of the Committee of Management, and though not now resident in _ Greenock he continues to take a deep interest in the affairs of the Institution An interesting addition may be noted in connection with the collection of birds, namely :—Twenty-one specimens of the Sterna of British Birds, presented by Messrs. M‘Culloch & Sons, Naturalists, Glasgow. ‘These have been. set up by the Curator, and should prove of value to students. The collection of Nests and Eggs of British Birds continues to be added to by the purchase of additional specimens from time to time as they are available. Special thanks are due to Mr. Russell for his continued work on the Zoological Type Collection, several interesting specimens having been prepared by him during the year. Some valuable publications have been received from the Egypt Exploration Fund, to which Society the Committee subscribe a small sum annually. The principal addition to the Paintings is a portrait by Fleming of the late Mr. John Gilchrist, Accountant in the Glasgow Union Banking Company, Greenock, who died in 1850, presented by his daughter. The stone floor of the vestibule having become much worn, the Committee had the flags removed and the floor laid with large Terra Cotta tiles, at a cost of about £18. This material was adopted after careful inquiry and consideration, and the tiles are not only most durable but are in keeping with the general style of the building. The walls and ceiling of the vestibule and the staircase have also been repainted. The Members of Committee who retire by rotation at this time are :—From the Representatives of the Library, Messrs. Andrew Carmichael and Malcolm M‘C. Brown; and from the Repre- sentatives of the Philosophical Society, Messrs. John Lang and Alexander Shearer. They are all eligible for re-election. From the Abstract of the Treasurer’s Accounts, which is ‘appended it will be seen that the revenue, consisting of Grants GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Il - from the M‘Lean Trustees, Rents from Letting of Hall, and Bank _ Interest, exceeded the expenditure by ro os. 11d. Adding to this the credit balance brought forward from last year’s Accounts— — 470° r1s 3d.—the total amount at the credit of the Committee is % £80 12s 2d. The Committee think it desirable that there should ~ always-be a small balance in hand to enable them to take advantage _ of any chance which presents itself of acquiring special objects for "the Museum or Pictures for the collection in the Lecture Hall. 12 FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. McLEAN MUSEUM. ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS, FoR YEAR ENDED 6TH OCTOBER, 1906. REVENUE. Grant from M‘Lean Trustees, . 4 : : ; 5 Ssyiio) ©) © Rent of Hall, : ; : : : ; ; : : 64 0 10 Interest, : : : : : 5 : - : 3 2 s5O £406 5 10 EXPENDITURE. Salaries and Wages, . : : ; » GSO © Cleaning, : : A : : 5 : @) 1K) Furniture and Fittings, : ; : : Deranins 9S} Repairs and Improvements, : a . 30 10 6 Repairs to Roof, : : syuey © Insurance and Feu-duty, . £29 18 4 Less Insurance Repaid, ® Ao a 23 14 4 Specimens, . : : : : . ; 36 16 9 Taxes and Assessments, 20/17 9 Coal, Gas, and Electricity, . ; Ff 38 19 7 Sundries, : : : : : : ; BONG —— selon a Leaving a Credit Balance of, . ; ; IO) © i To which has to be added Credit Balance from last year, . 70) (ines Net Balance a¢ Credit of Committee, . » f8orwmee THOMAS THOMSON, Hloz. Treas. GREENOCK, 20/4 October, 1906.—Audited and found correct. (Signed) NICOLL & CARMICHAEL. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 13 ADAM, JOHN Apam, WILLIAM _ ADAMSON, WILLIAM . _ AGNEW, JAMES a ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A. Atay, Rev. C., M.A. | Attan, JoHN Auian, WiLtiAM, M.D. | AnveERson, J. WALLACE | ANDERSON, JAMEs A. la ARCHIBALD, THOMAS P. | AULD, WILLIAM | Austin, Wittiam R. } Barrp, Davin . Barr, WILLIAM | BarucaTre, ALEXANDER | Beate, Miss fe Buack, A. J. °. } Back, Miss F.‘E. . | Brack, THomas | Bxackwoop, CRaic . ——— inane LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1906-1907. “ a 1.—bonorary Members. . (With Year of Election. ) Sir ArcHD. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., F ; : : 1863 Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S., : ; . 1863 Epwarp Cairp, M.A., LL.D., D.C.L, . ‘ ’ : 1865 Sir ANDREW Noste, K.C.B., F.R.S., : . ; é 1890 fm P. Purvis, Wx. Sc., - 1902 11.—Ordinary Members. 29a Finnart Street. 12 Newark Street. Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. t Newark Street. 39 Margaret Street. 93 Newton Street. 17 Newton Street. 33 Union Street. 97 Brisbane Street. 61a Finnart Street. 37 Fox Street. 79 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. Hunter Villa, Gourock. 47 Finnart Street. 42 Robertson Street. 56 Union Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 11 Kelly Street. 33 Ardgowan Street. Craigiehaugh, Port-Glasgow. 14 FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT, r Borruwick, Mrs. T. Boyp, Miss SARAH G. Boyp, W. D. Browy, J. D. Brown, W. A. Buss, HERBERT J. Carb, Couin S. CAIRD, PATRICK T. Cairp, ROBERT, LL.D, CAMERON, JOHN CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, DUNCAN CARMICHAEL, J. D. M. CARMICHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Wm. H. CHALMERS, JAMES ,CLAPPERTON, ROBERT A. Crark; W. B. CLERK, DUNCAN 3 CoLquHouN, DUNCAN , : Cook, WiL.iAM, B.A., F.E.I1.S. Cook Wms.) Beoc. M.B..1€ M. Cooper, Mrs. Craic, JAMES CRAWFORD, ANDREW CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, JOHN F. . CRAWFORD, THOMAS CUNNINGHAM, I. A. . Curtis, W. H. CUTHBERT, GILBERT, DempsTER, Duncan F. DENNISTON, J. S. Dickson, VW. A. Dopsstr, W. L. DONALD, JAMES F.R.S.E. 66 Newton Street. 39 Union Street. 87 South Street. 61 Finnart Street. 16 Eldon Street. 12 Margaret Street. 13 Newark Street. Belleaire, 15 Newark Street. 56 Esplanade. Finnart House. 44 Ardgowan Street (W.). 41 Union Street. 50 Brisbane Street. 93 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 44 Ardgowan Street (W.) 76 Finnart Street. 5 Finnart Road. 61 Union Street. 42 Robertson Street. 25 Octavia Terrace. 42 Brisbane Street. 71 Newton Street. 2 Ardgowan Square. 17 Ardgowan Square. Lloyd’s Office, Cross-shore Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 41 Newark Street. 20 Nelson Street. 61 Esplanade, 87 Brisbane Street. 38 Newark Street. 29 Brisbane Street. 7 Octavia Terrace. . 19 Patrick Street. 7 National Bank. - 50 Esplanade. 24 Forsyth Street. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 15 DownirE, ANDREW DRUMMOND, JouN, Jr. DruMMoND, NEIL DuncaAN, JOHN . Dun_op, GrorGE, B.L. Dun top, Matcom, M.A., I.L.1.. DuNLop, JOHN Durr, Miss ELuiort, RoBerr ERSKINE, D. M. Finutay, A. CAMPBELL FiInDiay, JOHN . FISHER, Mrs, R. F. FLETCHER, D. FRAME, JAMES FuLLARTON, HucH GaLioway, J. W. GATHERER, JAMES GLEN, JAMES P GriEvE, W. R. Z HAMILTON, ROBERT . Harvey, James, L.. Hynpma\, J. G. HENDERSON, Mrs: HENDERSON, W. IF. - HENDRY, WILLIAM S.” | Henry, Miss, - Hit, Rosert, ; _ Houston, ANDREW Houston, R. C. Hunter, Joun P. -Hurcuison, James ~Hurcuison, Joun B. - Hurcursoy, James H. Incuis, Mrs. R. _ JeRpan, Mrs. _Jounston, James Kerr, Cuas. I. -Kincarp, Joun G. 41 Fox Street. 60 South Street. 60 South Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 95 Newton Street. 95 Newton Street. 23 Union Street. 52 Eldon Street. 61 Finnart Street. 22 Margaret Street. 62 Esplanade. 20 Union Street. 42 Newark Street. 41 Robertson Street. 14 Eldon Street. 103 Finnart Street. 17 Ardgowan Square. “97 Eldon Street. 19 Octavia Terrace. 49 Margaret Street. 27 Union Street. 11 Margaret Street. 6 l’ox Street. 13 Kelly Street. 57 Forsyth Street. 5 Castle Gardens, Gourock. 61a Finnart Street. 75 Union Street. 17 Forsyth Street. 40 Newark Street. Union Bank, Greenock. 30 Brisbane Street. 27 Finnart Street. 26 Newark Street. 44 Eldon Street. 68 Union Street. 12 Patrick Street. Rosemount, Bentinck Street. Westthorpe, Newark Street. 8 OS Ee ol 10 FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. Kirkwoop, WILLIAM LAIRD, JAMES LANG, JOHN Lanc, Mrs. JOHN Lauri£, WILLIAM, LeIrcH, ARTHUR O. . Lrircu, JOHN LOCHHEAD, ROBERT Love, JoHN W. Love, JAMES A. Lae oe NS 1s Lyon, JAMES Macara, GRIERSON . M‘Auszian, D. M‘CaLLuM, ALEXANDER M‘Cuiure, WILLIAM, M.A. MacCurcHeEon, H. MacpouGati, DuGALD MacDoueca.t, G. R. MacDona.p, DONALD MACDONALD, GEORGE MACDONALD, JAMES M‘Ewan, JAMES MACFARLAN, Miss ELLA MaAcFARLAN, ROBERT, C.A. M‘GREGOR, CHARLES M‘Gucan, D. MaAcKINTOSH, HuGuH MacInrosu, NEIL MacIntyre, JOHN D. MacKaY, Epwarp, M.B., C.M. M‘KELLAR, A. B. M‘KINNoN, JOHN M‘Kirpy, Rober’ M‘Lean, HuGH MacLean, ALEX. S. MACLEAN, JOHN Mac ean, James A. MACLEOD, ANGUS 62 Forsyth Street. 35 Newton Street. Station Hotel, Kilmacolm. Eldon Place. 15 Robertson Street. g Ardgowan Square. 15 Ardgowan Square. 63 Union Street. Royal Bank. Royal Bank. tog Finnart Street. Sugar Exchange. 37 Finnart Street. 62 Campbell Street. Glenburn, Newark Street. 24 Margaret Street. Town Clerk’s Office. 3 Newark Street. 22) Hox street. 4t Margaret Street. ror Finnart Street. 30 Esplanade. 5 Caddlehill Terrace. 75 Union Street. 72 Forsyth Street. 48 Brisbane Street: ° 5 Chapel Street. National Bank. 39 Ardgowan Street. 84 Union Street. ro Ardgowan Square. MacSymon’s, Argyle Street. 2 Lyle Street. 78 Union Street. 35 Margaret Street.” 33 Bank. Street. 63 Forsyth Street. 3 Octavia Terrace. 25 Regent Street. MacMittan, Davin M‘NEIL, JAMES MAcoNIr, PETER MacpHERSON, Davin S. MACPHERSON, ROBERT M‘Quistan, R. M. MarsHattl, Mrs. Massicks, WILLIAM MATHIESON, LINDSAY ME LRosE, ALEX. Menzies, ALEX. MEYER, VIcTor C. MILLar, J. ‘ MILLER, NEIL K. MILLER, ‘THOMAas, Jun. MILLAR, WILLIAM MircHe i, M. Mories, A. S. Morrison, D. A. ~Morrison, D. D. Morrison, GEORGE Morton, Roperr Muir, James D. Muir, Miss. MUuLteEns, A. J ; ~Mumme, Cart . | Murray, GEorGE | NEILL, Geo. D. | NEILL, JouN, M.A. BeNEILL, J.D. . : : NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE _ NEILson, MatrHew . _ Nersu, Sheriff _Nicor, Duncan Pe Nicot, GaAVIN ICOLL, JAMES - Orr, Ryvriz, M.A. = MarsHA.t, C..W., M.B., C.M.. NEILL, Ropert Grieve, M.A. . GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 14 Kelly Street. 9 Bentinck Street. 40 Mearns Street. 65 Finnart Street. 76 Forsyth Street. 40 Campbell Street. 8 Ardgowan Square. 8 Ardgowan Square. 67 Rue-end Street. 23 Brisbane Street. Lily Bank, Port-Glasgow. 21 Brisbane Street. 56 Finnart Street. 17 Kelly Street. 2 Fox Street. 2 Fox Street. 9 Octavia Terrace. 31 Robertson Street. 157 Eldon Street. Lyle Road. 7 Fox Street. 7 Fox Street. 1 Wood Street. 23 Union Street. 36 Margaret Street. 37 Robertson Street. 30 Newark Street. 2 Argyle Street. 39 Newark Street. 1 Bedford Street. re 55 Esplanade. 1 Bedford Street. t Bedford Street. 16 Forsyth Street. 5 Newark Street. 2 Octavia Terrace. 25 Brisbane Street. 32 Margaret Street. 