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Les diagrammes suivar^'is iliustrent la mAthode. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 SUMMARY // OF THE ORIGINAL ARTICLES WHICH HAVE APPEARED IN THE CANADIAN NATURALIST Tjie first Series is contaijsted in 8 Vols., Price, - - - $16.00 The second Series is contained in 10 Vols., Price, - - $3.00 per Vol. Vols. 3 and 4 are-#ut of print. > CONTENTS OF VOL. I. AitTlOlil I.— -Introductory. Elevation and subsidence of land. Varioaa theories of the earth. Origin of stratified rocks. Euro- pean an4Amer.cau formations. Geographical distribution of the latter in Canada. II.— On the Nomenclature and Classification of the Animal Kingdom. ■ m. — Fossils of the Potsdam Sandstone ; Seaweeds, Shells, and Foot-prints on the Rock at Beauharnois. IV.— On some of the Characteristic Fossils of the Lower Silurian Rocks of Canada. V. — C>n the Crinoidea or Stone Lilies of the Trenton Limestone, with a description of a new species. VL— Fossils of the Upper Silurian Rocks, Niagara and Clinton Groups. VII — Natural History Oi'the Moose De«r, (Alces Americana.) VIII. — The Northern Reindeer, or Barren Ground Caribou, (Tar- andus Arctic is.) XI.— Tlie Woodland Caribou , (Tarandus Hastalis.) X. — On the Wapi>o, or Canadian Sta5, by James D. Dana. LYII. — On tho several species of Squirrels inhabiting the British Provinces. LVIII.- On the groat Horned Owl, XBubo Virginianus.) LIX.— Tho Snowy-Day Owl, (Surnia Nyctea.) LX.— The enemies (.f the Wheat Tly. LXI. — Natural History, from " Glaucus, or the Wonders of the Shore." LXII. — Notice of the occurrence of the Pine Grosbeak and Bohemi- an Chatterer, near Montreal ; by W. S. M. D'Urban, Esq LXIII. — Fossils of the Hamilton Group. < • • • •^h ■ « CONTENTS OF VOL. II. A.BTl01iH I. — On the Geological Structure and Mineral Deposits of the Promontory of Maimanse, Lake Superior II. — Remarks upon the Geographical Distribution of the Orde.. Ranunculacea?, throughout the British possessions of North America, by Geo. Barnston, Esq , of the Honourable Hud son Bay Company. III.— On the Iron Cres of Canada and the cost at which ♦hcj may be worked. *Y. — On Serpentine, and some of its uses. k 4 • • • • ^ ■ f H» v.— General Homarka on lUi SiuJv- of Nature, with 8i>eeia referenco to Uotany. VI.— Noteu on the Distribution of lusccts, Ac. I'll.— On tho NiUunil History of tlio Rosiirnol or Sonir Snurrow (Fringillii JMelodia.) a i jy VIII.— Minerals of Ciiuiidii. A Lectiiro by Pi-ofessor Hind Tr nity Collfgc, Toronto, ' IX.— Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science. X.— The Testimony of the Kockj; by lluj^li Miller. XI.— Notes on tlio Xatnral History of tla' Mountain of Montreal XII.— Instructions for tiiu colluciinyf and jireservinff i'f Insects by William Gou|)er, Toronto; dn: Mem. J>it. and llii Soc. (Juobuc, and Nalinul History fcsocictv. Montreal Xin - The Muslr Rouge, and surrounding townships in the counties ' Argcnteuil and Ottawa ; by W. S. M. DTJrban. XX. — Coiitrlbntioiis to Meteorology,— from observations laket at S*.. Martin, Islo Jesus, Cuuuda East; by Cbarlci Sraallvrood, M.D., LL.D. The Oxford Museum ; by II. W. Ackland, M. D., and John A. Riiskin, M. A. [From tlie Atlieumiim.] — Ami"-icuu Association for tlio Advancement of Science. —Description of 11 new genua of Dracliiopoda, and on the gonu3 Cjrtodonta ; by K. liilling:?, F. G. S. —On n new siieciea of Hticklebacii (Gastcrotteut fntinnetti^ ' by J. W. Diiwson, LL D. — On some of tiio Glacial Phenomena of Canada and the north-eastern Provinces of tlio United States during^-the* drift i)eriod ; by Prof. Andrew C. Hamsay, F. l\. 8. -On Oztnc ; by Gharics Rmalhvood, M.D , LL.D. —Fossils of tho Calciferoiis Bandroek, including those of a dcpniiit of wiiito limostono at Minjran, supposed to belong to tho formation ; by E. Billings, F. G. S. —Description cf some new species of Trilobites from tho Lower and Middle Silurian Uooka of Canada : by E Bil- lings, F. G. S. ^ ' - On the Aurora Borealis on tho 28lh of August, lafiS • Oha:lc3 Smallwood, M. i)., LL.D. ' -Notes on Egyptian Anllquities presented to the Natural History Society ; by Hon. Mr. Ferrier. — On Ozone ; by Charles Smallwood, M. D^ LL.D. —Notes on Land and Sea Birds observed around Quebec; by J. SI. Lemoinc. -On some points in chemical Geology; by T. Sterry Hunt, i*l A.J r , II. o. -Fojsijj of tlie Cllou3 Marino Worms of the Gulf of St. L.wrence ; by J. W. Dawson, LL.D., &c. IV.— A Classified List of Marino Alga3 from the Lower St Lawrence ; by tl.c Rev. Ale.x. F. Kemp. v.— Unusual modes cf Gestation in Batrachians and Fishes VL— Description of some n^'w sj^eciej of Fossils from th« Silurian Rocks of Canada ; by L. Billings, F. G S VII.— Description of a new Paleozoic Starlish of the "genus irrTr i'"' ■^"^^f'', fnim Nova Scotia ; by E. Billings, F. G S V II.— Ob3er\ ions on the Natural llirffory of the valley of thfl River Rouge ; by W. S. M. D'Ui ban IX.— Review of " Darwin on tho Oiigin of Species by means of Natural Sokction." "^ X.— Abridged Sketch of the life of Mr. David Douglas. XL— On the Silurian and Devonian Rocks of Nov Nova Scotia. .t XII.- XIII.- Xiv,- XV.- XVI.- XVII,- XVIII.- XIX, XX.- XXI.- XXII.. XXIII.- xxrv y v. Xavti XXVII. XXVIII.- XXIX.- XXX.- XXXI. XXXIL -Description of new Species of Fossils ftroM *h« ailvi. linn Uocita of Nova Scotia ; by Jatues Hal'. -New Species of Fossils from the Lower SiiurUm Uocki of Canada; bjrE. Billings, P. Q. S. Ac in th« •Notices of the Life of the late Professor George Wilson, of £dinburgii. Notice if Tertiary Fossils from Labrador. Halae, by J. W. D.iwson, LL.D., F 0 S. Abridf^d Sketch of the life of Mr. David Douglas. A Sy.stematio List of Lepidoptora collected vicinity of Montreal ; by 'V. S. M. D'Urhan. ■Abridged Sketch of the life of Mr. David DougUig. On the Track of an Animal lately found in the Pots* dam Formation ; by Sir W. E. Logan. F.U.S, -Notes ou the Coal Fields of Pictou ; by H. Poole, Esq. -On new Localities of Fossiliferous Silurian Rocks in Eastern Nova Scotia ; by Rev. D. Iloneyman. -Notes on a specimen of Menobrunchtu kUeralU, taken at London, C. W. ; by W Saunders, Esq. -On somo new species of Fossils from the l,ime3tone near I'oint Levi ; by E. Billings, P.G.S. —Abridged Sketch of thelifo of Mr. David Douglas. —A Holiday Visit to the Acton Copper Mines. Notes on the Earthquake of October, 1860. The Meteor of July 20, 18G0 ; by C. S.J Tan. La Verrier's Report on tlie Solar E' :< > of July, On certain Theories of the formation:- •■ . Mountains. Description of a new Trilobite from the Potsdam stone ; by Frank H. Bradley. •Notes on Bi^ds wintering in and around Montreal; H. G. Vennor, junr. 