190 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ACADEMY OF [1889. 



The following papers were presented for publication : — 



" Remarks on the Round-tailed Muskrat, Neofiber Alleni, True." 

 By Frank C. Baker. 



" Notes on the Anatomy of Pholas (Barnea) Costata and Zirphsea 

 Crispata, Lin." By W. H. Dall. 



" On the Anatomy of Aerope and Zingis." By H. A. Pilsbrv. 



July 30. 

 Mr. Thomas Meehan, Vice-president, in the chair. 



A paper entitled " Description of New Shells from the Island of 

 Segon, New Hebrides." By Wm. D. Hartman, was presented for 

 publication. 



The death of Charlemagne Tower, a member, on the 24th inst., 

 was announced. 



On report of the Publication Committee the request of the author 

 for the withdrawal of the following papers was granted : — 



" The Phylogeny of the Sweat-Glands." By John A. Ryder. 



" On the Origin and Meaning of Sex." By John A. Ryder. 



The following were ord Ted to be printed : — 