35 Esplanade. | 18 FORTY-SIXTH ANNUAL REPORT. Orr, DANIEL PATERSON, Mrs. Paterson, DAvip PaTTerson, D. C. PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES Paton, J. FRASER PATRICK, JOHN B. AIT Ws PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, J. G. PRENTICE, THOMAS Quin, WILLIAM A. Ramsay, ALEX. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW RICHARDSON, ROBERT ROBERTSON, JAMES A. Rosson, JOHN, Jr. Ropcer, A. 5S. RODGER, JOHN Rorison, THomas D. Ross, Hrw Ramsay Ross, Hucn M. RouGVIE, JAMES Rowan, GEORGE Rowan, R. Houston Row.ey, [THOMAS RUSSELL,. JOSEPH Scopik, LAWRENCE ScorT, JosEPH I). Scom chou: Scott, WALTER D., SERVICE, WILLIAM SHARP, ROBERT - SHARP, WILLIAM SHAW-STEWART, Lady Rice a EL aL!!! PATTERSON, I. Ls, Eee: r. (CuSE Servicer, Rev. W. J. NicHot, B.D, 41 Dempster Street. 20 Eldon Street. 4 Bedford Street. 12 Union Street. 33 Finnart Street. 58 Campbell Street. 59 Finnart Street. 1 Rosneath Street. 36 Campbell Street 53 Newton Street. 28 Newark Street. 54 Esplanade. 45 Ardgowan Street (W.) 8 Margaret Street. 15 South Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia ‘Terrace. 27 Finnart Street. 65 Forsyth Street. 62 Brisbane Street. 42 Forsyth Street. 42 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. 48 Brisbane Street. 63 Esplanade. 21 Forsyth Street. 41 Ardgowan Street. 5c Eldon Street. Eldon Place. The Knovwe. 53 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. Silwood, 33 Margaret Street. Feorline, Broomberry Drive, Gourock. 45 Forsyth Street. 56 Regent Street. Octavia Street, Port-Glasgow. 13 Caddlehill Terrace. Ardgowan, Inverkip. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ARCHIBALD STEEL, JAMEs S. : STEELE, Henry M., C.A. STrewarrt, A. STEWART, JAMES K. Stewart, J. STEWART, ANDREW STEWART, THomas O. Swan, JOHN A. Arr, R. G. _ TANNOCK, QUINTIN, Jr. TAYLOR, J. G. THom, W. A. THOMSON, THOMAS | THORBURN, Jas. G. _ THORNE, ROBERT TIERNEY, Epwarp J. | TURNBULL, ALEXR. J. TURNER, Mrs. WaLkeEr, HucH W. . WALKER, JOHN ~Wattace, Duncan M. WarDLE, JAMES Watson, W. S. WEIR, JoHN - WILLIAMSON, ALEXANDER . WILuaMson, ji Witson, Dr. J. Eric ‘ILsON, Mrs. JAMES . Wineare, Joun S. WREDE, Ree LEAR. Sincuair, THos. Orp, C.A. SLATER, JAMES, B.A., F.E.I.S. MWALKER, Wm., L.R.C.P.S. E. 2 Glen Street. 93 Eldon Street. Finnart Road. Hunter Villa, Gourock. 23A Forsyth Street. 74 Finnart Street. 18 Robertson Street. 58 Esplanade. 18 Murdieston Street. 14 Newark Street 45 Union Street. 1 Johnstone Street. 28 Ardgowan Street. 8 Brisbane Street. 33 Esplanade. 20 Ardgowan Street. 69 Newton Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 75 Brisbane Street. 60 Campbell Street. 9 Fox Street. Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 14 Union Street. ~ 65 Union Street. 2 Esplanade. 58 Brisbane Street. 64 Kelly Street. 67 Esplanade. 40 Robertson Street. 54 Brisbane Street. Thornhill, 37 Ardgowan Street. 72 Eldon Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 21 Bentinck Street. 29 Kelly Street. 22 Fox Street. 24 Finnart Street. pie) ee ee » ’ "7 FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT Greenock Philosophical Society Session 1907-1908. 1908. Greenock Philosophical Society. —— =. _ OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1908-1909. 4 ee Presidxent—Rev. CHARLES ALLAN, M.A. FRED LEAR WREDE. VICTOR C. MEYER. ye Treasurer— WILLIAM ADAMSON, 22 Margaret Street. Secretaron—W. D. BOYD, 2 Church Place. Vicc=Presidents— { Committce of Management. Dr. WM. ALLAN. Tuomas ROWLEY. W. A. Dickson. . ©. STEWART. JAMES CRAWFORD. | JAMES CRAIG. _ LAWRENCE SCOBIE. D. S. MACPHERSON. PRESIDENT. Joun W. Love. VICE-PRESIDENTS. WILLIAM AULD, TREASURER. J. FRASER PATON. SECRETARY. THOMAS MILLER, Jun. James A. ROBERTSON. Dr. EpwAarD MACKAY. *A, CAMPBELL FINLAY. *R. A. CLAPPERTON. *JOHN LANG. *ALEXANDER SHEARER. *THOMAS THOMSON. *GEORGE DuNLop, B.L. _ W. F. HENvERsSON. 3 * Representatives in Museum Committee. Committee of Museum and ‘ball. (Elected by Philosophical Soctety.) (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) RoperT IITAMILTON, Joun A. Brown. Matcotm M‘C. Brown. _ A, CAMPBELL FINLAY. Rk. A. CLAprpERTON. Chairman. _Joun Lance. _ ALEX. SHEARER. A. J. BLACK. _ THomas Tuomson, 7yeasurer- Rey. J. J. Macau.ay. _GeorcGeE Dun op, L.L., Secretary. WILLIAM Warr. tc, | | | : ) | Curator of Museum—CHARLES BRUNTON. Assistant Curator of Museum—A, MILLIGAN. | FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. SESSION 1907-1908. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Lecture Hall of the McLean Museum, on Friday Evening, 6th March, 1908—-Rev. Charles Allan, M.A., Vice-President, in the Chair. ee ee he Statement of Accounts. INCOME. Balance from previous Session, - 2 , E F ~ . £108 8 4 Tickets Sold—261 Members’, at 10/6, . Rida icy al aokes a 282 Ladies’ and Youths’, at 3/6, 7 49 7 Oo £186 7 6 Bank Interest on Deposit Receipts, ; : : 4 1b 2 : —__+_—— 190 138: 8 £299 7 © EXPENDITURE. Fees to Lecturers, ; : “ £95 17 0 _ Expenses in connection with Lectures, 3 SO" 3s _ Museum Committee—Lighting and Heating Hall, 10 0 O | Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, . LV iy ae | Collector’s and Hallkeeper’ 's Allowances and Outlay Ss 9.2 6 | Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Outlays, 2 : < Sse a —— £140 13 I Balance on Deposit Receipt with National Bank, . : : Shs arse um 4 £299 7 0 q SCIENCE LECTURE FUND. 7 _ Balance at close of previous year, : - : : : Peer oc eed Add Interest for Year, . ‘ . 3 ; : : 3 ‘ oO 19 IO Balance now in Provident Bank, A ; E : | Baas are WM. ADAMSON, fon. Treasurer. ee GREENOCK, 3rd March, 190S.—Examined, certified correct, and Deposit receipt exhibited. D. S. MACPHERSON, JOHN S. WINGATE, 544275: 6 FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. Statement of Proceedings. The Committee have pleasure in submitting the Forty-Seventh Annual Report of the Society. The Membership of the Society and the issue of special tickets for use in Members’ households have again been restricted solely by the size of the Lecture Hall, several applications having been refused. The number of ordinary Members is 261, and the number of tickets issued for Ladies and Youths amounts to 282. Through- out the Session the attendance at the Lectures has been good, testifying to the popularity of the meetings and the interest taken in the work of the Society. The Programme as originally arranged has been carried out in its entirety. The thanks of the Society are due to Dr. George Neilson for the Opening Lecture, to Mr. F. C. Macdonald for his lecture on Burma, and to Mr. Frederick Soddy for the Watt Anniversary Lecture. Mr. Soddy’s lecture will be printed and issued in due course as one of the papers of the Society. On the occasion of the Watt Lecture, Dr. Robert Caird referred in appropriate terms to the death of Lord Kelvin and proposed that there be engrossed in the Society’s Minute Book a resolution expressing the sense of the irreparable loss the world has sustained in the death of Lord Kelvin, the gratitude and pride with which the Members recall his association with this Society, and their sympathy with Lady Kelvin and the relatives in their bereavement. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. The Syllabus was as follows :— 1907. Oct. 25—OPENING LECTURE—“ Old Scots Shipping and Sea History.” By GEORGE NEILSON, LL.D., Glasgow. Nov. 1—“ People I have met.” By RAYMOND BLATHWAYT. > S8—“ Burma.” With Lantern Illustrations. By F. C. MACDONALD, Holytown. » 15—“ Worry: The Disease of the Age. Bye Dr. ComwW: SALEEBY, F.R.S.E. » 22—“ Our National Songs.” By Madame BERTHA MOORE. » 29—“ Mountaineering: Its Pleasures, Dangers, and Difficulties.” With Lantern and Bioscope Illustrations. By F. ORMISTON- SMITH, of Swiss, German, and Austrian Alpine Clubs. Dec. 6—“ A Aumorist at Large.” With Illustrations from the Lecturers Drawings. By L. RAVEN-HILL, of ‘‘ Punch.” » 13—‘* Adventures in Cloudland.” With Lantern Illustrations. By Miss BACON. 5» 30—BusINEss MEETING. Annual Report by Museum Committee and Election of Representatives. 1908. | Jan. 17—Watt ANNIVERSARY LECTURE. “ The Source of Radio- E Active Energy.” By FREDERICK Soppy, M.A., Lecturer on Physical Chemistry, Glasgow University. » 24—DRAMATIC RECITAL. By ALEXANDER WATSON. 5 31—“ Some Wonders of the Starry Heavens.” \Vith Lantern Illustrations. By Rev. EDWARD BRUCE KikkK, Lecturer Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College. | Feb. 7—“ The Eye and the Aerial Graphoscope.” By ERIC STUART 4 BrucE, M.A., Oxon. ss 14—“ London in Shadow and Sunshine.” By W. PET?T-RIDGE. » 21—“ The Homés and Haunts of R. L. Stevenson.” With Lantern Illustrations. By JAMES PATRICK. 5 28—“ India: The Oriental Wonderland.” With Lantern Illustra- tions. By E. G. P. CoTELINGAM, late of “ Madras Mail.” | Mar. 6—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY. FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL KEPORT, At a Meeting of the Society held on the 30th December, 1907, Messrs. Thomas Thomson and George Dunlop were re-elected as the Society’s Representatives on the Museum Committee. The Office-bearers who retire at this time are: Mr. J. G. Kincaid, President; Rev. Charles Allan, Vice-President; and Messrs. Victor C. Meyer, T. L. Patterson, John S. Wingate, James A. Maclean, and Dr. W. S. Cook, ordinary Members of Committee. Mr. John Robson having resigned on his leaving town, there is also another vacancy to be filled on the Committee for two years. a et ee eee ts = ——— —— t | ‘a | | J GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. M‘Zean Museum and Zecture Hall. ANNUAL REPORT BY COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT, Read and adopted at Joint Meeting of Proprietors of the Greenock Library and Philosophical Soctety, held on 30th December, 1907. The Committee of Management beg to submit the Thirtieth Annual Report on the M‘Lean Museum and Lecture Hall as follows :— At the last Joint Annual Meeting of the Library Representatives and Philosophical Society, Mr. A. J. Black was elected to be a Member of the Committee of Management in place of Mr Andrew Carmichael, who had resigned after having served on the Committee for the period of twelve years, during which he took an active part in the management and did good work for the Museum. The other retiring members were all re-elected. Mr. James D. Neill, one of the Library Representatives, was elected Chairman. The Committee met seven times during the year. 7 Most of the collections in the Museum have been added to by donation and by purchase, while one or two contributions have been received on loan, and the Committee again desire to thank all who by their contributions have added to the value and interest of the various sections of the Museum. Special mention must again be fe) FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. made of a valuable contribution received from Mr. George R. Macdougall of New York, consisting of a large number of examples of the art work of old Japan in metal and lacquer, as