'Totes on Aboriginal Antiquities recently discovered in the island of Montreal. 1860. Sanl. bi. CONTENTS OF VOL. VI. Abtioii I.— On the Cormu Jlorida of the United States : h/ GeorffeS Blackie, A.M., M.D. / "^ 8«o. n.—Auopular Treatise on the Fu>bearing Animals of the Mao- kenzio River District; by B. R. Ro38. m.— Addenda to the Natural History of the Valley of the River Rouge ; by W. S. M. D'Urban. IV.— On the occurrence of Freshwater Shells in some of our Post- tertiary Deposits ; by Robert Bell, v.— Professor Guyot on the Physical Geography of the Appal*. chian Mountain System. VI.— On some points in American Geology ; by T. Sterry Eunt, r.R.S. VII.— Correspondence of Joachim Barrande, Sir William Logan, . and James Hall, on the Taconic System. Vm— Catalogue of Plants collected in the Counties of A-genteuil and Ottawa, 1858 ; by W. S M. D'Urban. TX,— Notes on the Geology of Murray Bay, Lower St. Lawre. -: by J. W Dawson, LL D., P. 0. S. X.— On the Pre-carboniferous Flora of New Brunswick, Maine, and Eastern Canada; by J. W. Dawson, LL D., P.O.? t XI. — On the origiu of some Masnesiaa and Alummous Rocks byT. Sterry Hunt, F.R.S. XII. — Ou Canadian Caverns ; by George D. Qibb XIII. — Flint-drift and Human Remains; extracted from' the Duke of Argyle'3 opening address as President of the Royal: Society of Edinburgh. XIV. — Considerations relating to the Quebec Group, and the Upper Copper-bearing T?Oi-I:a of Lake Superior ; by Sir W. E. Logan. F.R.S. XV.— Notes on the History of Pet: oleum or Rock Oil ; by T. Sterry Hunt, M.A., F.R.S. XVI.— Remarks on some of the Birds that breed in the Gulf of St. Lawrence ; by Henry Pryant, M.D. XVII. — List of Recent Land and Fresh-Water Shells collected around Lake Superior and Huron in 1859-60 ; by Mr. Robert Bell. XVIII, — Catalogue of Birds collected and observed around Lakes Superior and Huron in 1860 ; by Mr. Robert Bell XIX. — On the Flora of Hamilton and its vicinity ; by Judge Logie. XX.— The Great Comet of 1861. XXI. — What to observe in Canadian Lichens ; by W. Lauder Lindsay, M.D., F.L.S. XXII. — On the Mammals and Birds of the District of Montreal ; by Archibald Hall, M.D., L. R. C. E. XXIII. — On some of the Rocks and Fossils occurring near Phillips* burg, Canada East; by E. Billings, F.G.S XXIV. — Recollections of the Swans and Geese of Hudson's Bay ; by George Baruston, Esq. XXV. — On the occurrence of Graptolites in the base of the Lower Silurian ; by E BilPngs, F.G.S. XXVI. — A short review of the Sylviadis or Wood-Warblers found in the vicinity of Montreal ; by 11. G. Vennor. XXVII. — Additional notes on Aboriginal Antiquities found at Montreal ; by J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F. 0. S. XXVin — Mr. Barrando on the Primordial Zone in North America, and on the Taconic System of Emmons ; by T. Sterry Hunt, MA., F.R.S. XXIX.— List of Coleopterous Insects collected in the County of Lincoln, C. W ; by D. W. Beadle. XXX.— On the recent discoveries of Gold in Nova Scctia; by J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F.G S., &c. XXXI. -On the origin of the - ime 'Canada ;' by Rev B. Davies, LL. D., Member of tho Council of the Philological Society of London XXXII. — An account of the Animals useful in an economic point of view to the various Chippewayan Tribes ; by B. R. Ross, n.BC.S. XXXIII.— On the unity of Geologijcal Phenomena in the Solar System ; by L. Sajmann. XXXIV.— On the Land and Fresh Water MoUusca of Lower Canada, with thoughts on the general geographical dibtribution of Plants throughout Canada ; by J. F. Whiteaves, F.G.S. CONTENTS OF VOL. VII. &BTI0L1I I. -On the Primitive Formations in Norway and in Canada, Part 1 ; by Thomas Macfarlane. II.~On the Shore zones and Limits of Marine Plants in the United States ; hy the Rev Alex F. Kemp. 1 HI. IV. V. VI. VII.- VIII.- IX. X. XI. XII. XIII. XIV.- XV.- ■ XVI.- XVII.- XVIII.- XIX. XX- XXI.- XXII.- XXIII XXIV.- Contvibatlons to Meteorology for the Year 1801 ; bi- Cliarle» Smalhvood, M. D., LL. D. — On tlio Mammals and Birds of the district of Montreal; by Archibald ILxll, M. D. Part II. —Note on the Taconic System of Emmons ; by T Sterry Iluct, M. A., F. R. a. — Notes on the Flora of the Wliite Mountains, in its Geo- graphical and Geological relations ; by J. W. Dawson. LL.D., F. G. R. —On the failure cf the Apple Trees in the neighbourhood of Montreal ; by John Archbold. — On an ErcctSiiTlllaria and .a <'arpolite from the Joggins, Nova Scotia ; by J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F. Q. .s. — On the Primitive Formations in Norway and in Canada- Part II; by Thomas MacFarlane. — The new 8pectrum discoveries. , — List of Diurnal Le;iidoptera from the vicinity of London, G. W. ; by W. ' annders. , — An account of the liotaaical and Mineral products, used by Ohipev/yan India:is ; by Bernard U. n»ss. — List of Mammals, Birds, and Eggs, from the MclLenzie's River District ; by Bernard R. Ross. —Notes on Chemical Subjects ; by Prof. S. P. Robbins. -On the date of the report on the Geology of Wisconsin ; by E. Billings, P, 0. S —On the Primitive Formations in Norway and in Canada. Part III; by Thomas Macfarlano —On the Mammals and Birds of the District of Montreal; by Archibald Hall, M D. Part III. On the Extraction of Cobalt Oxide from Iron Pyrites; by Thomas MacFarlane List of Entomologists in Canada; by Rev. Cliarles J 8. Bethuue. On the Chemistry of the Earth; by T. Sterry Hunt, M. A , F. R. S. ■Description of a new Enaliosaurian from the Coal Measures, Nova Scotia; by 0. C. JIarsh, B A. •A lecture on Force ; by Prof. John Tyndal, F. R. S. -On the Utilisation of the Power involved in the Rise and Fall of the Tides, - On the Primitive Formations, from the German of Naumann ; by Thomas MacFarlane. XXV.