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to all contributors, as well as to the members whose sub- 

 scription to the dinner made it possible. 



The open session of March fifth proved an interesting one. 

 President Alt occupied the chair, and fifty persons were 

 present. In addition to customary business, the programme 

 included the following addresses : — 



A SKETCH OF THE HISTORY OF THE ACADEMY, 



Dr. H. M. Whelpley. 



A TREASURY STATEMENT FROM THE BEGINNING, 



Dr, Enno Sander, Treasurer. 



A HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM AND LIBRARY, 



Dr. G. Hambach, Librarian. 



An account of the Academy's publications and their worth. 



Professor F. E. Nipher. 



An account of its members who have attained eminence either 



while here or after leaving St. Louis, 



Professor C. M. "Woodward. 



The attendance at the banquet of March tenth was as fol- 

 lows : — 



Guests of the Academy — 



Delegates of Societies Occluding members) 17 



Corresponding members 1 



Individuals 3 21 



Subscribers — 



Members (including delegates) 56 



Guests of members 14 70 91 



At the banquet, President Alt presided and Past-President 

 Nipher officiated as Toastmaster. The proceedings were as 

 follows : — 



Address of welcome President Alt. 



Presentation of portraits Past-President Nipher. 



Presentation of medal Past-President Green. 



Acceptance of portraits and medal President Alt. 



Addresses — 



Dr. E. A. Birge, University of Wisconsin. 

 Dr. T. C. Chamberlin, University of Chicago. 



Greetings of societies — 

 Through delegates present. 

 In the form of letters and telegrams. 