applied to the decoration of swords, sword guards, etc. These have been placed in a case temporarily, but a new case will be constructed to receive them. In connection with the Geological Section it is interesting to a report that a representative collection illustrating the geology of the district is being made for the Museum by Mr, William J. C. Laurie, a young Greenock student presently at Oxford University. This should add considerably to the interest and usefulness of the geological collection. An interesting addition has just been received from the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh, consisting of a selection of specimens of palaeolithic implements collected by Mr. James Cross, F.G.S.,in Kent, and distributed with his consent. The usual contribution has been received from the Egypt Exploration Fund; and the loan collection from the Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, has been renewed. The new collection consists of samples of English electrotypes, modern pottery, carved wood work, and glass ware, also several oil paintings. An interesting water colour painting by T. R. Lamont has been received on loan. A complete list of all the additions to the collections will be found in the Curator’s report. . The Committee room, ladies’ room, lavatories, and passages have been repainted and papered and are much improved in appearance. The state of the stone work of the building has been giving the Committee some thought as signs of decay are evident in several places. Steps are, however, being taken to have this remedied as far as possible. The Committee are at present considering the expediency of substituting a new and improved type of lamp in the Lecture Hall for the Nernst at present in use, which are becoming worn out. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. II The Hall has been well taken advantage of during the year, and the revenue derived from the letting of it is largely in excess of that of any previous year. The Treasurer’s accounts show an un- usually large balance of £251 19s 2d at credit of the Museum. This is explained by the fact that at the request of Mr. M‘Lean’s Trustees the accounts were not closed this year until December, in order to bring them as nearly as possible into line with the accounts of the Library. The result is that the accounts now submitted extend over a period of fourteen months and include three half- yearly grants from the Trustees instead of two. This will correct itself next year, but in order to arrive at a comparison with previous year’s accounts, the amount of grant received in December, viz., £167 tos requires to be deducted from the above balance, leaving the sum of £84 9s 2d as the net balance. The members of Committee who retire by rotation are—Mr. J. D. Neill and Mr. T. D. M‘Murrich from the Library representatives, and Mr Thomas Thomson and Mr. George Dunlop from the Philosophical Society’s representatives. They are all eligible for re-election. 12 FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. McLEAN MUSEUM. ABSPRACT OF ACCOU Nis kor pertod from 6th October, 1906 till 19th December, 1907. REVENUE. Grant from M‘Lean Trustees. ; ; : : : . £497 10-0 Rent of Hall, : ‘ ; : : ‘ ; : + 2 Oia O Interest, : , : : A f : ‘ ; ; Se Oy ak £627 3. i EXPENDITURE. Salaries and Wages, . ‘ ; : [e200 hrsaeA Cleaning, : : : ; : : : ie Gy Furniture and Fittings, : ; : : ish Repairs and Improvements, . : : ; ZOMLOM ES Repairs to Roof, . ; : : : é Hie (0) 116) Insurance and Feu-duty, 5 £32) 1o\ A Less Insurance Repaid, Oso -—— 32 4 10 Specimens for Museum, Bie), 2) Ae) Taxes and Assessments, 62 18 oO Coal, Gas, and Electricity, B45 154 3 Sundries, iter ey ——- 455 16 1 Leaving a Credit Balance of ‘ 5 2 7a so To which has to be added Credit Balance from last year, . SOlm2 see Net Balance at Cvedzt of Committee, . -, L2> TMlOmme Union Bank—Current Account, é ERY Moy 82 Do. Deposit Receipt, 227, LOWRO —— £25 Ones THOMAS THOMSON, fon. Treas. GREENOCK, 237d December, r907.—Audited and found correct. The Deposit Receipts have been exhibited to us, and are in order. (Signed) NICOLL & CARMICHAEL, Auditors. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1907-1908. —_—_——_@— l.—‘bonorary dAembers. ( With Year of Election. ) Sir ARcHD. GEIKiE, LL.D., F.R.S., ; : 1863 Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S., ; . : 1863 Epwarp Cairp, M.A., LL.D., D.C.L.,_ . } : 1865 Sir ANDREW Nos tg, K.C.B., F.R.S., : ; ; ; 1890 iP PuRVIs, WH.iSC. .. 11.—Ordinary Members. ADAM, JOHN. ‘ : . 2ga Finnart Street. Apam, WILLIAM : : . 12 Newark Street. ADAMSON, WILLIAM . : . Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. ‘AGNEW, JAMES Z ; . 1 Newark Street. ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A. . 39 Margaret Street. ALLAN, Rev. C., M.A. ; . 93 Newton Street. ALLAN, JOHN . ; ; . 17 Newton Street. Awan, WILLIAM, M.D. . . 33 Union Street. ANDERSON, J. WALLACE . . 97 Brisbane Street. ANDERSON, JAMES A. ‘ . 61a Finnart Street. ARCHIBALD, THoMas P. . 2 37) Box street. AULD, WILLIAM ; ; . 79 Newton Street. } Austin, WituiaM R. . . 61 Brisbane Street. ) Barrp, Davin . : , . Hunter Villa, Gourock. | Barr, WitiiaM “ : . 47 Finnart Street. BATHGATE, ALEXANDER . . 42 Robertson Street. Biceart, C. M., i : . 39 Brisbane Street. mack, A.J. . : : . 16 Ardgowan Square. Buiack, Miss F. E. . : . 11 Kelly Street. Brack, THOMAS : F . 33 Ardgowan Street. Biackwoop, M. Craic_. . Craigiehaugh, Port-Glasgow. I4 FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. Biackwoop, W. BorTHWICK, Mrs. T. Boyp, Miss SARAH G. Boyp, W. D. BRADLEY, GEORGE Brown, J. D. Brown, W. A. Brown, W. A., B.Sc., M. B. 3 (Citic B. Buep, inasanes Je BUCHANAN, HENRY CarIRD, COLIN S. CAIRD, PATRICK T. CairD, Rospert, LL.D., CAMERON, JOHN CAMPBELL, J. CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, A. G. CARMICHAEL, DUNCAN CaRMICHAEL, J. D. M. CARMICHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Wm. H. CHALMERS, JAMES CLAPPERTON, ROBERT A. Ciark, W. B. CLERK, DUNCAN Cink, Mrs. C. W. CoLQuHOUN, DUNCAN Cook, WILLIAM, B.A., F.E.LS. Cook, Wm. S., B.Sc., M.B., C.M. Cooper, Mrs. Corry, Miss Craic, JAMES CRAWFORD, ANDREW CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, JOHN F. . CRAWFORD, THOMAS F.R.S.E. Craigiehaugh, Port-Glasgow. 66 Newton Street. 39 Union Street. 87 South Street. 17 Manor Crescent, Gourock. 61 Finnart Street. 16 Eldon Street. 54 Brisbane Street, 12 Margaret Street. 43 Finnart Street. 13 Newark Street. Belleaire, 15 Newark Street. 56 Esplanade. Finnart House. 35 Brisbane Street. 44 Ardgowan Street (W.). 41 Union Street. 41 Union Street. 50 Brisbane Street. 93 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 44 Ardgowan Street (W.) 76 Finnart Street. 5 Finnart Road. 61 Union Street. 42 Robertson Street. 25 Octavia Terrace. 17 Fox Street. 42 Brisbane Street. 71 Newton Street. 2 Ardgowan Square. 17 Ardgowan Square. Beltrees, 56 Union Street. Lloyd’s Office, Cross-shore Street. 9 Robertson Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 41 Newark Street. 20 Nelson Street. 61 Esplanade. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. CUNNINGHAM, T. A. . Curtis, W. H. CUTHBERT, GILBERT, DENNISTON, J. S. Dickson, W. A. DonaLp, JAMES Downie, ANDREW DruMMOND, JOHN, Jr. DRUMMOND, NEIL Durr, Miss DuNcAN, JOHN . DuNLop, GEORGE, DuN_Lop, GEORGE, B.L. DuNLOopP, JOHN ELLiotrT, ROBERT ErsKINE, D. M., Finiay, A. CAMPBELL Finpay, JOHN . FIsHER, Mrs, R. F. TForBES, JOHN . , : Forty, Miss IsaABELLA C. FRAME, JAMES FULLARTON, HuGH Gatioway, J. W. GATHERER, JAMES Gipson, W. - GLEN, JAMES | Gray, Rosert | Grieve, W. R. Grieve, Mrs. J. | Hamitron, Ropert | Hamitron, Miss | Harvey, James, L.. Hynpmavy, J. G. HeENpDERSON, Mrs. HENDERSON, Mrs. _ HeEnperson, W. F. | Hewnpry, J. io Duntop, Matcom, M.A., LL.B. . 87 Brisbane Street. 38 Newark Street. 29 Brisbane Street. 19 Patrick Street. National Bank. 24 Forsyth Street. 41 Fox Street. 60 South Street. 60 South Street. 52 Eldon Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 27 Ardgowan Street. 95 Newton Street. g5 Newton Street. 23 Union Street. 61 Finnart Street. 22 Margaret Street. 62 Esplanade. 20 Union Street. 42 Newark Street. 39 Ardgowan Street. Beltrees, 56 Union Street. 14 Eldon Street. 103 Finnart Street. 17 Ardgowan Square. 97 Eldon Street. Craigiehaugh, Port-Glasgow. 1g Octavia Terrace. 23 Patrick Street. 49 Margaret Street. 95 Finnart Street. 27 Union Street. 28 Eldon Street. 11 Margaret Street. 6 Fox Street. 13 Kelly Street. 18 Finnart Street. 57 Forsyth Street. g Robertson Street. 16 FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. HERON, WILLIAM HILi, ROBERT, Houston, ANDREW Housron, R. C. HurcHIson, JAMES Hurcuison, JOHN B. Hurcuison, JAMES H. INGLIS, Mrs. R. James, WILLIAM JERDAN, Mrs. JOHNSTON, JAMES Kerr, Cuas. F. Kincalp, JOHN G. Kirkwoop, H. WILLIAM LAIRD, JAMES LANG, JOHN Lanc, Mrs. JOHN LAURENSON, C.D. LAURIE, WILLIAM, LAURIE, WILLIAM, Jun., LEIrcH, ARTHUR O. . LrircH, JOHN LOcCHHEAD, ROBERT Love, JOHN W. Love, JAMEs A. EVER, Je L: Lyon, JAMES Macara, GRIERSON . M‘ArTHUR, HucH G. M‘Ausian, D. M‘CaLtumM, ALEXANDER . M‘CuiureE, WILLIAM, M.A. MacCutTcHEon, H. MacpouGaLL, DuGALD MacDoucaL.., G. R. MAcDONALD, GEORGE M‘Ewan, JAMES MACFARLAN, Miss ELLA MacraRLaNn, RoseErT, C.A. 5. Caddlehill Street. 75 Union Street. 17 Forsyth Street. 40 Newark Street. 30 Brisbane Street. 27 Finnart Street. 26 Newark Street. 44 Eldon Street. 13 South Street. 68 Union Street. Shipbank, Lyle Street. Rosemount, Bentinck Street. Westthorpe, Newark Street. 62 Forsyth Street. 35 Newton Street. Station Hotel, Kilmacolm. Eldon Place. Commercial Bank. 15 Robertson Street. 15 Robertson Street. 9g Ardgowan Square. 15 Ardgowan Square. 63 Union Street. Royal Bank. Royal Bank. tog Finnart Street. Sugar Exchange. 37 Finnart Street. - 43 Brisbane Street. 62 Campbell Street. Glenburn, Newark Street. 24 Margaret Street. Town Clerk’s Office. 3 Newark Street. 22 Fox Street. ror Finnart Street. 5 Caddlehill Terrace. 75 Union Street. 72 Forsyth Street. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. M‘GREGoR, CHARLES M‘GrReEcorR, R. M‘Gucan, D. MAckINTosH, HuGH MaclInrosn, NEIL MacKay, Epwarp, M.B., C.M. M‘KEL LAR, A. B. M‘KELL Lar, P. M‘KINNoN, JOHN M‘Kirpy, Robert M‘Lean, HucH M‘LEaN, Miss . MACLEAN, ALEx. S. MACLEAN, JOHN MACLEAN, JAMES A. . MacMILian, Davip M‘NEIL, JAMES Maconik£, PETER MacpPHERSON, Davin S. MACPHERSON, ROBERT M‘Quistan, R. M. MarsHALL, C..W., M.B., C.M. . MassIcks, WILLIAM . MarHieEson, LINDSAY MELROSE, ALEX. MENzIEs, ALEX. MEYER, VIcTor C. MILuar, J. MILLar, WILLIAM MILLER, NeiL K. Mitter, THomas, Jun. MIrcHE Lt, M. MItcHELL, WALTER . Mortes, A. S. Morrison, D. A. ~ Morton, RoBERT Murr, James D. Murr, Miss MUuLteEns, A. J. 48 Brisbane Street. Sandringham Terrace. 6 Hope Street. National Bank. 39 Ardgowan Street. to Ardgowan Square. 2 Fox Street. 45 Finnart Street. 2 Lyle Street. 78 Union Street. 35 Margaret Street. 27 Mearns Street. 