The Natural History Society held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday evening. After an interesting paper on the Eozoon Canadense had been read by Mr. Jos. E. Humphrey of the Scientific school, a general discussion was opened regarding the future work of the society, For some time past the society has been a natural history society by name only and it was therefore felt by the members present that something ought to be done immediately to reorganize the society and set it upon its legs again. For this purpose a committee was elected consisting of Messrs. Nolen, Harris and Humphrey, with instructions to investigate the constitution, which has not been heeded for some time, and to make a report, with suggestions in regard to any changes which may seem advisable, at the next regular meeting. It is certainly to be hoped that before long the society may regain the position of usefulness which it once occupied, and there seems to be no reason why, with the help of the many students in the university who are really interested in natural history this hope should not be realized.
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