— On Aphis Jlvcnce ; by George Lawson, Ph. D., LL.D. XXVI.— On the footprints of Limulus ; bv J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F. R, S., &c., XXVlI.— On the destruction of Apple Trees by Saperda Candida ; by William Couper. XXVIII.- Discovery of Microscopic Organisms in the Siliceous Nod- ules of the PaliEozoic IJocks of New York. XX(X. — Listof Orthoptera collected on a trip from Assiniboia to Cumberland ; by Samuel H. Scudder. XXX — On the Mammals and Birds of the District of Montreal ; by Archibald Hall, M. D. Part IV XXXI.— On the Geology and Physical Characteristica of Newfound- land ; by Moses II. Perley. XXXII. — Review of Hooker's Outlines of the distribution of the Arctic Plants. XXXIII. — On the Mammals and Birds of the District of Montreal; bt Archibnld Hall M. D. Part V. XXXIV.— On the Cattskill droup of New York ; by Prof. J. Hall. I t XXXV,— On the superficial deposits ia Canada ; by Charles Robb, 0 E. XXXVI.— Remarks on Prof. Hall's Contributions to Pateontology ; bj E. Billings, F. G. S, XXXVII.— Remarks on Tcsnia Pectinata; by Dr. T. Spencer Cobbold. XXXVIII — Lol. E. Jewett, of Albany, oa the Age of some Rocks in New York. XXXIX— On tho Mammals and Birds of the District of Montreal ; by Archibald Hall, M. D. Part VI. XL.— Notes on some of tho habits of tho pine-boring beetles of tho genus MoTwhammtcs ; by E. Billings, P. G. S. XLI.— Zoological Classification; or Calenterata and Protozoa. virons Radiata; by Prof. J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F. R. S. XLIL— Ona new Crustacean, from the Potsdam sandstone; by Prof. James Hall. XLIII.—Contributions to the History of the Acton Copper Mine ; by Thomas MacFarlane. CONTENTS OF VOL. VIII. ii 'i ABTiOM I. -The Air-breathers of the Coal Period of Nova Scotia ; by J.W. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. Part I. II. —On the Gold Mines of Canada, and the manner of woAing them ; by T.Sterry Hunt, F.R.S. in.— On the Parallelism of tho Quebec Group with the Llandeilo of England and Australia, and with the Chazy aud Calciferous formations ; by E. Billings, F.G.S. iY._On a new method of preparing Chlorine, Carbonate of Soda, Sulphuric Acid and Hydrochloric Acid ; by Thomas MacFarlane. V On the Land and Fresh-water MoUusca of Lower Can- ' ada ; by J. F. Whiteaves, F.G.S. Part I. VI The Air-breathers of the < oal I eriod in Nova Scotia; by J. W.Dawson, LL.D., F.RS. Part II. VII.— Notes on Diatomaceae from !St John River ; by Prof. L.W. iJailcy, of the University of New Brunswick, VIII.— Description of a new Trilobite from the Quebec group; by ' . Devine, F R G S. IX —On the Li-ud and Fresh-water MoUusca ' of Lower Canada ; J F. Wbil.'av*.., F.G.S. PartlL X.— On tho Antiquity of Man ; a Review of ' Lyell' and « Wilson.' XL— On t lie remains of the Fossil Elephant found in Canada; by E. Billings, F.G.S. Xll.— Remarks on the genus Lutra, and on tho Ppecies in- habiting North America ; by Geo. Barnston, Esq. XIII. -The Aii-Brcaihers of the Coal Period in Nova Scotia; by J. W. ['awson. LL.D , F.R.S. Part III. XIV.— On the Superficial Geology of the Gasp^ Peninsula ; I by Robert Bell, C.E. XV.— On tie Rocks of tlio Quebec Group at Point Ldvis ; by Sir William Logan, F.R.^. ; Director of the Geo- logical Survey of Canada; in a letter addressed to M.Barraude. XVI.— On the Chemical and Mineralogical Relationi of Metamorphic Rocks ; by T. Merry Hunt, M.A, F.R.S ; of the Geological Survey of Canada. XVII. — Description of a new species of Philliptia^ from the lower Carboniferous rocks of Nova Scotia ; uy E. Billings, F.G .S. XVIII. — Description of a new Trilobite from the Quebec Group ; by T. levine, F.R.G.S., C.L. Department Quebec. XIX.— Observations on the Geology of St. John County, New Brunswick ; by G. F. Matthew, Esq. XX. — On Ailan thine. Tlio sillc yielded by the Saturnia or Bom- byx Cynthia, with Remarks on the Ailanthug glandulosa or False Varnish Tree of China ; by Robert Paterson, M. •. XXI.— The Air-breathers of the Coal Period in Nov, Scotia : by J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. Part IV. XXII.— On the Origin of Eruptive and Primary Rocks ; by Thomai MacFaiiane. Part I. .XXIII. — On the Ea'-th's Climate in Paleozoic Times : by T. Sterry Hunt, H.A., F.RS. XXIV.- On the Origin of Eruptive and Primary Rocks ; by Thomas MacParlane. Part II. XXV.— Roofing Slate as a Source of Wealth to Canada. A visit to the Walton Slate Quarry ; by Robert Bell, C.E, XXVI — On the genua Stricklandia ; proposed alteration of the name; by E. Bilhngs, F. G. S. XXVII.— On some ilineral Waters of Nova Scotia ; by Prof. Howe, D.C.L., University of King's College, Windsor, N.S. XXVUI.— A list of Animals dredged near Caribou Iskad, Southern Labrador, during July and August, 18G0 ; by A.S.Packard, Jun. XXIX —Note on the Foot-prints of a Reptile from the Coal Formsu tion of Cape Breton ; by J.W. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. XXX.— Synopsis of the Flora of the Carboniferous Period of Nova Scotia ; by J. W Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. ^IXXL- On the Origin of Eruptive and Primary RockB : by Thomas UacFarlane. Part III. i.- 4/ •2.— I 14.—: If). 10.. 17.- 18.- 19.- 20.- 21.- 22.