33 Bank Street. 63 Forsyth Street. 3 Octavia Terrace. 14 Kelly Street. 9 Bentinck Street. 40 Mearns Street. 65 Finnart Street. 76 Forsyth Street. 40 Campbell Street. 8 Ardgowan Square. 67 Rue-end Street. 23 Brisbane Street. Lily Bank, Port-Glasgow. 21 Brisbane Street. 56 Finnart Street. 17 Kelly Street. 9 Octavia Terrace. 2 Fox Street. 2 Fox Street. 31 Robertson Street. 4 Hope Street. 157 Eldon Street. Lyle Road. .. 1 Wood Street. 23 Union Street. 36 Margaret Street. 37 Robertson Street. 17 18 Mumme, Car . Murray, GEORGE NEILL, Gro. D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. NEILL Ae: NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE NEILSON, MATTHEW . NetsuH, Sheriff Nicot, DuNcAN NICOL, GAVIN . ‘ ; NICOLL, JAMES Orr, Ryrisz, M.A. Orr, DANIEL PARKER, G PATERSON, Mrs. PaTeEerRsOoN, David PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES : E RATTERSON lolli ala Geuia GS: Paton, J. FRASER PaTRIck, JOHN B. PAUE, Web: PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, J. G. . PRENTICE, THOMAS Purves, Miss Ramsay, ALEX. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW RICHARDSON, ROBERT ROBERTSON, JAMEs A. RopceER, A. S. RODGER, JOHN Rorison, THOMAS D. Ross, Hew Ramsay . Ross, Hucu M. RouGvik, JAMES ROWAN, GEORGE. Rowan, R. Houston FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. 30 Newark Street. 2 Argyle Street. 39 Newark Street. 1 Bedford Street. 55 Esplanade. 1 Bedford Street. 16 Forsyth Street. 5 Newark Street. 2 Octavia Terrace. 25 Brisbane Street. 32 Margaret Street. 35 Esplanade. 4t Dempster Street. 52 South Street. 20 Eldon Street. 4 Bedford Street. 33 Finnart Street. 58 Campbell Street. 59 Finnart Street. t Rosneath Street. 36 Campbell Street 53 Newton Street. 28 Newark Street. 54 Esplanade. 45 Ardgowan Street (W.) 46 Vorsyth Street. 15 South Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 27 Finnart Street. 65 Forsyth Street. 42 Forsyth Street. 42 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. 48 Brisbane Street. 63 Esplanade. 21 Forsyth Street. 41 Ardgowan Street. 50 Eldon Street. Row ey, THOMAS RUSSELL, JOSEPH ScoBIE, LAWRENCE Scort, JosEpH D. COE. I. Th. Scott, WALTER D., SERVICE, WILLIAM SHARP, ROBERT SHARP, WILLIAM SHAW-STEWART, taay ries SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ARCHIBALD, SHEARER, JAMES Situ, Mrs. STEEL, JAMEs S. STEWaRT, A. STEWART, ANDREW STEWART, JAMES K. . STEWART, J, STEWART, ‘THOMAS O. _ Swan, R. me LAr, R. G TANNOCK, QUINTIN, Jr. MAYLOR, J.G. . ‘THom, W. A. THomson, THOMAS . ‘THORBURN, Jas. G. . ‘THORNE, ROBERT TIERNEY, EDWARD J. ‘TURNBULL, ALEXR. J. ‘TURNER, Mrs. WaLKER, Hucu W. WALKER, JOHN _ WaRDLE, JAMES Watson, W. S. _ WEIR, JOHN SHaw-STEwanrt, Sir M. Hucu, Bart. SINCLAIR, THOMAS ORD, CA. ; SLATER, JAMES, B.A., F.E.1.S. . GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. Eldon Place. The Knowe. 53 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. Silwood, 33 Margaret Street. tg Femins. Broomberry Drive, Gourock. 56 Regent Street. Octavia Street, Port-Glasgow. 13 Caddlehill Terrace. Ardgowan, Inverkip. Ardgowan, Inverkip. 2 Glen Street. 93 Eldon Street. Benview, Gourock. Finnart Road. Hunter Villa, Gourock. 65 Union Street. 23A Forsyth Street. 18 Robertson Street. 14 Newark Street. 58 Esplanade. 18 Murdieston Street. 45 Union Street. 1 Johnstone Street. © 28 Ardgowan Street. 8 Brisbane Street. 33 Esplanade. 20 Ardgowan Street. 69 Newton Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 75 Brisbane Street. 60 Campbell Street. g Fox Street. Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 2 Esplanade. 58 Brisbane Street. 64 Kelly Street. 20 FORTY-SEVENTH ANNUAL REPORT. WILLIAMSON, ALEXANDER . . 67 Esplanade. WILson, Mrs. JAMES . A . Thornhill, 37 Ardgowan Street. WinGaTE, JOHNS. . ’ . 72 Eldon Street. WREDE, FRED LEAR . : . 297 Bentinck Street. YounceEr, RosBert L. ‘ , 22 Fox Street. YOUNG, JOHN . ; : . 24 Finnart Street. met ee adel " . “ iri Unica’ ye a FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Greerock | Philosophical Society Session 1908-1909. | eA te a Greenock Philosophical Society. OFFICE-BEARERS FOR SESSION 1909-1910. President—ReEV. CHARLES ALLAN, M.A. Vice=Presidents— { VICTOR C. MEYER. ALEXANDER S. MORIES. Treasurer—WILLIAM ADAMSON, 22 Margaret Street. Secretarp—W. D. BOYD, 2 Church Place. _—onrY _— Committee of Management. PRESIDENT. VICE-PRESIDENTS. TREASURER. SECRETARY. JAMES CRAWFORD. JAMEs CRAIG, LAWRENCE SCOBIE. W. F. HENDERSON. Dr. W. A. Brown. WILLIAM AULD. J. FRASER PATON. THOMAS MILLER, Jun. JAMEs A. ROBERTSON. Dr. EDWARD MACKAY. Sheriff NEIsH. Rev. J. J. MACAULAY. Ry Ll. SCOTT. DAVID BaIRD. R. L. YOUNGER. *JoHN LANG. *ALEXANDER SHEARER. *THOMAS THOMSON. *GeEORGE DuNLop, B.L. *R. A. CLAPPERTON, *R. D. CARMICHAEL. * Repesentatives in Muscum Committee. ~~ — Committee of Museum and fall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) JoHN LANG. ALEX. SHEARER. THOMAS THOMSON, 7veasurer. GeorGE DuNLop, B.L., Secretary. R. A. CLAPPERTON. R. D. CARMICHAEL, (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) Matcotm M‘C. Brown. A. J. BLACK. Rev. J. J. MACAULAY. WILLIAM Watt, Chairman. A. R. PRENTICE. ALF M‘KILLop. Curator of Museum—CHARLES BRUNTON. Assistant Curator of Museum—A, MILLIGAN. FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. SESSION 1908-1909. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Lecture Hall of the McLean Museum, on Friday Evening, 5th March, 1909—-Rev. Charles Allan, M.A., President, in the Chair. Statement of Accounts. INCOME. Balance from previous Session, ; : : A , : » 458 1g 12 Tickets Sold—270 Members’, at 10/6, . y JAI4AT 15) 0 + 286 Ladies’ and Youths’, at 3/6, . cor 0 ZI9I 16 O Bank Interest on Deposit Receipts, 4 3 ¥ Pr Aid — 194 0 I £352 14 0 EXPENDITURE. Fees to Lecturers, ; - . Sn Blsay ila 6 _ Expenses in connection with Lectures, - 146 0 Museum Committee—Lighting and Heating Hall, I0 Oo O Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, s 22 16 10 Collector’s and Hallkeeper’ s Allowances and Outlays, Tos 10 Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Outlays, F : 2.11 0 Re aes —— £195 6 4 Balance on Deposit Receipt with National Bank, . : : =~ aN T5Oct yaa eo £352 14 0 SCIENCE LECTURE FUND. Balance at close of previous At : - - : s £34ea vt Add Interest for Year, i I 5 Balance now in Provident Bank, : F : : aos L3G Raed) WM. ADAMSON, on. Treasurer. GREENOCK, 2nd March, 1909.—Examined, certified correct, and Deposit Receipt exhibited. W. F. HENDERSON, THOS. MILLER, Jr., Auditors. 6 FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. Statement of Proceedings. The Committee have pleasure in submitting the Forty-Eighth Annual Report of the Society. The number of Ordinary Members is 270 and the number of tickets issued for Ladies and Youths amount to 286, an increase of g and 4 respectively over the preceding year. These numbers could have been still further increased had the accommodation of the Society’s Hall permitted, several applications for Membership having been refused. ‘he attendance at the Lectures has been good and has been well maintained to the end of the Session, testifying to the popularity of the Syllabus and the interest taken in the work of the Society. The Programmie as originally arranged has been carried out in its entirety. The thanks of the Society are due to Sir John Stirling Maxwell for the Opening Lecture and to the Hon. Charles A. Parsons for the Watt Anniversary Lecture. Dr. Parsons’ Lecture will be printed and issued in due course as one of the papers of the Society. The Committee have had under consideration the advisability of changing the hour of meeting to suit the convenience of Lecturers who have to return to Glasgow, and they recommend to this meeting that in future the Chair be taken at eight o’clock. The thanks of the Society are due to the Committee of the Museum for the ready manner in which they have met various suggestions of your Committee in regard to matters tending to increase the comfort of the audiences. The Committee regret to have to record the death of one of the Honorary Members of the Society, our illustrious townsman Dr. Edward Caird, Master of Balliol. Dr. Caird was elected an Honorary Member in 1865, and the Society have been indebted to him not only for lecturing but for his interest and assistance at various times. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. The Syllabus was as follows :— 1908. Oct. 30—OPENING LECTURE—“ The Preservation of Ancient Buildings.” With Lantern Illustrations. By Sir JOHN STIRLING MAXWELL, Bart., LL.D. Nov. 6—‘‘/ce, Water, and Steam.” Illustrated by Experiments. By Dr. W. HAMPSON, M.A., Oxon. » 13—“ Garden Cities: Actual in England, Practicable in Scotland.” With Lantern Illustrations. By EBENEZER HOWARD, Founder of the Garden City and Town Planning Association. » 20—‘ Hamlet—The Tragedy of Indecision.” By Rev. JOHN HUNTER, D.D., Glasgow. » 27—“The Glory that was Greece.’ With Lantern Illustrations By JOHN M. ROBERTSON, M.P. Dec. 4—‘ Zhe Art of George Frederick Watts, R.A.” With Lantern Illustrations. By WHITWORTH WALLIS, F.S.A. » I1—“ The Migration of Birds.” With Lantern Illustrations.. By J. ARTHUR THOMSON, M.A., Professor of Natural History in Aberdeen University. », I8—DRAMATIC RECITAL. By ERNEST DENNY. », 28—BUSINESS MEETING. Annual Report by Museum Committee and Election of Representatives. 1909. Jan. 15—WATT ANNIVERSARY LECTURE. ‘“ Zhe Expansive Working Steamin Steam Turbines.” By Hon. CHARLES A. PARSONS. » 22—“‘America Up-to-date.” With Lantern Illustrations. By JOHN FOSTER FRASER, F.R.G.S. 3 29—‘' Tennyson’s ‘ The Coming of Arthur”” By Rev. A. B. BoyD CARPENTER, M.A. Feb. 5—“ Zhe Arts and Industries of India.” IM\lustrated with Lantern Slides and Specimens. By Sir GEORGE WarmrT, C.I.E., LLL D rsutsiate 12—“ Irish Fairy Songs and Tales.” With Musical Illustrations. By Miss MADELEINE O’CONNOR. ” 19—“ The Personalities of Animals.” With Lantern I]lustrations. By ERNEST THOMPSON SETON. ” » 26—“ Social Evolution.” By Henry Jones, M.A., LL.D., Professor of Moral Philosophy in Glasgow University. Mar. 5—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY. 8 FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. At a Meeting of the Society held on the 28th December, 1908, Messrs. R. A. Clapperton and R. D. Carmichael were elected as the Society’s representatives on the Museum Commitee. The Office-bearers who retire at this time are: Mr F. L. Wrede, Vice-President; and Dr. William Allan, Messrs. Thomas Rowley, W. A. Dickson, T. O. Stewart, and D. S. Macpherson, ordinary Members of Commitee. Mr. John W. Love having resigned on his leaving town, there is also another vacancy to be filled on the Committee for one year. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. AN‘Zean Museum and Zecture Hall. ANNUAL REPORT BY COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. Read and adopted at Joint Meeting of Proprietors of the Greenock Library and Philosophical Society held on 28th December, 1908. The following is the Thirty-first Annual Report on the Museum and Lecture Hall, which the Committee of Management have pleasure in laying before their constituents. At last Annual Meeting two new Members were elected to represent the Library, vizt:—the Rev. J. J. Macaulay and Mr. William Watt, these taking the place of Mr. James D. Neill and Mr. T. D. M‘Murrich. Otherwise the constitution of the Com- mittee remained unchanged. The Chairman for the year fell to be chosen from the representatives of the Philosophical Society, and at the Statutory Meeting held in the beginning of the year Mr. R. A. Clapperton was elected Chairman. A detailed list of the additions made to the Museum during | the year will be found in the Curator’s Report, and the Committee _ desire to thank those who from time to time have sent objects or _ specimens as additions to the various collections. Mr. Edward S. Russell has just completed the Zoological Type fe) FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. years, The collection consists of some seventy preparations illustrative of most of the great groups of animals. A few of the types have been prepared to show internal anatomy, but for the most part the collection consists of typical animals mounted to show their general appearance. Most of the Invertebrates are represented by marine forms common in the Clyde or in British waters. The collection will be found in the West Gallery near the entrance door, and should prove of great value to students. ; The Geological collection by Mr. William J. C. Laurie, referred to in last Annual Report, has also been completed. It contains 245 specimens and is intended to show the chief types of rocks. found in the area of the Clyde basin below Glasgow. A few specimens, however, have been taken from just outside that area. The rocks are classified according to origin and composition rather than according to locality, as being more useful to students, and, Mr. Laurie remarks, perhaps more satisfactory in general. The specimens have been placed in two new cases occupying the centre of the Museum and these, together with the Geological Survey Maps of the District which have been procured for reference, fori an important addition to the Geological Section. The Committee desire to express the great pleasure they have in receiving these two collections, representing, as they do, a great amount of skill and labour given freely by two young Greenock students in the time they could spare from their own work and — studies ; and the Committee now record their thanks to Mr. Russell and Mr. Laurie for having made these valuable additions to the collections in the Museum. It should be mentioned that both gentlemen in their reports to the Committee acknowledge their indebtedness to Mr. Brunton, the Curator, for his willing and careful assistance in the arrangement of the specimens and the preparation of labels, often given long after the usual closing hour of the Museum, Among the additions to the collection of pictures may be mentioned an old coloured print (1835) of the Royal Northern Yacht Club Regatta off the Bay of Quick, and a Water Colour of the Old Mansion House by Patrick Downie, R.S.W. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. II The stone work of the Building has now been thoroughly repaired—the work having been carried out by Messrs. Phillips & Son, at a cost of £45, and is reported to be in a satisfactory condition. The lighting of the Hall has been under consideration by the Committee, but having regard to further improvements likely to be introduced in the manufacture of the latest pattern of lamp, the matter was deferred. It will, however, require to be dealt with on an early date. To supplement the Nernst lamps and to give instantaneous lighting when required, arrangements were made with the Corporation Electricity Department to supply a central fitting with Osram lamps which is proving satisfactory. In accordance with a request by the Philosophical Society, the doors from the Hall to the Committee Room, and from that room to the passage have been made to swing, so as to open outwards. The exit door at the south east corner of the Hall, which has always been available as an emergency exit, has recently been utilised by the Philosophical Society to afford speedier exit from the Hall at the close of the Lectures—arrangements being made for the opening of the gate leading into Watt. Street. A new curtain has been fitted at the entrance-door to help to reduce the draughts along the back of the Hall. From the Abstract of the Treasurer’s Accounts, which is appended, it will be seen that the expenditure has exceeded the revenue by £85 14s 11d. ‘This is accounted for partly by the expenditure on the stone work already referred to, and increased expenditure on repairs and furniture ; and partly by a reduction in the amount of Grant received from the M‘Lean Trustees, and in | the revenue derived from letting the Hall. As, however, in | accordance with the agreement come to last year, the Accounts are kept open till the Grant for the second half of the year is received, a balance of £166 4s 3d is shown as at the credit of the Committee. The members of Committee who retire by rotation at this time are—Messrs. Robert Hamilton and John A. Brown, from the Library Representatives; and Messrs A. Campbell Finlay and Robert A. Clapperton, from the Philosophical Society’s Repre- sentatives. These are all eligible for re election, — 12 FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. McLEAN MUSEUM. ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS, For Year ending rith December, 1908. REVENUE. Grant from M‘Lean Trustees, E 5 : : , + £305), 00 Rent of Hall, 54 ‘6)0 Interest, ; ; ; : : ; . ; ‘ 3 3 Some £302—: OMe EXPENDITURE. Salaries and Wages, . ; : : a7 on O.n0 Cleaning, : ; , : j ; : Culsmc Furniture and Fittings, : i é ; 70) 3h Repairs and Improvements, . ; : ise} ale Insurance and Feu-duty, : : : : 3001316 Specimens for Museum, . 2 : : 7 We & Taxes and Assessments, . : ; : Stat sae Coal, Gas, and Electricity, . 5 : : 44 4 9 Sundries, : : : 3 , ; 7 20 el 7 ala —————— 448 1 1 Leaving a Debit Balance of : 5 : 85 14 II Credit Balance from last year, : : - Zhao miomm Net Balance at Credit of Committee, . . £166 4 3 Union Bank—Current Account, 5 SEX MS Do. Deposit Receipt, : 140 0 O ——_———— {166 4 3 THOMAS THOMSON, Hom. Treas. Note.—The above balance of £166 4s 3d includes the sum of £140 being Grant received from M‘Lean Trustees on date of closing the Books.—T. T. GREENOCK, 222d December, 7908.—Audited and found correct. The Deposit Receipt for £140 has been exhibited to us, and is in order. (Signed) NICOLL & CARMICHAEL, Auditors. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1908-1909. 4 en 1.—bonorary embers. (With Year of Election.) Sir ArcHD. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S., Sir ANDREW NOBLE, Bart., F.R.S., Poe: ‘Purvis, WH. Sc., . 11.—Ordinarp Members. ADAM, JOHN ApamM, Miss ApaM, WILLIAM ADAMSON, WILLIAM . AGNEW, JAMES ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A. ALLAN, Rev. C., M.A. ALLAN, JOHN ALLAN, Wixiiam, M.D. ANDERSON, J. WALLACE ARCHIBALD, THOMAS P. AULD, WILLIAM Austin, WILLIAM R. | Barrp, Davin, M.A. BALLMENT, Miss Barr, WILLIAM BATHGATE, ALEXANDER Biccart, C. -M., Biack, A. J. : Buack, Miss F. E. . Biack, THOMAS Biackwoop, M. Craic 2ga Finnart Street. 7 Madeira Street. 12 Newark Street. Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 1 Newark Street. 39 Margaret Street 93 Newton Street. 17 Newton Street. 33 Union Street. 97 Brisbane Street. 37 Fox Street. 79 Newton Street. 61 Brisbane Street. Hunter Villa, Gourock. 39 Fox Street. 47 Finnart Street. 42 Robertson Street. 39 Brisbane Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 11 Kelly Street. 33 Ardgowan Street. Craigiehaugh, Port-Glasgow. 13 1863 "| 1863 1892 1902 14 FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. See ee a eS eee Bortuwick, Mrs. T. Boyp, DavipD Boyp, Miss SARAH G. Boyp, W. D. BRADLEY, GEORGE Browy, J. D. Brown, W. A. Brown, W. A., B.Sc., M. B. ‘Cae: BucHANAN, HENRY . CarrbD, Couin S. Carp, Patrick T. CairbD, Rospert, LL.D., E. RES: E. CAMERON, JOHN CAMPBELL, J. CAMPBELL, JOHN H. CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, ANDREW CARMICHAEL, DUNCAN CARMICHAEL, J. D. M. CaRMICHAEL, R. D. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS CARMICHAEL, Wo. H. CHALMERS, JAMES CLAPPERTON, ROBERT A., CA. Crark, W. B. CLERK, DUNCAN Cuink, Mrs. C. W. CoLquHouN, DUNCAN Cook, ARCHIBALD Cook, WILLIAM, B.A., F. E. ie 5. Cook, Wo. S., B.Sc., M. B., C.M. Cooper, Mrs. Corry, Miss Craic, JAMES CRAWFORD, ANDREW CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, JOHN FE. . CRAWFORD, THOMAS 66 Newton Street. 54 South Street. 3g Union Street. 87 South Street. 49 Newark Street. 61 Finnart Street. 16 Eldon Street. 54 Brisbane Street. 43 Finnart Street. 13 Newark Street. Belleaire, 15 Newark Street. 56 Esplanade. Finnart House. 35 Brisbane Street. Arnisdale, Gourock. 44 Ardgowan Street (W.). 41 Union Street. 50 Brisbane Street. 93 Finnart Street. 93 Finnart Street. 44 Ardgowan Street (W.) 76 Finnart Street. s Finnart Road. 61 Union Street. 42 Robertson Street. 25 Octavia Terrace. 17 Fox Street. 42 Brisbane Street. 71 Newton Street. 71 Newton Street. 2 Ardgowan Square. 17 Ardgowan Square. Beltrees, 56 Union Street. Lloyd’s Office, Cross-shore Street. 32 Ardgowan Street. 30 Ardgowan Street (W.) 41 Newark Street. 20 Nelson Street. 61 Esplanade. a, GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. CunnINGHAM, T. A. . Curtis, W. H. CUTHBERT, GILBERT, Dewar, OwEn . DENNIsTon, J. S. Dickson, W. A. DoNALD, JAMES DowniE, ANDREW DRUMMOND, Joan, Jr. DRUMMOND, NEIL Durr, Miss Duncan, JOHN . DunLop, GEORGE, DuNLop, GEoRGE, B.L. DuNLop, Matcom, M.A., LL.B. . DuNLopP, JOHN z Dunn, Rev. H., M.A., B.D., ELLIoTT, ROBERT ERSKINE, D. M, FERRIER, HuGH ; Fintay, A. CAMPBELL i FINDLay, JOHN . FIsHER, Mrs, R. F. Fortey, Miss IsaBeExta C. FRAME, JAMES . FULLARTON, G. A. FULLARTON, HuGH GaLLoway, J. W. GLEN, JAMES Gow, L. N. Gray, RoBERT GRIEVE, W. R. GRIEVE, Mrs. J. HAmILtTon, Rosert, E-S. L HAMILTON, Miss HARVEY, JAMES, lem. HENDERSON, Mrs. HENDERSON, Mrs. HENDERSON, W. F. 87 Brisbane Street. 38 Newark Street. 29 Brisbane Street. 19 West Blackhall Street. 19 Patrick Street. National Bank. 24 Forsyth Street. 41 Fox Street. 60 South Street. 60 South Street. 52 Eldon Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 27 Ardgowan Street. 95 Newton Street. 95 Newton Street. 23 Union Street. 31 Finnart Street, 61 Finnart Street. 22 Margaret Street. 44 Robertson Street. 62 Esplanade. 20 Union Street. 42 Newark Street. Beltrees, 56 Union Street. 14 Eldon Street. Ross Bank, Port-Glasgow. 103 Finnart Street. 17 Ardgowan Square. 19 Octavia Terrace. 15 Newton Street. 23 Patrick Street. 49 Margaret Street. 95 Finnart Street. 