12 Museum NOotEs

completed one at a time, and represents Pauline Johnson in thoughtful mood contemplat-
ing a group of Indians. The idea is an excellent one and may some time be revived.

In considering The Legends, one is reminded that Joe Capilano must ever be
associated with the author in these stories, which were founded on his tribal lore. A
photograph of the old chief in full regalia has lately come to the Museum and is
added for the interest of the Notes as a frontispiece.

BURRARD FIELD NATURALIST SOCIETY. This club has been, very active
with the start of their winter programme, and the meetings have been exceptionally well
attended. It is the Club’s custom to have a paper read at every session by one of the
members, and the following subjects have so far been taken:

Mr. G. H. Wailes, ‘Marine Plankton” (Minute Sea Life).

Mr. J. W. Eastham, “Genus Amanita and It’s Relatives’ (Fung).

Mr. R. H. Sherman, “Syrphidae, Order of Diptera” (Flies).

RECEPTIONS. The Art Historical & Scientific Association held the first of their
Winter Receptions on Thursday, November 17th. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Schooley
hospitably entertained all members of the Association at an “At Home.” There was
a large gathering and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mr. J. W. Eastham gave
an address on “Our Dogwood,’ which was very much appreciated.

ATTENDANCE continues to be very satisfactory. Many school classes are now
visiting the Museum, accompanied by their teachers, and all these very welcome
parties are personally conducted through the collection, all exhibits being fully explained.
The total number of adult visitors for the year up to December 15th number 76,088.

making an approximate monthly average of 6500, which undoubtedly goes to prove the
value of a Museum as a public utility.