RECORDS OF MEETINGS. 707 



For the purchase and binding of certain specified books on 

 light and heat, $100. 



For cataloguing books and periodicals in the library relating 

 to light and heat, -150. 



To F. L. Bishop, in aid of his investigation on the thermal 

 conductivity of lead, $75. 



To F. A. Saunders, in aid of his investigation on the charac- 

 teristics of spectra produced under varying conditions, $200. 



On the recommendation of the C. M. Warren Committee, it 

 was 



Voted, To make the following appropriations from the income 

 of the C. M. Warren Fund : — 



To C. F. Mabery, to complete his researches on petroleum, 

 $300. 



To H. O. Hofman, to complete his research on the decom- 

 position of zinc sulphate, $350. 



To S. P. Mulliken, to assist him in continuing his investigation 

 on a s}'stematic procedure for the identification of compounds 

 of carbon containing hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen, $500. 



On the motion of the Recording Secretary, it was 



Voted, That the annual assessment for the ensuing year be 

 five dollars ($5). 



The annual election resulted in the choice of the following 

 officers and committees : — 



William W. Goodwin, President. 



John Trowbridge, Vice-President for Class I. 



Henry P. Walcott, Vice-President for Class II. 



John C. Gray, Vice-President for Class III. 



William M. Davis, Corresponding Secretary. 



Willtam Watson, Recording Secretary. 



Samuel Cabot, Treasurer. 



A. Lawrence Rotch, Librarian. 



Councillors for Three Years. 



Lewis J. Johnson, of Class I. 

 Edward H. Bradford, of Class II. 

 Morris H. Morgan, of Class III. 