- COXTENIH OF VOL. 1--NEW SESIFS. lioteuical Science — Record of Progress; By Georg& Lav sen, Ph D., LL.D. -Cave in Limestone ncar'Montreal ; By Mr. H. G. Vennor. -Contributions to Lithology ; By Dr. T. Stcrry Hunt, F.E.S. -On Ocean Drifts and Currcntn, and tlicir cfl'otts on Islands fai removed fiom Continents; Sy J. Mattiiew Jones, F.L.S. -Notes on tlie Silicification of Fossils ; By Dr. T. Sti'iry Hunt, F.R.S. -Notes on the Geology and Botany of New Brunswick ; J5y I'n- fossor L. W. Bailey. -On Pisciculture. -Contributions to Lithology ; By Dr. T. Sterry Hunt, F.R.S. -On the Chcii^istry of Manures. -Elcmcntarv Views of the Classifieation of Animals ; By J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. -On the Occurrence of I'ieris Jiapae in Canada ; By G. J. Bowles. Synopsis of Canadian Ferns and Filicoid Pla)"ts; By George Law- son, Ph. D., LL.D. Observations on supposed Glacial Drift in the Labrador Pcnin:'ula ; By Henry Youle Hind, M.A., F.U.G.S. ' Description of two American Sponges ; By Dr. J. S. Bowerbank, F.R.S. Michaux and his Journej' in Canada; By the Abbe Ovidc Brunei. Reminiscences of Amheiit College ; By Edward Hitchcock, D.L-., LL.D., (Reviewed.) Notes on the Habitats and Varieti' s of some Canadian Ferns ; David R. McCord, B.A. On the Geology of Eastern New York; By Professor James Hali and Sir William E. Logan. On the Fos'ils of the Genus Rusophycus ; By J. W. Dawson, LL.D.. F.R.S. Observations on Canadian Geographical Botany ; By A. T. Druui. mond, B.A., LL.B. On the Gcologv of the Ottawa Valley ; By J. A. Grant, M.D., F.G.S On Peat and its Uses; By Dr. T. Sterry Hunt, F.R.S ];v CONTENTS OF VOL. 2-NEW SERIES. —Contributions to the Cli. mistry of Natural Waters; By T. Sterry Hunt, A.M., F.R.S. -On the Relative Powers of Glaciers and Floating Icebergs in Modi- fying the Surface of the Earth ; By Sir Roderick I. Murchison. -Origin of our Kitchetj-Gavden Plants; By H. Coultas. -On the Graptolites'Oi tlie Quebec Group ; By Professpr Jas. Hall. -A Few Notes on the Night^Heron ; By Henry G. Vennor. -Notes on Post-Plioce.ae Deposits at Riviore-tlu-Lonp and Tadouwc, By J W. DftwKon. LL.D.. F.B.8. f. — On the Oenui Wood-iia; By Professor Daniel C. Eaton. 8. — On the Occurrence of Organic Remains in the Laurentian Rocks o» Canada; By Sir W. E. Logan, LL.D., F.RS. 9. — On Certain Organic Rjmaina in tho Lauventian Limestones of Canada; By J. W. Dawson, LL.D., 1<'.R.S. 10. — Noti's on tii„' StructUi-o and AfKnitijs of Kozoon Caaaden.se ; By W B. Carpenter, M.D., F.RS , F.G.S. 1 1. — Oii-tiiu iMinoralogy of Kozoon Canadcn-se ; By T. Sterry Hunt. 12. — Notes on Nova Scotian Ffslies ; By J. Mattliew Jones, F.L.S. 13. — Notes on Some of tlie More Rcmarbablo Genera of Silurian and De- vonian FoK,sils; By E. Billings, F.G.S. 14. — Gold Mines and Gold Mining iu Nova ScoMa; By H^ F. Pt-rley. 15. — On the Extraction of Copper from its Ore« n the Humid Way ; Bv Thomas Macfarlane. IC. — Synopsis of the Fishes of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Bay ol Fundy ; By Professor Theodore Gill, M.A. 17. — Geological Sketch of the Neighborhood of Rossie; By Thomaa Macfarlane. 18. — A Geographical Sketch of Canada. Itf. — Review of the Northern Buccinnms, ant: Remarks on some other Northern Marino Mollusks. Part I. ;ty Dr. Wm. Stimpson. SO.— A Provisional Catalogue of Canadian Cryptogams. 21. — Notes on the Meeting of British Association. 22. — Notice of some New Genera and Species of Pala>"5oic Fossils; Br E. Billings, F.G.S. 23. — Tho Natural History of the Sanguinaria Canadoi.;i-3 ; By George D. Gibb, M.A., M.D , LL.D., F.G.S. 34. — Observations on the Drift Phenomena of Labxador; By A. S. Packard, jr., M.D. CONTENTS OF VOL. 3-NEW SEIUES. ii 1. ., 1. — On the Rocks and Cnpriferous Beds of Portage Lake, Michigan, U. S.; By Thomas Macfarlane. 2. — Comparisons of the Icebergs of Belle-Isle with tho Glaciers of Mont Blanc, with reference to the BouIdcr-clay of Canada ; Bv J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. 3. — The Musk-rats as Builders and as Miners ; By J. K. Lord, F.Z.S. 4. — A Catalogue of the Carices collected by .John ifacoun, Belleville. C. — Notes on the Spectrum Femoratum; By Alex. S. Ritchie. G. — Th(! evidence of FoSsil Plants us to the climate of the Post-plioccno Period in Canada; By J. W. Dawsoi, LL.D., F.R.S. V. — On the Laurentian Rocks (.f Bavaria; By Dr. Gumbel, Director ol the Geological Survey of Bavaria. 8, — Oil the Canadian Species of the Genus Picca ; By tho Abbe C). Brunet, Lava! University. 9. — On the Objects and Method of Mineralogy ; By Dr. Sterry Hunt F.R.S. 10.— On the Vital Statistics of Montreal ; By P. P. Carpenter, B.A., Ph. I). 1 1 . — Tlie Disti ibution of Plants in Canada, in some of its relations to physic ul and past geological conditions ; By A. T. Drummond, B.A., LL.B. 12. — On the Geological Formations of Lake Superior; By Thomai Macfarlao*. 13. — On some Bemai&s of Palteozoic losccta recently digcorered In Nova Scotia and New Brunswick : By J. W. Dawaon, LL.D., F.R.S,. . F.G.S. . . » 14. — Oa the relation between the Glacial Deposits of Scotland and those of Canada ; By the Rev. Henry W. Crosskey. J^ 15. — On a sub-division of the Acadian Carboniferous Limestones, with u description of a section across these rocks at Windsor, N. S.: By C. Fred. Hartt, A.M. j . ^ 16. — On the Chimistry of the Primeval Earth: By T. Sterry Hunt. LL.D., F.rv.S. ' » n.— On the Geological Formations of Lake Superior; By Thomas Macforlanc. 18. — On Scientific Education in Schools. From a Keport of a Com- mittee of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. 19. — New Specimens of Eozoon ; By Sir W. E. Logan, F.R.S., F.G.S. 20. — On Eozoon Canadense ; By J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F.li.S., F.G.S. Arctic Plants; By Joseph D. With Notes by W. B. Carpenter, M.D., FIR.S 51. — Outlines of the Distribution of Hooker, M.D., F.K.S. ^2. — Notices of some remarkable Genera of Plants of the Coal Forma- tion ; By J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. 23. — On the Azoic and Pulaeozoic Rocks of Southern New Brunswick ; By F. G. Matthew. 24- — The Removal and Restoration of Forests ; By J. W. Dawson. LL.D., F.R.S. ' 25. — On tlio Respiratory System of In.sects ; By S. H. Parkes. 26. — Some Statistical Features of the Flora of Ontario and Quebec ; By A. T. Drummond, B.A., L.L.D. 27. — On Leskia Mirabilis (Gray); By Professor S. Loven. 28.