27 Union Street. 28 Eldon Street. 11 Margaret Street. 13 Kelly Street. 18 Finnart Street. 57 Forsyth Street. BS 16 FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. HEnpRY, J. Henry, Miss HERON, WILLIAM Hitt, ROBERT, Houston, ANDREW Houston, R. C. Hunter, J. P. HUTCHISON, JAMES HuTcuison, JOHN B. HuTcHIsoN, JAMES H. IncuIis, Mrs. R. JAMES, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, JAMES KERR, CHAS. F. KIncaID, JOHN G. KiNG, JOHN U. C. KirKwoob, WILLIAM H. LAIRD, JAMES LANG, JOHN LAURENSON, C. D. LAURIE, WILLIAM, LEITCH, ARTHUR O. . LrITcH, JOHN LOCHHEAD, ROBERT Love, JAMES A. Low, THOMAS Low, WILLIAM D. [Upiaei oye) (evi be Lyon, JAMES MacarA, GRIERSON . M‘ArTHUR, HuGH G. Macautay, Rev. J. J., B.A, M‘Auszan, D. M‘Cuure, WILLIAM, M.A. . . M‘CLuRE, Mrs. WILLIAM, . MacCutTcHEon, H. MACDOUGALL, DUGALD MacDouGaALt, G. R. MACDONALD, GEORGE 9 Robertson Street. 61a Finnart Street. 5 Caddlehill Street. 75 Union Street. 17 Forsyth Street. 40 Newark Street. Union Bank. 30 Brisbane Street. 27 Finnart Street. 26 Newark Street. 44 Eldon Street. 13 South Street. Shipbank, Lyle Street. Rosemount, Bentinck Street. Westhorpe, Newark Street. 37A Union Street. 62 Forsyth Street. 35 Newton Street. Station Hotel, Kilmacolm. Commercial Bank. 15 Robertson Street. 9 Ardgowan Square. 15 Ardgowan Square. 63 Union Street. 60 Eldon Street. 41 Brisbane Street. 41 Brisbane Street. tog Finnart Street. Sugar Exchange. 37 Finnart Street. 43 Brisbane Street. 34 Margaret Street. 62 Campbell Street. 24 Margaret Street. 24 Margaret Street. Town Clerk’s Office. 3 Newark Street. 22 Fox Street. 1o1 Finnart Street. ee ee ee ee GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 17 MAcFaRLAN, Miss ELLA. - 75 Union Street. MacFARLAN, RoBERT, C.A. . 72 Forsyth Street. M‘GREGOR, CHARLES ' . 48 Brisbane Street. M‘Gucan, D. . : é . 6 Hope Street. MACKINTOSH, HuGH ‘ . National Bank. MacInrosH, NEIL. ; 39 Ardgowan Street. MacKay, Epwarp, M.B., C. M. 1o Ardgowan Square. M‘KE LAR, P. : : - 45 Finnart Street. M‘KINNON, JOHN. : . 2 Lyle Street. M‘Kirpy, RoBERT . . 78 Union Street. M‘LEan, HucuH ‘ ‘ - 35 Margaret Street. M‘Lgan, Miss . : . 27 Mearns Street. MACLEAN, ALEX. S. . : . 33 Bank Street. MACLEAN, JOHN ; ; . 63 Forsyth Street. MAc LEAN, JAMES A. . : . 3 Octavia Terrace. MACLEOD, ANGUS . i . 2 Wellington Street. MacMILtan, Davin ; . 14 Kelly Street. M‘NEIL, JAMES : i - g Bentinck Street. Maconlr, PETER ‘ - 40 Mearns Street. MacPHERsSON, Davin S., C A., . 65 Finnart Street. MACPHERSON, ROBERT’, CA, _ + 67 Finnart Street. M‘Quistan, R. M. . : . 40 Campbell Street. Massicks, WILLIAM . : . 67 Rue-end Street. Maruieson, LINDsay . 23 Brisbane Street. MELROSE, ALEX. . ; . Lily Bank, Port-Glasgow. MEnziEs, ALEX. ; q . 21 Brisbane Street. MEnziEs, Miss ; : . 18 Kelly Street. MEyER, VicToR C. . 3 . 56 Finnart Street. MILLaR, J. F : : - 17 Kelly Street. MILLaR, WILLIAM. F . g Octavia Terrace. Miter, Nei: K. . : ._ 2 Fox Street. MILLER, THomas, Jun... . 2 Fox Street. MircHeELt, M. ‘ 5 - 31 Robertson Street. MItcHELL, WALTER . é . 4 Hope Street. Morigs, A. S. . : : . 157 Eldon Street. Morrison, D. A... ; . Lyle Road. Murr, James D. ; i . 23 Union Street. Murr, Miss. ; \ . 36 Margaret Street. MULLENS, A. J. ; : - 37 Robertson Street. , <<. eee eee 18 a MumMg, CARL . Murray, JAMES Murray, GEORGE Murray, GEORGE NEIL, J. NEILL, GEO. D. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. Nez, J. D: NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE NEILSON, MATTHEW . NeIsu, Sheriff Nico., D., NicoL, DUNCAN NICOL, GAVIN . NICOLL, JAMES NIcoLi, WILLIAM Orr, Ryrisz, M.A. Orr, DANIEL PaTERSON, Mrs. PATERSON, DANIEL PATERSON, DAvIbD PATERSON, JAMES PATERSON, JAMES, F S.A. i +>PATTERSON, I.L., F.1.C., F.C.S., Paton, J. FRASER Paton, Miss PATRICK, JOHN B. PAur, W. B: PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, J. G. . PRENTICE, THOMAS Ramsay, ALEX. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW RICHARDSON, ROBERT Rosertson, F. W. D. ROBERTSON, JAMES A. RODGER, JOHN Rorison, THomas D. FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. 30 Newark Street. Norwood, Port-Glasgow. Redholm, Port-Glasgow. 2 Argyle Street. 5 Shaw Place. 39 Newark Street. t Bedford Street. 55 Esplanade. 1 Bedford Street. 16 Forsyth Street. 5 Newark Street. 52 Union Street. 2 Octavia Terrace. 25 Brisbane Street. 32 Margaret Street. 29 Finnart Street. 35 Esplanade. 41 Dempster Street. 20 Eldon Street. 33 Finnart Street, 4 Bedford Street. 33 Finnart Street. 58 Campbell Street. 59 Finnart Street. 1 Rosneath Street. 1 Rosneath Street. 36 Campbell Street 53 Newton Street. 28 Newark Street. 54 Esplanade. 45 Ardgowan Street (W.) 15 South Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. 27 Finnart Street. 38 Finnart Street. 65 Forsyth Street. 42 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL Ross, Hew Ramsay . Ross, HucH M. Roucvte, JAMES Rowan, GEORGE Rowan, R. Houston, CA. Row ey, THOMAS RUSSELL, JOSEPH ScoBIE, LAWRENCE Scott, JoseruH I. Scorr, R. L. Scott, WaLTER D., SERVICE, WILLIAM SHARP, ROBERT SHARP, WILLIAM SHAW-STEWART, Lady ee SuHaw-StTewarrt, Sir M. Hvueu, Bart. SHEARER, ALEX. SHEARER, ARCHIBALD, _ SHEARER, JAMES ; Srnciarr, THoMas Orp, C.A. SLATER, JAMES, B.A., F.E.I.S. Situ, Mrs. STEEL, JAMEs S. STEWaRT, A. STEWART, JAMES Kk. . STEWART, J... : STEWART, T'HoMaAs O. STOBBIE, PETER ‘ Sway, R. Tairt, R. G. TANNOCK, QUINTIN, Jr. TayLor, J.G. . TayLor, W. B. TuHom, W. A TuHomson, THOMAS THORBURN, Jas. G. . THORNE, ROBERT TIERNEY, Epwarp J. ; Toppinc, W. A. : : : SOCIETY. 19g 48 Brisbane Street. 63 Esplanade. 21 Forsyth Street. 41 Ardgowan Street. 50 Eldon Street. Eldon Place. The Knowe. 53 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. Silwood, 33 Margaret Street. Feorline, Broomberry Drive, Gourock. 56 Regent Street. Octavia Street, Port-Glasgow. 13 Caddlehill Terrace. Ardgowan, Inverkip. Ardgowan, Inverkip. 2 Glen Street. 93 Eldon Street. Benview, Gourock. Finnart Road. Hunter Villa, Gourock. 65 Union Street. 23A Forsyth Street. 18 Robertson Street. 58 Esplanade. 18 Murdieston Street. 45 Union Street. 12 South Street. 1 Johnstone Street. 28 Ardgowan Street. 8 Brisbane Street. 33 Esplanade. Greenock Academy. 20 Ardgowan Street. 69 Newton Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 75 Brisbane Street. 35 Robertson Street. 20 FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT. TURNBULL, JOHN R., TURNBULL, ALEXR. J., C.E. TURNER, Mrs. WALKER, HuGH W. WALKER, JOHN WARDLE, JAMES Watson, W. 5. WEIR, JOHN : WILLIAMSON, ALEXANDER . Wi1son, Mrs, JAMES. WINGATE, JOHN S. Woopsury, Miss WREDE, FRED LEAR . YOUNGER, Ropert L. 60 Campbell Street. 60 Campbell Street. 9 Fox Street. Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 2 Esplanade. 58 Brisbane Street. 64 Kelly Street. 67 Esplanade. Thornhill, 37 Ardgowan Street. 72 Eldon Street. 18 Bentinck Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 22 Fox Street. r ae) rh 5 i; : ie ni : Sy ‘ ' . : ¢. 4 sonia Ee _ ¢ ee Mol + he dei 2 “Forty-Ninth | ANNUAL REPORT Greenock Philosophical Society. Session 1909-1910. pe a GREENCCK : **TELEGRAPH PkINTING WORKS, SUGARHOUSE LANE, 1910. Greenock Philosophical Society. BRPICE-BEARERS' FOR: -SESSION, -1910-191f. President-JOHN NEILL, M.A. ALEXANDER S. MORIES. SHERIFF NEISH. Treasurer-—WILLIAM ADAMSON, 22 Margaret Street. Secretaryp—W. D. BOYD, 2 Church Place. visepesanents—) eee Committee of Management. PRESIDENT. ALEX. BATHGATE. VICE-PRESIDENTS. J. D. Brown. TREASURER. James A. LOVE. SECRETARY. JoHN MACLEAN, WILLIAM AULD. ALEX. NORWELL, B.Sc. J. FRASER PATON. *THOMAS THOMSON. Tuomas MILLER, Jun. *GEORGE Duntop, B.L. JAmMeEs A. ROBERTSON. *R. A. CLAPPERTON-STEWART Dr. EpwarD MacKay. *R. D. CARMICHAEL, Rev. J. J. Macaunay, B.A. *ALEXANDER SHEARER. Sie. SCOTT. *Davip Barrp, M.A. T. O. SINCLAIR. R. L. YOUNGER. * Repesentatives in Museum Committee. Committee of Museum and fhall. (Elected by Philosophical Society.) (Elected by Proprietors of Library.) Tuomas THOMSON, 77easurer. | Rev. J. J. MACAULAY. GrorGE DuNLOop, B.L., Secretary. WILLIAM Watt. Rk. A. CLAPPERTON-STEWART. A. R. PRENTICE. R. D. CARMICHAEL. ALF M‘KILLop. ALEXANDER SHEARER, Chairman. Rev. J. P. STRUTHERS. Davip Bairb, M.A. A. K. MACDONALD. Curator of Museum—CHARLES BRUNTON. Assistant Curator of Museum—A,. MILLIGAN. as =e FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. SESSION 1909-1910. Read and approved at the Annual Meeting of the Society, held in the Lecture Hall of the McLean Museum, on Friday, 4th March, ro10o—Mr. V. C. Meyer, Vice-President, in the Chair. Za a a a a a a a a a a a ae a a a ca ca aa eee Statement of Accounts. INCOME. Balance from previous Session, F i : A : 7 ALkO IS Tickets Sold—286 Members’, at 10/6, . : £150 3 ° a 293 Ladies’ and Youths’ , at 3/6, - Sr) 5.6 A20r 8.6 Bank Interest cn Deposit Receipts, : : : Sau LE — 205 0 5 4361 18 1 —— EXPENDITURE. Fees to Lecturers, d : ; Se Sieeriey © Expenses in connection with Lectures, F Liars Museum Committee—Lighting and Heating Hall, 10 <0, (0 Printing, Advertising, and Stationery, . PAS Lie Io) Collector’s and Hallkeeper’ s Allowances and Outlays, Io 12 6 Secretary’s and Treasurer’s Outlays, : 3 : 0-4) 6 ipem ———— 4170 9 3 Balance on Deposit Receipt with National Bank, . : ° = | 419%. 8:10 A 3011.1 SCIENCE LECTURE FUND. Balance at close of previous year, dl 2 2 : Sere el bea Add Interest for Year, . 4 : : : : : A 2 Tel wer Balance now in Provident Bank, : : ‘ 2 ” $36— (O05 WM. ADAMSON, Aon. Treasurer. GREENOCK, 2a March, 1910.—Examined, certified correct. Deposit Receipt and Provident Bank Book exhibited. R. L. YOUNGER, THOS. MILLER, Jr., | Auditors 6 FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. Statement of Procecdings. The Committee have pleasure in submitting the Forty-Ninth Annual Report of the Society. The number of Ordinary Members is 286, and the number of tickets issued for Ladies and Youths amounts to 293, an increase of 16 and 7 respectively over the preceding year, and the largest number ever issued in the history of the Society. The weekly meetings were all well attended, and the general interest taken in the Lectures testifies to their popularity and their need in the social life of the town. The Programme, as originally arranged, has this Session been carried out without alteration. The thanks of the Society are due to Dr. Robert Caird for the Watt Anniversary Lecture and to Sheriff Kennedy for his Lecture on ‘ Plato as a Legislator.” Dr. Caird’s Lecture will be printed and issued in due course as one of the papers of the Society. The thanks of the Committee are again due to the Committee of the Museum for further improvements in connection with the Hall, especially in regard to the lighting, tending to increase the comfort of the audiences and adding to the convenience of the Lecturers. Details of these, and of changes still to be carried through, will be found in the Report of the Museum Committee, which will be circulated with this Report. The Syllabus was as follows :— 1909. Oct. 29—“ Stalian Art, from the 13th to 16th Century.” With Lantern Illustrations. By Rev. JOHN D. SINCLAIR, B.D., Cluny. Nov. 5—“ The Spider as an Engineer.” With Lantern Illustrations. By FRED W. SAXBY. » I2—DRAMATIC RECITAL. By Miss ELLEN BOWICK. 