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for many years widely known as an able student of Cryptogams, 
especially Hepatics. He was an old man and had been for a long 
time in very poor health. Dr. Britton announced the death of 
another corresponding member, Dr. Samuel Lockwood, of Free- 
hold, New Jersey. The two announcements were discussed by 
. Several members, and, by a vote of the Club, the Secretary was 
requested to address a letter of condolence to the family of Dr. 
Lockwood, who was personally known to many of the members. 
The announced paper of the evening was then read by Dr. 
Rusby, « New Species of Gamopetale from Bolivia.” The paper 
consisted of brief general references to the principal species-yield- 
ing groups, and was illustrated by specimens. It will be published 
in the Memorrs. ' 
TuEspay EVENING, MARCH 13, 1894. 
The President in the chair and twenty-four persons present. 
Mr. Wm. M. Van Sickle and Miss Alexandrina Taylor were 
elected active members. 
The Secretary read a communication from Mr. A. Commons, 
of Wilmington, Del., recording the occurrence of Meibomia ochro- 
leuca and Elephantopus Carolinianus, near Pennsville, Salem county, 
N. J., both new to the Flora of that State. ; : 
The announced paper of the evening was read by Mr. seuty 
Kraemer, entitled “ Botany at’the World’s Columbian Exposition. 
It was discussed by Dr. Britton, Mr. Lebrun and the President. 
WEDNEspDAY EveNnING, Marcu 28, 1894. 
Vice-President Allen in the Chair and twenty-eight persons oi 
Present. : 
The Committee of Instruction reported that the circulars relat- oe ee 
ing to the course of 1894 had been distributed, and that, inac- 
cordance with the resolution of last year to extend the course to ne 
fifteen lectures, the course had already commenced with a lecture — 
last Thursday. fo 
It was resolved that the President be requested to appomt, ee 
Field Committee of five members to act during the ensuing sea- 
son. The President subsequently appointed as this Ler 