— A Few Points of Interest in the Study of Natural History ; J^y tht Rev. A. De Sola, LL.D. 29.— On Seeds and Saplings of Forest Trees ; By Dr. J. D. Hooker, F.R.S. 30. — On the Extraction of Copper from its Ores in the Humid Way ; By Thomas Macfarlane. 31. — On the Organization of Mosses; By R. Braithwaite, M.D., F.L.S. CONTKNTS 01' Vv)L 4-XEW SERIES. 1. — ^Notesofa visit to Scientific Schools and Museums in the United States ; By Principal Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. 2. — On the Geology of South-Western Ontario; By T. Sterry Hunt. 3. — On the choice of a Microscope ; By J. Baker Edwards, Ph.D., F.0.8. 4.— On the Coleoptera of tlie Island of Montreal ; By A. S. Ritchie. 6. — Oft the Geology and Silver Ore of Wood's Location, Lake Superior. Part I ; By Thos. Macfarlane. ' 6.— On the Marine Mollusca of Eastern Canada ; By J. F. Whiteaves. 7. — On Chemical Explosives ; By J. B. Edwards, Ph.D.. F.C.«. 8.— On the Great Saow Falls of 1869 ; By C. Smallwood, II. D., L.L.D. 9- — On Modem Ideas of Derivation ; By Prin. Daw.son, LL.i.i., F.R.S. 10. — On the Occurrence of Arctic and Western Plants in » lontincntal # Acadia ; By G. F. Matthew, F.G.S. 11. — On the Probable Seat of Volcanic Action : Ry Dr. T. bi. rry Hunt. IS.— On the Toad as an Entomologist ; By A. 8. Ritchie. IB.— Ou Trichina tpiralit ; By Dr. J. Baker Edwards, F.C.8. .1 4 14 15 16 17, 13. 19. 20. 21. 22 ■ 23.- 24.— I .—On Rcmnrlcable Lunar riienomonon ; B v C. Smallwood M D LL D .—On the Distribution of Rain ; By C. Smallwood, M.D.,'lL.D. .—On some of (lie Causes of the Exccs.^ive Mortality of Young Child r^n in (he City of Montrral ; By Philip P. Carpenter, B.A., Ph D ,— On ta. Partial Ecilpse of the Sun Au-. 7th.; By Dr. C. Smallwood. —On the Plants ( f (he West Coast of N(;wf()un(lland; BvDr Juo Bell -On T;.dou:;sac .plants ; By A. T. Drummond, B.A., LL.B. -On I/i/i>o:wmc ikrsii, a recent Cystidean; By Dr. S. Loven. -On sojnc results obtained by Dredging in Gaspi and olf Murray Bay ; By J. F. Whitcavcs, P.G.S. -On Microscopic Accessories ; By J. Baker Edwards, Ph.D F C S -On the Structure of the Cystidea, and Blastoidca ; By E.Biijings On the Butterfly rieris rapx ; By A. S. Ritchie. •The introduced and spreading Plants of Ontario and Quebec • Bv A. T. Drummond, B.A., LL.B. ' -Volcancs and Earthquakes; By Dr. T. St:rry Hunt. -Description of the Canacjian species of Myosotis, with notes on other plants of tho natural order Boraginaceae ; By G La^v•sou Ph.D., LL.D. > / "^- ^«"soii, 28.— On the Ranunculaccas of tho Dominion of Canada, and of adjacent parts of British America ; By G. H. Lawson, Ph.D., LL D •Cmadian Zoology. ■On the structure of Cystidea and Blastoidca; By E. Billings F G S On some Points in the Structure and Habits of the Pah-pozol- Crinoidea ; By F. B. Meek and A. H. Worthen. ■On the Existence of Rocks containing Organic Substances in tli- Fundamental Gneiss of Sweden ; By Messrs. Iglclstrom, Nord- enskiold and Ekman. ■On the Geology and Silver Ore of Wood's Location, Thunder Cape Lake Superior; Part n.; By Thomas Macfarlane. ' •Obituary Notice. 26. 27.. 29.- 30.- 31.- 32.— I 33.- 34.- 3.- 4.- conti-:nt.s of vol 5-\e w series. 1.— Aquaria Studies. Part, I.; By A. S. Ritchie 2.— On Laurentian Rocks in Eastern Massachusetts; By Dr. T. Steriy -Meteorological Results for Montreal for the year 1869- Bv C Smallwood, M.D., LL.D., D.C.L. ' -On the Graphite of the Laurentian of Canada: By Princinal Daw- son, LL.D., F.R.S. 5.— Notes on the Genus Eophyton. 6.— Contributions to Canadian Alctcorology ; By C. Smallwood M.D. LL.D., D.C.L. ' ' 7._Notcs on some of the Plants in the Herbaria of Linne and Michaux • By Professor D. C. Eaton, M.A. 8.— On Norite, or T,abradorite Rock ; By Dr. T. Sterry Hunt F R S 9.— Notes on the Birds of Newfen ulland ; By Henrv R 'eks, r.L.S.,'&c. 10.— On the Origin and Classifuatioii of Original or 'Crystalline Rocks. Parts I. and II.; By Thomas Macfarlaue. 11 —The Plants uf the West Coast of Newfoundland ; By John Bell M.A., M.D. 12.— Why are Insects attracted by Artificial Lights ? By A. 8. Ritchij 13.— Notes on Vegetable Productions ; By G. E. Bulger, F.L S , F B G S ii.-^h fteoeat Spectroscopic Obscriratiohs of tto Suti, aud the Total Eclipses of 1RC8 niul 18(50 ; By James Douglas, Jr. . IB. — On Caiiadiun DiatornfU'^fc ; liy \V. O.slir 10. — Ni;t s rill tin; r.iivl'i ofN wioiiiKlland ; 15y Henry Rocki. 17.—(Jii III.' Urij.:iii i;ii,l Clivssili utiun i.t'Origianl or Crystalline Rocks. l';'.rt 111.; T.y Tlioiiius JIac I'ailaiie. 18.— .\ij!!;iiia StU'lies. Part 11.; By A. S. Uitchio. . 19. — On I'oruminifoia from thu (Julfaud River St. Lawrence; By G. M. Da\v*uii. 50. — N(jt. s on the Structure of the Crinoidea and Blastoidea : By li. Billings, F.G.H. 21.— On the Geology of Eastern New England; By Dr. T. Sterry Hunt, F.R.8. 32. — Canadian Phosphates con.sidcred with reference to their use id Agricu;ture; By Gordon Broome, B'.Q.S 2S. — Science Sducatiou Abroad. Extracts from a Lecture by PrincipaJ Dawscn, LL.D., F.R.S. 24.--The Earthquake of October 20th, 1870; By Principal Dawsoi, LL.iJ., F.R.S. 25. — Notes en the Birds of Nev^foundland ; By ILenry Recks, F.L.S.,\,. 26. — On the Origin and Classification of Original or Crystalline Rock.; Part IV.; By Thomas Macfarlano. 27. — Notes on the Botany of a portion of the Counties of Hastings aud Addington; By B. J. Harrington, B.A. 28.— A few hours at Cape Town, South Africa; By G. E. Bulger, F.L.S., F.R.G.S., &u. 29. — On Spore Case."< in Coals; By Principal Dawson. LL.D., F.R.S. 30. — Bivalve Crustaceans from the Gulf of St. Lawrence ; Described by G. S. Brady, C.M.Z.S. 31. — Extract from "Notes on Fo.ssil Ostracoda from the Post-Tcrtiai-y Deposits of Canada and New England ;" By G. S. Brady, C.M.Z.S-, and Rev. H. W. Crosskey, F.G.S. 32.— Notes on Granitic Rocks; By Dr. T. Sterry Hunt, F.R.S. J3. — Notes on the Birds of Newfoundland j By Henry Reeks, F.L.S., Ac. N ^ '¥ CONTENTS OF VOL. G-NEW SERIES. 