3 19—“ Parliament from the Press Gallery.” By SPENCER LEIGH HUGHES (“Sub Rosa” of the Morning Leader.) GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 7 Nov. 26—“ Dr. Johnson, his Friends, his Homes, and his Haunts.” With Lantern Illustrations. By Rev. F. W. MACDONALD. Dec. 3—‘ Behind Birdlana’s Veil.” With Lantern and Kinematograph Illustrations. By OLIVER G. PIKE, F.Z.S., F.R.P.S. » 1o—‘ The People of the Desert.” \Vith Lantern Illustrations. By EDGAR BELLINGHAM. » 17—“Aertal Navigation—Past, Present, and Future.” \lustrated by Experiments and Lantern Slides. By Dr. H. S. HELE-SHAW, F.R.S. »» 27—BUSINESS MEETING. Annual Report by Museum Committee and Election of Representatives. Jan. 14—WatTr ANNIVERSARY LECTURE. “James Watt's Contribution to the Advancement of Engineering.” By ROBERT CAIRD, LED RSE. » 21—“ The Love of Scotland.” By Rev. A. Boyp Scott, B.D., Lansdowne Church, Glasgow. » 28— Sicily and the Ruins of Messina.” With Lantern Illustrations. By WHITWORTH WALLIS, F.S.A. Feb. 4—‘ 7he Songs we Love.” With Musical Illustrations. By Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES SAUNDERS. » Ii— Plato as a Legislator.” By NEIL J. KENNEDY, K.C., LL.D., Sheriff of Renfrew and Bute. » I18—“ Woman: Her History and Destiny.” By Dr. C. W. SALEEBY, Rants. » 25—“Ferns.” With Lantern Illustrations. By FREDERICK O. BOWER, D.Sc., F.R.S., Professor of Botany in the University of Glasgow. Mar. 4—ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY. The Society will in October next enter upon its Fiftieth Session, and the Committee have already had under consideration the advisability of celebrating the occasion in an adequate manner. It will fallto the new Committee to discuss the matter further and take the practical steps necessary for carrying through the arrangements, At a Meeting of the Society held on the 27th December, 1909, 8 FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. Messrs. Alexander Shearer and David Baird were elected as the Society’s representatives on the Museum Committee. The Office-bearers who retire at this time are :— Rev. Charles Allan, President ; Mr. V. C. Meyer, Vice President; Mr: W. D. Boyd, Secretary; and Messrs. James Crawford, James Craig, Laurence Scobie, W. F. Henderson, and Dr. W. A. Brown, Ordinary Members of Committee. There is also another vacancy to be filled on the Committee for two years caused by the election of Mr. Baird to be a representative on the Museum Committee. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 9 McLean Museum and Becture Hall. ANNUAL REPORT BY COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT. Read and adopted at Joint Meeting of Proprietors of the Greenock Library and Philosophical Society held on 27th December, 1900. The Committee of Management of the McLean Museum and Lecture Hall have pleasure in submitting the Thirty-second Annual Report on the Museum, which is as follows :— The Representatives to the Committee elected at last Annual Meeting by the Library Proprietors were Mr. Alfred M‘Killop and Mr. A. R. Prentice, and by the Philosophical Society, Mr. R. D. Carmichael and Mr. Robert A. Clapperton-Stewart. At the Annual Meeting of the Committee held on 4th January Mr William Watt was elected Chairman, the appointment falling to be made from the Representatives of the Library. As usual a list of the additions made to the collections during the year will be found in the Curator’s Report, and while the number is not quite so large as in some former years, still many objects of interest have been placed in the Museum. The - Committee desire to express their thanks for all contributions, either by gift or on loan, and while the space at their disposal is becoming somewhat limited they are always glad to receive specimens or objects of interest to be placed among the collections. A new case or stand has been erected in the centre of the main Hall on which are exhibited on the one side a number of examples of the art work of old Japan, presented to the Museum by Mr. George R. MacDougall (as mentioned in a previous Report), and on the other side the Geological Maps for reference in connection with the collection prepared by Mr. W. J. C. Laurie, referred to in last year’s Report. 10 FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. A large number of books and publications have been added to the Museum Library, among them being the usual volumes received from the Egypt Exploration Fund. Special attention may be called to the purchase of three volumes of the Report of the Scientific Results of the Voyage of the Scotia during the years 1902-4, under the leadership of Dr William S. Bruce, F.R.S.E. The Committee are much indebted to Mr. George R. Macdougall, New York, for some interesting additions, among them being a letter written by James Watt on r4th March, 1780. The loan collection from the Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington, has again been renewed, and four interesting cases containing examples of Wood-carving, Persian Pottery and Tiles, Chinese Porcelain, and Electrotypes of English Maces have been received on loan. The loan collection of oil paintings has also been replaced as detailed in the Curator’s Report. It gives the Committee great pleasure to report that they have just received a communication from Mr Robert Little, R.W.S., son of the late Mr Robert Little, Shipowner, offering to present to the Museum as an addition to the Art collection of his native town one of his pictures entitled ‘‘Haymaking in England,” which recently received the ‘‘Mention Honourable” at the Paris Salon. The Committee greatly appreciate the action of Mr Little, and desire to record their thanks to him for his generous gift, The improvement in the lighting of the Lecture Hall, referred to in last Report, has now been satisfactorily carried out—the old Nernst Lamps, which were practically worn out, having been replaced by the more modern type of Osram Lamp, with suitable fittings. The wiring has also been renewed, and a special switch has been fitted by which the lights in the Hall can be turned instantaneously off or on, which will be of great benefit in connection with Lantern and Experimental Lectures. Some time ago the South Kensington Authorities made enquiry regarding the provision in the Museum for dealing with an outbreak of fire, and they-have suggested that fire hydrants should be provided, one on the main floor and one for the gallery. As the Committee realised the necessity for taking every possible precaution in such a GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. II matter, they felt bound to adopt this suggestion, and consulted Firemaster Taylor as to what he would recommend. After careful consideration it has been decided to have three hydrants fitted in the building—one in the main Hall of the Museum, one at the entrance to the Lecture Hall, and one at the entrance to the Gallery the work to be carried out under supervision of the Firemaster. These with the existing hand extinguishers should make the risk from fire very slight. The exit to Watt Street is now used regularly by many who attend the Philosophical Society’s Lectures. An incandescent gas lamp has been fitted in the porch in place of the oil lamp, and the Committee are considering the matter of having safety slip bolts fitted to the outside door. Another matter to which the Committee directed their attention, and which they have under consideration, is the heating of the building. Complaints are sometimes heard of draughts in the Lecture Hall, and during the cold weather great difficulty is experienced in getting up sufficient heat in the Museum. The Committee have had the heating apparatus examined and reported on by a leading firm of Heating and Ventilating Engineers, and they have before them a Report on the subject, which contains several suggestions for improving the present method of heating and ventilating. The matter will, no doubt, be taken up by the Committee during the ensuing year. An Abstract of the Treasurer’s Accounts, which have been audited by Messrs Nicoll & Carmichael, is appended, and it will be seen that the expenditure has exceeded the revenue by £32 18s 1d. As, however, the Grant from the M‘Lean Trustees for the second | half of the year, which has just been received, is included in the account, there is a balance at the credit of the Committee of 4133 6s 2d. The Members of Committee who retire by rotation at this time are—Mr. Malcolm M’C. Brown and Mr. A. J. Black from the Library representatives, and Mr. John Lang and Mr. Alexander Shearer from the Philosophical Society’s representatives. These are all eligible for re-election. 12 FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. McLEAN MUSEUM. ABSTRACT OF ACCOUNTS, For Year ending 22nd December, 1909. REVENUE. Grant from McLean Trustees, : ; ; : » EAB ZOmIOnO Rent of Hall, : F : : ; ; : : : 88 18 6 Interest, é Te Line (8) Sundries, On Aad £410 4 2 EXPENDITURE. Salaries and Wages, . : ‘ : See Stich re). MO} Cleaning, : : 5 : - ; It On O Furniture and Finaes : : j : BT ke tn, Repairs and Improvements, . : F , 46 14 3 Insurance and Feu-duty, q ; ig 2 (Oey Specimens, Books, and Pictures for muceaas isin Gy © Legal Expenses (Parliamentary Agents ve Corporation Bill), Deoritish” -@) Taxes and Assessments, Sion2 Coal, Gas, and Electricity, 20esOmns Sundries, Bile 1K) = AAS eS Leaving a Debit Balance of : : : 32utoe I Credit Balance from last year, F ; ‘© (GG EAwaS Net Balance at Credit of Committee, . . oAN33 meOme2, Union Bank—Current Account, A, Lean Oe Do. Deposit Receipt, ; TC Pe fey o> ————— £133 6 2 THOMAS THOMSON, Hon. Treas. Note.—The above balance of £133 6s 2d is after crediting the sum of £170 being Grant received from McLean Trustees on date of closing the Books.—T. T. GREENOCK, 222d December, r909.—Audited and found correct. The Deposit Receipt has been exhibited, and is in order. (Signed) NICOLL & CARMICHAEL, Auditors. ee LY SiS Spiny. a Sn ac es GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. re LIST OF MEMBERS FOR 1909-1910. l.—onorary Members. ; (With Year of Election.) Sir ARcHD. GEIKIE, LL.D., F.R.S., 1863 Cuas. GREVILLE WILLIAMS, F.R.S., 1863 Sir ANDREW NobLg, Bart., F.R.S., 1892 F. P. Purvis, Wu. Sc., . 1902 GrEoRGE R. MacDouea tt, Igo 11.—Ordinarp Members, ADAM, JOHN ADAM, Miss Apam, WILLIAM ADAMSON, WILLIAM . AGNEW, JAMES : ALLAN, ALEXANDER, C.A. ALLAN, Rev. C., M.A. ALLAN, JOHN ALLAN, WILLIAM, M.D. ANDERSON, J. WALLACE ARCHIBALD, THomas P. ARMSTRONG, Rey. R. D. AULD, WILLIAM Bairp, Davin, M.A. BALLMENT, Miss Barr, WILLIAM BATHGATE, ALEXANDER Bewnert, caw | Bennett, Joun D. } Biccart, C. M., BeeeLACK, A.J. . : _ Btack, Miss F. E. . 