362 PROCEEDINGS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY. 



There were thirty-three Fellows and twelve guests present. 



The following communication was given by Professor William 

 Henry Bragg, F. R. S., of the University of Leeds: — "X-Rays 

 and Crystals." 



After the paper, adjournment was made to the Reading Room, 

 where the usual collation was served. 



One thousand and fortieth Meeeting. 



December 9, 1914. 



The Academy met at its House. 



The President in the Chair. 



There were fifty-one Fellows and many guests, including Ladies, 

 present. 



The following communication was given : — Professor William 

 M. Davis, "A Shaler Memorial Study of Pacific Coral Reefs." 



Following the communication, adjournment was made to the 

 third floor where a reception was held, given by Professor John E. 

 Wolff, in honor of Professor Davis on his return from a voyage 

 across the Pacific. 



One thousand and forty-first Meeting. 



January 13, 1915. — Stated Meeting. 



The Academy met at its House. 



The President in the Chair. 



There were fifty-four Fellows present. 



The following letters were presented by the acting Correspond- 

 ing Secretary: — from G. R. Lyman, Nathan Matthews, and 

 Erwin F. Smith, accepting Fellowship. 



The following deaths were announced by the Chair: Charles 

 Sedgwick Minot, Fellow in Class II., Section 3; Alfred Thayer 

 Mahan, Fellow in Class III., Section 3. 



The Committee consisting of the President and Dr. C. W. 

 Eliot, reported that a letter was sent to Senator Lodge in answer 

 to the one signed by him and others, which was read to the 

 Academy at the November 11th Meeting, as follows: — 