1. — Annual Address of the President of the Natural History Society of Montreal— Principal Dawson, LL.D., F.R S. 2. — On a New FoRsil Crustacean from the Devonian Rocks of Canada ; By H. Woodward, F.G.S , F.Z-S. 8.— The Post-Pliocene Geology of Canada. Part I, ; By J. TV, Dawson. LL.D., F.R.S. "4. — On the Physiography and Geology of the Island of Grand Manan; By Prof."L. W. Bailer. 5. — On the Oil-bearing Limestone of Chicago; By T. Sterry Hunt LL.D., F.R.S. 6. — Geological Survey of Canada. 7. — On the Surface Geology of New Brunswick ; By G. P. Matthaw. 8.— The Post-Pliocene Geology of Canada, Part II. ; ky J. W. Dawson, LL.D. 9.—0u the «' Colonies " of M. Barrando ; By Prof. H. A. Nicholfloa M.D. .0.— The Whale of the St, La\^reuce ; fty Dr. J. W. Anderson. i i I N ' 11.— On some new sptciefl of Palaeozoic- FossilB; By B. BilUnifB F.G.8. *^ ' 12.— Tlio Post Pliocene Geology of Cunada. Part III. ; By J. W. Dawson, LL.D. 13.— On the Orieiu and Cliissification of Original or Crystalline Rocks ; By T ho8. Macfdilane. 14 — History of the nntnua f!ambrian and Silurian in Geology Part I. ; By T. Sterry Hunt, LL.D. 15. — Remarks on the Taconic Controversy ; By E. Billings, F O.S 16.— On tlio Genus Obolellina; By E, Billings, F.G.S. 17. Meteorological Results for Montreal for the year 1871; By C. Small wood, M.D. 18.— The I'ost-Pliocene Geology of Canada. Part IV. ; B> J, W. Dawson, LL.D. ly. — History of the names Cambrian and Siluria:i in Geology Part II. ; By T. Sterry Hunt, LL.D. 20.— St'xual Selection in Man ; By Prof H. Alleyne Nicholson, M.D. 21. — Additional Notes on the Taconic Controversy; By E. Billings, F.G.S. 22, — On Rome Fossils from the Primordial Rocks of Newfoundland • By E. Billings, F.G.S. 23. — Obituary Notice of Mr. Edward Hartley. 24.— Natural History Field Day for 1871. CONTENTS OF VOL. 7-NEW SERIES. T I 1.— Annual Address of the President of the Natural History Society of Montreal. — Principal Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. 2. — Notes on some Results of the last Solar Eclipse; By G. F. Aim- strong, M.A., C.E. 3. — Impressions of Cuba; By G. F. Matthew. 4. — Geological Features of Huron County, Ont. ; By John Gibson, B.A. 5. — NotoK' on the Marine Clays occurring at the Railway Cutting on ihe left bank of the Tattagouche River ; By Rev. C. H. Paisley. 5. — Epizootic Influenza in Horses ; By D. McEachernj V.S. 7. — Impressions of Cuba. Part II. ; By G, F, Matthew. 8. — Notes on a Deep Sea Dredging Expedition round tho Island of Anticosti in the Gulf of St. Lawrence ; Bv J. F. Whiteaves, F.G.S. 9. — On the Geological Relations of the Iron Ores of Nova Scotia ; By J. W. Dawson, LL.D., F.R.S. 10. — Description of New Fossils from the Devonian Rocks of Western Ontario; By il. Alleyne Nicholson, F.R.S. 1 1 . — Notes on a Journey through the North West Territory, from Mani- toba to Rocky Mountain House ; By A. R. C. Selwyn, F.G.S. 12. — Botanical and Geological Notes ; By A. J. Drummond. 13.— Obituary Notice of Robert McAndrew, F.R.S., F.L.S., &c. 14. — On some new or little known Fossils from the Silurian and De- vonian Rocks of Ontario ; By E. Billings, F.G.S. 15. — Lignite Formations of the West ; By G. M. Dawson, As. R.S.M. 16. — Note on the occurrence of Foraminifer* Coccoliths, &e., in the Cretaceous Rocks of Manitoba ; By G. M. Dawson, As. R.S.M. 17. — On Recent Deep Soa Dredging operations in the Gulf of St, Lawrcnco; By J. F. Whit arcs. l8.--0n llio Post-I^liocciie Fonnaliou near Uat!iiir:it New linmswick ; , By Rev C. II. Paisley, M. A, , 19 --Two now Fossil Cockroaclios from llio (iarhoniferous of Oapo Brelon ; IJy J. A. ScudtJer. 20. — Annual Adilress of llie Presidenl of iIid Natural Ilislory Society of Montreal. — Principal Dawson, LL. I).. !•'. it. K. "21. — On some new Genera and Species of Palaiozoic Mollusca ; Hy K. Billings, F. G. S. Tl. — Notes on Djwsonito, a nowCirbonato; By B.J. Harrington, B. A. PI). I). "2.3. — The Fluctuations of the American Lakes and the Dovelopninnt of Sun spots ; By G. M. Daws ti, As. It. S. M. ?4. — The Native Copper Mines of [j.ike Siipi'rior; By James Douglas, 'ij. — 'Notes on the Marine l'"islieries, and (larliciliirly on the Oyster Beds of the Gulf of St. Lawrence; By J. F. Whil'-aves. 20. — On a Collection of liimalayan Birds ; Bv J. F. Whiteaves. '27.— On Fluctuations of Level in Lake Erie fUyCol. C. Whittlesey. 98.— On l^-e Surfa- e Geology of New Brunswick ; By G. F. Matthew. F. G. S. 29. — Notes on some of the Galena or Sulp'-aret of Lead deposits, con- nected with the Laurontian Hocks of Ontario ; By H. G. V«nnor, F. G. S 30. — Geological Skelchos of the Neighbourhood of Hamilton ; By J, W. Sj)encer. K s * CONTENTS OF VOL. 8 -NEW SERIES. Pago, On acme Cnnadlan Spocios of Mpongillro. By George M. Dawson, F.a.S 1 List of tlie I>Uirniil Lopidoptertvof the Island of Montreal. By F. B. CivuKleld 2.'j ASumnier Stro'.i in Kr.Rliind. HyG. E. Btiljfer, F. L. S 28 Obituary Notice of Hir Wililam Kdmond Losivn, LL. D., F. U. S. By B. J. Harrington 31 Nature on tl>o Bi')le, a Review 49 On tlio Nipigoii or Coiip^r-b 'ariiig Rocks of Lalte Superior, with No- tes OH Copper Mining in tliat iiogion. By J. W. Spencer, B. A. ric ,55 Notes upon the Supcrficltil Deposita of Ontario. By D. F. H. Wllklns, B. A 82 Note on llri Geology of the La))rador Coa.st. By I). F. II Wi'klns B. A. 87 New n.nd interesting Insecl.i from the Civrbo:iifi;rou.s of Capo Breton. By Sani.iel il. Sen Mer 88 On a CollL'i'tioM of I'lunt.s Iroin Briti-li Columbiiv made by Jlr. .lamed Hicliard.son, i. llu Summer oflSTl. By O. Barn.ston 9;) A visit to I'ori Blair and Mount Hanlet, Andaman Iblands. By liieut- Col. Geo: g 3 E. Bulger, F. L. S ..: 9> On the Mol'.u.sc.iof the I'ost-Pliocono formation in Acadia. By G. F. Mfittbew 104 Notes on the tiocn.st Invasion of 1871, in Manitoba and the North- West Territories. By (ii o:ge M. Dawson, Assoc U. S. M., F. G. S.. 119 Notes on North-Western America. By Alex. Caulfle-M Anderson, J. P 1.35 Noteson a Collection of Geolo;?ical Specimens. By C S. Wilkinson. . 