29a Finnart Street. 7 Madeira Street. 12 Newark Street. Rockhill, 22 Margaret Street. 1 Newark Street. 39 Margaret Street. 93 Newton Street. 48 Brougham Street. 33 Union Street. 97 Brisbane Street. 37 Fox Street. 37 Newton Street. 79 Newton Street. Hunter Villa, Gourock. Eldon Place. 47 Finnart Street. 85 South Street. 64 Esplanade. 58 Eldon Street. 39 Brisbane Street. 16 Ardgowan Square. 11 Kelly Street. 14 FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. Biackwoop, M. Craic_. . Craigiehaugh, Port-Glasgow. Boyp, Davip . : : . 54 South Street. Boyp, Miss SARAH G. , . 39 Union Street. BOvD AV. JD.c wis : ; . 87 South Street. BRADLEY, GEORGE . : . 49 Newark Street. Brown, J. D. . : : . 61 Finnart Street. Brown, P. : . 42 Margaret Street. Brown, W. A. ‘ 67 Eldon Street. Brown, W. A., B.Sc., M. B., CH. B. 54 Brisbane Street, BUCHANAN, eae ; é . °43 Firinart Street. Bucuanan, H., Jun. ; . 43 Finnart Street. CaiIRD, COLin’S. : ; . 13 Newark Street. CarIrD, Patrick T. . Belleaire, 15 Newark Street. CairD, RoBert, LL.D., F. R 3: E. 56 Esplanade. CAMERON, JOHN : } . Finnart House. CAMPBELL, JAMES. : . 35 Brisbane Street. CAMPBELL, JOHN H. : . Arnisdale, Gourock. CAMPBELL, Rev. J. . : . Glenburn, 6 Newark Street. CARMICHAEL, ANDREW. . 44 Ardgowan Street (W.). CARMICHAEL, ANDREW. . 41 Union Street. CARMICHAEL, DUNCAN . . 50 Brisbane Street. CARMICHAEL, J.D. M. . . 93 Finnart Street. CARMICHAEL, R. D. : . 93 Finnart Street. CARMICHAEL, THOMAS. . 44 Ardgowan Street (W.) CARMICHAEL, Wo. H. j . 76 Finnart Street. CHALMERS, JAMES. 5 Finnart Road. CLAPPERTON-STEWART, R. A. 5 es a 61 Union Street. CLARKS Webs. ‘ 4 Pe tehoxisireets CLERK, DUNCAN , : . 25 Octavia Terrace. Chink? Mrs. Cows o. ; «27 Pox Street: CoLguHOUN, DUNCAN ; . 42 Brisbane Street. Cook, ARCHIBALD . 71 Newton Street. Cook, WIL.1aM, B.A., F. E. if 5. 71 Newton Street. Cook, Wm. S., B.Sc., M.B., C.M. 2 Ardgowan Square. Cooper, Mrs: . ‘ , . 17 Ardgowan Square. Corry, Miss. , ; . Beltrees, 56 Union Street. Cralic, JAMES . 5 ‘ . Lloyds’ Office, Cross-shore Street. Craic, J. D., M-A. . : . Greenock Academy. CRAWFORD, ANDREW : . 32 Ardgowan Street. os Se SS ee ee eee GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. CRAWFORD, JAMES CRAWFORD, J. W. CRAWFORD, JOHN F. . CRAWFORD, THOMAS CUNNINGHAM, T. A. . CUTHBERT, GILBERT Denniston, J. S. Dickson, W. A. Dona.p, JAMES Downir, ANDREW DruMmMonD, Joun, Jr. DRuMMOND, NEIL Durr, Miss Duncan, JOHN . DuNLop, GEORGE, Dun Lop, GEorGE, B.L. Dun op, Matcom, M.A., LL.B. . DuNLop, JOHN ERSKINE, D. M. FEATHERSTONE, C.R., B.A. Finuay, A. CAMPBELL FINDLAY, JOHN . FIsHER, Mrs, R. F. FosTER, CUTHBERT, Mus. Bac. . Fortey, Miss IsaBE.ia C. FRAME, JAMES . FULLARTON, G. A. FULLARTON, HuGH GatLoway, J. W. GLEN, JAMES. : Gow, L. N., M.A,, B.Sc. Grauam, W. G. H. Gray, RoBERT -GRIEVE, W. R. GRIEVE, Mrs. J. GuTHRIE, W. G. HamILtron, Rosert, F.S.I. Hami_tTovn, R., M.A., HamiLton, Miss 76 Forsyth Street. 41 Newark Street. 7 Campbell Street. 61 Esplanade. 87 Brisbane Street. 29 Brisbane Street. 19 Patrick Street. National Bank. 24 Forsyth Street. 41 Fox Street. 60 South Street. 60 South Street. 52 Eldon Street. Ardenclutha, Port-Glasgow. 27 Ardgowan Street. 95 Newton Street. 95 Newton Street. 23 Union Street. 22 Margaret Street. Greenock Academy. 62 Esplanade. 20 Union Street. 42 Newark Street. 2 Margaret Street. Beltrees, 56 Union Street. 32 Esplanade. Ross Bank, Port-Glasgow. 103 Finnart Street. 17 Ardgowan Square. 1g Octavia Terrace. 15 Newton Street. 3 Finnart Street. 23 Finnart Street. 65 Union Street. 95 Finnart Street. 28 Brisbane Street. 27 Union Street. 16 South Street. 28 Eldon Street. BS 16 FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. HENDERSON, Mrs. HENDERSON, Mrs. HeEnpERSON, W. F. HeEnpry, J. Henry, Miss Heron, Miss Heron, WILLIAM HILL, ROBERT Houston, ANDREW Houston, R. C. Hunter, A. J. Hunter, J. P. HurcHEson, J. HUTCHISON, JAMES Hutcuison, JOHN B. Hutcuison, JAMEs H. INcuIs, Mrs. R. James, WILLIAM JOHNSTON, JAMES KENNEDY, H. Kerr, CuHas. F. KincalD, JOHN G. Kine, Joun U. C. KrrKwoop, WILLIAM H. LairD, JAMES LANG, JOHN LauRENSON, C. D. LAURIE, WILLIAM Lawson, R. LEITcH, ARTHUR O. . LEITCH, JOHN Lerrcyu, W. O. LocHHEAD, ROBERT Love, JAMES A. Low, THOMAS Low, WiLu1AM D. ivr, jal, Lyon, JAMES Macara, GRIERSON . 13 Kelly Street. 18 Finnart Street. 57 Forsyth Street. 9 Robertson Street. 61A Finnart Street. 5 Caddlehill Street. 61A Finnart Street. 75 Union Street. 17 Forsyth Street. 40 Newark Street. 45 Brougham Street. Union Bank. 61 Newton Street. 30 Brisbane Street. 65 Eldon Street. 26 Newark Street. 44 Eldon Street. 13 South Street. Shipbank, Lyle Street. 6 South Street. 34 Eldon Street. Westhorpe, Newark Street. 2 Fox Street. 62 Forsyth Street. 60 Brisbane Street. Station Hotel, Kilmacolm. Commercial Bank. 15 Robertson Street. 33 Robertson Street. g Ardgowan Square. 15 Ardgowan Square. 80 Finnart Street. 63 Union Street. 60 Eldon Street. St. Rule, Newton Street. St. Rule, Newton Street. 10g Finnart Street. Sugar Exchange. 37 Finnart Street. 5 GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ny M‘ArTuHuR, HucuH G. Macautay, Rev. J. J., B.A, M‘Cuiure, WIuiaMm, M.A. MacCutTcuHeEon, H. MacbouGaLL, DuGaLp MacDovuca Lt, G. R. MACDONALD, GEORGE MACFARLAN, Miss ELLa MACFARLAN, ROBERT, C.A. M‘GREGOR, CHARLES M‘Guean, D. MackINToSH, HuGuH MacIntosu, NEIL MacKay, Epwarp, M.B., C.M. M‘KE Lar, P. M‘KINNoN, JOHN M‘Lean, HucH M‘Lean, John, B.A. MacLean, Miss MAcLEAN, ALEx. S. MACLEAN, JOHN MACLEAN, JAMEs A. . Macteop, ANGUS MacMiIian, Davin M‘NEIL, JAMES MACcoNniIzg, PETER MacpHErsON, Davi S., C. A., MAcCPHERSON, Mrs. D.S. . MacPHERSON, ROBERT, C.A. M‘Quisran, R. M. MArHigEson, LINDSAY MELROSE, ALEX. MENzIEs, ALEX. MENnzIEs, Miss MEYER, VICTOR C. MILLaR, J., M.A. MiILiar, WILLIAM MILLER, Neit K. MILLER, JOHN, M.B., Ch. B. 43 Brisbane Street. 34 Margaret Street. 24 Margaret Street. Town Clerk’s Office. 3 Newark Street. 22 Fox Street. ror Finnart Street. 75 Union Street. 72 Forsyth Street. 48 Brisbane Street. 6 Hope Street. National Bank. 39 Ardgowan Street. 65 Brisbane Street. 45 Finnart Street. 2 Lyle Street. 35 Margaret Street. 40 Robertson Street. 27 Mearns Street. 33 Bank Street. 63 Forsyth Street. 3 Octavia Terrace. 2 Wellington Street. 4 Campbell Street. 9 Bentinck Street. 40 Mearns Street. 65 Finnart Street. 65 Finnart Street. 67 Finnart Street. 40 Campbell Street. 23 Brisbane Street. Lily Bank, Port-Glasgow. 21 Brisbane Street. 18 Kelly Street. 56 Finnart Street. 17 Kelly Street. 9 Octavia Terrace. 2 Fox Street. 35 Regent Street. 18 FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. MILLER, THOMAS, Jun. . . 2 Fox Street. MITCHELL, M. ; : . 31 Robertson Street. MITCHELL, WALTER . : - 35 Regent Street. Morigs, A. S. . : , . 63 Finnart Street. Morrison, D. A... : . 61 Finnart Street. Muir, James D. : , . 23 Union Street. Murr, Miss. . , . 36 Margaret Street. MULLENS, A. J. ; : . 6 Campbell Street. MummMg, CaRL . ‘ : . 30 Newark Street. Murcuigz, R. . : ; . 42 Robertson Street. Murray, JAMES : : . 63 Union Street. Murray, GEORGE. . . Redholm, Port-Glasgow. Murray, GEORGE . ; . 2 Argyle Street. Murray, Miss . : : . 20 Robertson Street. NEIL, Ji. ‘ i d . 5 Shaw Place. NEILL, Geo. D. : ‘ . 39 Newark Street. NEILL, JOHN, M.A. . é . 1 Bedford Street. NEILE |. 70! : , - 55 Esplanade. NEILL, WALTER GRIEVE . . I Bedford Street. NEILSON, MATTHEW . : . 16 Forsyth Street. NeisH, Sheriff : ; . 5 Newark Street. Nico., D., : ie es . 52 Union Street. NicoL, DuNcAN L . 2 Octavia Terrace. NICOL, GAVIN . : ; . 25 Brisbane Street. Nico, Mrs. JOHN S. , . 85 Brisbane Street. NICOLL, JAMES E : . 21 Patrick Street. NICOLL, WILLIAM. : . 29 Finnart Street. Niven, A. F. . : : . 41 Brisbane Street. NorwELL, A., B.Sc. . “ . 42 Brisbane Street. Orr, Ryriz, M.A. . : . 35 Esplanade. Orr, DANIEL . : , . 41 Dempster Street. PATERSON, Mrs. ; : . 20 Eldon Street. PATERSON, DANIEL . : . 87 Eldon Street, PaTERSON, DAvID. . 2 . 52 Eldon Street. PATERSON, JAMES. ; : 33 Finnart Street. PATERSON, JAMES, F.S.A.A. . 58 Campbell Street. PaTrERSoN, T.L., F-1.C., F-C.S., 59 Finnart Street. Paton, J. FRASER. 3 . 1 Rosneath Street. Paton, Miss. ; : . 1 Rosneath Street. GREENOCK PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. PATRICK, JOHN B. Paul, W. B. PHILP, JOHN PRENTICE, A. R. PRENTICE, J. G. . Ramsay, ALEX. RANKIN, JOHN F. RANKIN, MATTHEW RICHARDSON, ROBERT ROBERTSON, JAMEs A. RODGER, JOHN Rorison, THomas D. Ross, Hew Ramsay . Ross, Hucu M. Rovucvig, JAMES Rowan, GEORGE Rowan, R. Houston, CA. RUSSELL, JOSEPH ScopiE, LAWRENCE Scott, JosepH D. 36 Campbell Street 53 Newton Street. 73 Forsyth Street. 28 Newark Street. 54 Esplanade. 44A Brisbane Street. 21 Octavia Terrace. 21 Octavia Terrace. _ 27 Finnart Street. 65 Forsyth Street. 42 Forsyth Street. 24 Roxburgh Street. 7 Ardgowan Square. 63 Esplanade. Sugar Exchange. 41 Ardgowan Street. 5c Eldon Street. The Knowe. 53 Brisbane Street. 63 Finnart Street. Beorr, R. LL. . ; ; Silwood, 33 Margaret Street. Scott, WALTER D., Fabaine. Broomberry Drive, Gourock. SERVICE, WILLIAM 56 Regent Street. SHARP, ROBERT Octavia Street, Port-Glasgow. SHarp, WILLIAM, C.A., . 13 Caddlehill Street. SHaw-Stewart, Lady AuiceE . Ardgowan, Inverkip. SuHaw-STEwart, Sir M. HuGu, Bart. Ardgowan, Inverkip. SHEARER, ALEX. 2 Glen Street. SHEARER, ARCHIBALD, 93 Eldon Street. SHEARER, JAMES Benview, Gourock. SHEVLIN, JAMES . 153 Eldon Street. SINCLAIR, THOMAS ORD, C. A. . Finnart Road. Sincrair, N. W. . 35 Brisbane Street. _ SvaTer, JAMES, B.A., F.E. ie eee Villa, Gourock. | Smitu, ANcus . . . to Ardgowan Street. “Smirx, Mrs. . ; ; . 65 Union Street. | STEEL, JAMes S. 23a Forsyth Street. Srewarr, A. . : : . 18 Robertson Street. STEWART, JAMES K. . 58 Esplanade. Qe _ y/ vgs a , 20 « FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. STEWART, J, 18 Murdieston Street. STEWART, ‘THOMAS O. 13 Eldon Street. Swan, R. 1 Johnstone Street. Dairy, RK. G: 28 Ardgowan Street. TANNOCK, QUINTIN, Jr. TaytLor, J. D. . PAveon: |G:s, Taytor, W. B., M.A. TuHom, W. A. THomson, THOMAS THORBURN, Jas. G. . THORNE, ROBERT THORNE, A. H. TIERNEY, Epwarp J. Toppin, W. A. . Toueu, J. : : TURNBULL, JOHN R., TURNER, Mrs. WALKER, HucGuH W. WALKER, JOHN WaARDLE, JAMES Watson, W. S. WHITFIELD, W. WILLIAMSON, ALEXANDER . WILson, Mrs. JAMES. WINGATE, JOHN S. Woopsurn, Miss WREDE, FRED LEAR . WRIGHT, Miss L. YOUNGER, RoBErRT L. 8 Brisbane Street. 79 Finnart Street. 33 Esplanade. Greenock Academy. 20 Ardgowan Street. 69 Newton Street. 4 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 36 Newark Street. 75 Brisbane Street. 35 Robertson Street. 18 Bentinck Street. 60 Campbell Street. 9 Fox Street. Bellevue, Johnstone Street. 59 Newton Street. 2 Esplanade. 58 Brisbane Street. 27 Regent Street. 67 Esplanade. Thornhill, 37 Ardgowan Street. 72 Eldon Street. 18 Bentinck Street. 27 Bentinck Street. 65 Esplanade. 22 Fox Street. ——— Sa tee an meocees Soe = E Re ne es Se Siistee eas