680 PROCEEDINGS OF THE ACADEMY OF [1895. 



Of these collections, some 350 species are new to the Herbarium. 



It will be seen from the foregoing that a large proportion of the 

 additions during the past year have been acquired through purchase, 

 entailing a considerable expenditure on the part of a few of the 

 members, owing to the lack of funds available for such purposes. 

 While such outlay will undoubtedly be necessary to some extent in 

 the future, yet it is hoped that by a proper system of exchanging, 

 which we expect to effect shortly, much additional material can be 

 acquired. The Section now has in hand a considerable quantity 

 of material which can be readily used for this purpose as soon as 

 adequate space is furnished for its arrangement, which time we hope 

 is not far distant. 



The attention of the Section was called to the crowded condition of 

 the present cases, in the report of the Conservator for 1894, and it 

 is hoped before the report for 1896 is made this much-needed room 

 for expansion will have been provided, and the present cases fitted 

 with doors of the best dust-proof construction. 



Respectfully submitted, 



Stewakdson Brown, 



Conservator, pro tern. 



REPORT OF THE MINERALOGICAL AND GEOLOGICAL 



SECTION. 



Eight meetings of the Section have been held during the past year 

 with an average attendance of about eight members. Papers have 

 been read by Messrs. Goldsmith, Rand and Woolman. 



The additions to the cabinet, except to the William S. Vaux col- 

 lection, have not been large, but there seems to be a greater interest 

 awakened during the last portion of the year, which it is hoped may 

 continue. 



An excursion was made by the Section on May 25th, which 

 seemed to be very satisfactory to those attending it. 



The Director would urge, if means can be found for the purpose, 

 the increase of the local collection, which, he believes, could be made 

 of value. The chief expense of this would be in cases, as it is 

 probable that nearly all the specimens needed would be presented ; 