15d The Wintersof 187(— 75 and 1875—70. By C. 11. McLeod. B A. Sc 160 r t \ * Koteaon thorhoHphntesof the Laurontlan and Cambrian Hocks of Caniida. By J. W. Dawson, LU D, F. It H On the Pro-Olaclnl Oeograpliyof the Roglon of the (}roal LnkeH. By K. W. Clftypol(>, H. A., I). He Notcii nil tlu! Appearance ami MI);ratloiis of tlio Ijociist In Manitoba and llin North- West Tonitorles— Summer of IS'* lly Ocorgo M. Dawson, Assoc. U. 8. M., P.O. S Notes on somo Oeolo^jloal Fcaluros of the North- Eastern Coast of La- brador. Hy n. Y. irind, M. A Xoto on somjof tho more rocont Chatii^fs In l.ovi'l of the Coastof Hrl t:sh Colninhia ami adjacent Iloglons. By George M. Dawson, Assoc. R, 8. M., K. (J. « Obituary Notlcoofini-anah Hillli;«.s F. O a., Palreontolo(jLst to the (ieoloKlcalBurvey of Canada. Jly.!. F. V/hlt(*aves Notes on some (ioologlcal Features v>f tlio "Sorth- Eastern Coast of La- brador. ByH. Y. Hlnd,AI. A Notes upon the Occurrence of Kozolc Rocks In the South Riding of Hastings County, and In I'rincj Edward County, Ontario. By D. P. H. \VlIkln.s, B. A., Bac Ap. He New Facts relating to EoBoon Canud-nso. HyJ. W. Dawson, LL D., F. R. a ^ Apatite ; ItH modeof occurrence In Norway Noteson a few Dykes cutting Jjaurentlan Rocks, more especially with ••efi!rence to their Microscopic Strucuro. l!y 15. J. Harrington. ... Noteson tin; Surface Oo()l();;y of Now /'iunpshiro. IJy Warren Uphatn. Lower Carboniferous Fishes of New Brunswick. By Trlnclpal Daw- son, LL. D.,F. R. S Note on a Fos.sll Seal from thi! Lodo flay of the Ottawa Valley. By Principal Daw-son, LL. D, F. B. S The Earthquake of Novombor 4th 1877. By Principal Dawbon, LL. D., F. R. S On the Formation of Metallic Veins. By Fridnlin Sandberger The Kocky Mountain Locust. ByC- V. Riley, Ph. D No'es on some Scottish Devonian Platits. By Principal Dawson, LL. D., F. R. S Travelling Noteson the Surface Geology of the Pacific Slope. By O. M. Dar8on,*D. S., Assoc. R. S. M On some Jurassic Fossils from the Coast Banye of British Columbia. By J. P. Wlilteaves .' Notes on the I,ocust In the North- West in 1870. By G. M. Daw.son, D. 8., Assoc. R. S. M The Mechanical Fjreet of Arctic Icoin producing Ocean Currents. By IliMiry Youle Illnd, M A On the occurronci of Apatite in Norway. By Messrs. W. C. Broegger and H. II. Iteusch i Traptolltes of Ih J Ni.agara formation. By W. W. Sponcer, B. A., Ph. D. On some Marine Invertebrata from the North-West Coastof A.-nerl- ca.ByJ. F. Whltoaves .• Natural Histoky Socibty. AnnualMecting 8, 177, 293, Annual Address of the President 8, 293, Monthly Meetings B, 171, 290, Sommerville Lectures 8, 177, 223, Reports of Chairman of Council ,17, 178, 303, 10-i 187 207 227 :mi 2oi 262 278 282 312 315 33.5 337 340 342 34fi 36a 379 389 40O 411 417 424 45t} 464 445 445 443 451 450 neporfsofSflPiitinoCHrniorandllccouMiig Secretary IB, 180,304, 452 U«i>ortof th'- tilhrury fniiunltloe *^ TrcaMitrer's Htntomoiit 22, 184, 310, i&i ndnutlonnto th«) Museiiin iind Library 24, IWl, iSd Field Dnys «» ^i <50 Proi)()si'tlTTinn of Union with tiio Kranor IiiHtltute 178 UKVIEWH ANnBoOK NCiICEB Nil iiroiimllhoHlblo. Hy.I. W. Dawson, IA<. D.,F. R. H , 47 lloporton tlio(it'(»Io;?y ami IV'Hources of tiio Roglonlntho vicinity of the 191 h Parnllfl, from tho I.uho of the Wo(xl to th« Rocky jrountiUiiH. l«y Gcorjju M'Mcer Dawson, Ahsoo. U. H. M-, P. O. 8. 118 The Antolojx) ana Dwr of Ai U'rlca. By John DeanCaton, LL. I) 362 Hupplonient to Acatllan OooloKy. By J. W. DawHon, LL. D., F. R. S. 471 OBITUABY NOTICKH. Hir Charles Lyell 8 Hir William Edmond Logan 31 Klki'nnh Billings '..,.. 2.52 Dr. Philip Pearwall Carpenter . 445 Charles Frederick llartt 446 Dr. John Bell 447 Miscellaneous. A very Rare Bird 249 Note on aspi'plmon of Dlploxylon from the Coal formation of Nova Hcotla. By J. W. Dawson. LL. 1), F. U. S 249 Commission ofAnic-lcan Kutomaloglsts 230 Sclentiflc Expedition round the World 250 Archtean of Canada '. 374 Foucault'H IVndulnm Experiments 376 Bell's Telephone 377 BritUh Channel Tunnel 378 Prof. Fuhlrott'sColloetion of Pre-Ilistorlc Remains 378 Supplement to Acadian Oooloj^'y 472 Description of 8 New Hpee'ysof I'aragorgia from Jervis Inlet, B. 0. By Prof. A. E. Verrlll 476 Index 477 t v^" CONTEXTS OP VOL. 9~NEW SERIES. Page. Kemarkson recent papors on the Geology Xova Scotia. By J. W- Dawson, LL. I)., F. R. H 1 The Stratigraphy of the Quebec Group and tl>o older Crystalline Rocks of Canada. Wy Alfred R. C. Selwyn, F. II. S., F. G. S 17 Notes on the Glaclation of British Columbia. By George M. Dawson, D. S., A.s. R. 8. M 32 On pomepoint.s in l.ithology. By Prof. James D. Dana 40 NotoRon r'iiHillim PofriH. Hy Jolin n. OimxJo . NolvH on Klt'pliinii ronialns from WaMhlnuton Territory. By J. T. Do- nald, n. A .... Kiilural History Socloty procoedlni{8 Till- MoiiiKl IJiilKK'rNoflhii WcHt TriK-eHolaii curly men In Jiipiiii AK'iiiiiUli- ( i>nut((ri7 27 r> 297 302 305 310 310 317 318 321 332 HitlitL'siii America. By Ilev. Joiui C'umpbell.M. A 345 Tidal erosion intlioBny of Fuiidy. By O. F. Matthew, M. A., P. O. « 368 Kiitni'fil History Society proceedings ,..,, 373 Address of I'rof. G F. Biirifuroii some inodorn aspects of tiie life ques- tion, before tlio Anifricaii Asiiociation for the Advancement of •'^c'«"«« • 385 Prof. Alex. Agassiz on I'aleontoloKical and Etiibryologlcal develop- "•eiifc 391 The Photophone. By I'rof.A O. Bell 397 The chemical composition and nutritive valuesofflsh 407 Balung powders and tlicir aclultcrunt.s. By.!. T. I)onf.!d, B. A 410 Natural selection and tne Ink-gianu of di branchiate cephalopods. By S. P. Rcbins, LL. D 414 American Oeograpliy. By Lieut. -General Sir J. II. Lefroy, C. B., F. R-B 420 Oeological note.s, or abstracts of recjnt pap3rs. By T. Sterry Hunt, I.L.D.,F.U.S 420 .\ peculiar mineral of the Scapclito family. By Chas. Upham She- Pard 4:37 NaturalHIstorySocie'y l)i()ceeding.s 4,39 Report of ciibinet-lci'(!prorNaliiral Hi.story Socl.'ty 442 Sketcli of Geology of Brit i..