1898.] natural sciences of philadelphia. 263 



May 24. 

 The President, Samuel G. Dixon, M. D., in the Chair. 

 Forty persons present. 



MPv. Charles Morris read a paper on the antiquity of Man 

 from the standpoint of evolution. (No abstract). 



May 31. 



The President, Samuel G. Dixon, M. D., in the Chair. 



Twenty-one persons present. 



A paper entitled " Botanical Observations on the Mexican Flora, 

 especially on the Flora of the Valley of Mexico." By J. W. 

 Harshberger, M. D., was presented for publication. 



Papers under the following titles were accepted for publication 

 in the Journal : — 



" Certain Aboriginal Mounds of the South Carolina Coast." By 

 Clarence B. Moore. 



" Certain Aboriginal Mounds of the Savannah River." By 

 Clarence B. Moore. 



"Certain Aboriginal Mounds of the Altamaha River." By 

 Clarence B. Moore. 



" Recent Acquisitions." By Clarence B. Moore. 



The following were ordered to be printed : — 