-h Columbia 445 Abstract of notes by Principal Daw.son on fossil plants collected by Mr. Sulwyn, F. H S , in the lignite tertiary formation at Koches Perc6o,s, Houris Klver, Manitoba 447 Revision of the land snails of tlie Paleozoic era, willideseripLions of new species. By J W.Dawson, LL D, F. U. S 449 Note on fo&sils from thy red sandstoi.j sy:on, LL. D., F. R. S.. 475 Index _ 477 CONTENTS OF VOL. 10 -NEW SERIES. * Pane. Palreontolc~'''al notes. By J. \V. Dawson, LL. I)., F. R. S i On ihe Gaseous Substances contained In Smoky Quartz of Branch- ville, < ,)an. By Auniuit W. Wkkjiit ]2 Note on the Geology of the Peace Kivcr Region. By G. M. Dawson, D. S., A. R. S- M.,F. G. S 20 On a New Species of Pterichthys, allied to liothriolcp./i Ornat(t Eich- wald, from tlie Devonian Rocks .)f the nortli side of the Dale des Cbalcurs. By J. F. ■\ViHTEAVK,s 23 On some Remarkabli! Fo.ssil FLshes from the Devonian RocI:s Scau- menac Bay, P. (J,., with Descriptions of a New (ienus and three new Spades. By ,1. F. Wiiiteaves 27 Description of a New Species of Psammodus, from Carboniferous Rocks of tlie Island of Cap;; Breton. By .1. F. Wiiiteaves 30 On the Glacial Plienomena of the Bay Chaleur Region. By Rout. CUALMEIIS 37 345 ?. G. ...... 368 ..... 373 ques- it of 385 elop- 391 397 407 410 s. By 4U l.,F. 420 [unt, 429 She- 437 430 442 ... . 446 i by dies 447 iisof 449 1 I.S- 463 4fi5 470 472 , S.. 475 477 fa({e. 1 »- 12 '> 20 1- s 23 27 30 37 Recent Analyses of Canadian MtneriiU and River Waters. By Chkib- TIAN HOFCMAN Natural History Society Proceedings. Meteorological results for 1880— Kain and Snow fall during 1880— The Color of Flowers— Nia- gara Falls dry for a day Discovery of the Pre-glacittl Outlet of the Basin of Lake Erie Into that of Lake Ontario ; with Notes on the Origin of our Lower Great Lakes. By J. W. Spenckk, Ph. D , A Blfistold found In the IJevonianKocks of Ontario. By Henky Mont- GOMKKY, M. A Note on the Composition of Dawsonlto. By B. S. Hakkinqton, B. A., Ph.D R6suni6 on Water Analyses ; New Methods and Keeent Results. By J. Bakek Edwards, Ph. D., F. C. 8 On some Fossil Fishes. Crustacea and Mollusca from the Devonian Ro«!ks at Cam pbellton, N. B., with description of five new sped- s. By J. F. WniTEAVEs Note on a Fern as>o<;i!iled with riaUjihtmau Aniiqvci. By J. W. Dawson, LL. I), 1". U. .s Natural Hlstoiy Scxii-iy I'looeedlngs. Annual Meeting— Annual Ad- dress—Report of thu Cliairnian of Councii— Treasurer's Report- Report ot the Cabinet Keeper and of the Library Committee- Report of Editors of t'lH' Canadian iVa/wia«.»<— tkcllon of Ofll- cers. A Fossil Pliyllopod Crustacean from the Quaternary Cluys of Canada— (ieologica'i Socie:y of London Palaeozoic Geolo','y ofttic U glon round about the western end of Lake Ontario. H.\ J. \v. spENCEit, Ph.D The Geology of St. Igiiaco Island, Lake Superior. By Charles robji, C.E Notice ofa Memoir on Glaciers and Icebergs In relation to Climate. By Dr. A. J. Von Wokickoff. With remarks by principal Dawson, F. R .S Report of the Peter Redpath Museum of McGi 11 Univer«lty NaturalHlstorySoCety Proceedings On the Surface Ge«'iogy of the Bale de Chaleur Region. By Robt. Chai.meks. On Surface Gtology of Region about the western end of Lake Ontario. By J. W. Spenckk, B. A. I c, M. A., Ph. D,F. G. S Natural H' story Society. Proceedings for Session 1881—82, .\nnual Meeting, The President's Annual Address— Report of Chairman of Councii— Report of tlie Treasurer— Report of the Cabinet Keep- er and of tlie Library Committee. Report of Editors oi Naturalist. The Election of Oflleers -►.... Biology Notes. By I'rof. Osi.ek, M. D., McGlll College On the results of Recent E.xplorationsof Erect Trees containing Rep- tilian Remains in the Coal Formation of Nova Scotia. By J. W. Dawson, C. M. G., LL. D., F. R. S.,Ac. Meteroioglcal Results for the Year 1S81. By C. H. McLeod Rela lonsofthe Natural .Sciences. By T. Stkrry Hunt, LL. D. (Can- tab) F. R. .S Surface Geology of liegion about the Wfstern end of Lake Ontario. By . .L W. Spencer, B. A. Sc, M. A, Ph. D., F. O. S Plan of Forest Planting lorth' Great Plains of North America. By H. M TiioMi«so!i, Dakota, U. S A Th(i Denudiitioii of our Forests. By G. L. Mah' "-r Worms and Crustacea The Progress of American Mineralogy. By Prof. O. J. Brubu 55 59 05 80 84 87 W, 102 i:;i IT2 ISl \>:> ]!« 1!I3 2i3 237 2.'J1 2.52 2.55 2.57 26.5 3!;5 218 320 321 tnnng-,t;al A(Vlr?8«of tho t»resldent of Ihe ^^ritlsh AssoeUtlon for f1i« -Vavancomnnt of Science for tho year 1S82. By C. W. Siemens, V. R. S. Ac 339 On tho Present Phase of the Antiquity of Man. By W. Boyd Davt- KINS, M. A. F. R. S, F. O. S., F. 8. A. 340 The Successive Paloeozolc Floras of Canada. Tiy J. W- Dawson, LL. D.,F.R.S 372 The American Association for the Advancement of Science 878 On portions of the Skeleton of a Wlialo from gravel on the line of the CanadaPaclflcRailway, nearSmith's,FaUs,Ont. By J. W. Dawson, LL.D.,F. R.S 385 Polyzoaof the rf.ucen Charlotte Islands. Preliminary notice of Dew species. Ly He V. Thomas IIiNCK.-i, H, A., P. It a 388 Note on the Occurrence of Siphonotrotiv Scotica. Davidson, in the Utica Formation, near Ottawa, Ontario. By J. F. Wuitkaves, F. Q.8 396 On a recent Sp cies of Hoteropor.i from the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Uy J. F. WiiiTEAVES, F. G. S On Canaditu Frosh-water Polyzo.a. By Wm Osleii, ^f. D , M. R. C. P. On certain I'arasiti'S in the blood of a Frog. By Wm Oslkh, M. D., M. R C. P '. Prolimliiary Notice of Njvv Fosiils from the Lower Carboniferous Limestones of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Bj-J. W- Jmwson, LL. D.. F. R. S. .Alpine Floraof th • I'roviiico of Qnehoc. By J. .\. Ai.r.KN, Esq 417 The Geology of Po:-t H !.:;-y, N w York. By T. SrEiiRy Hunt, LL. D., F. n. S. Notosoa tho more Inipor'jint Coal Seams of tha Bow and Belly Rivor Dt.strict.s. By G. M. n.\ w.so.v, D. S.,;F. G. S., A. R. S. M On the former Southward discharge of Lake Winnipeg. By J. D. Dana Natural IIisto?y S )ciety ProcoGdlngs. Canadian Fl.sh— E.xporimchts witli Chci'.uciil Manure H2 Till! Rev. James Soraorvillo, founder of the Somcrville Lectures. By