Ethnology of the pre-historic people whose homes were so securely isolated 

 in the Pacific Ocean. 



One of his discoveries was a manner of interment, hitherto un- 

 known ; and the material results have been a rich harvest in stone, wood 

 and bone, which has been placed upon exhibition in the Southwest 

 Museum, of which he is Curator. 



A-CADEMY JNIeETING. 



On December 15, 1915, in the Friday Morning Club Auditorium, at 

 the regular monthly meeting of the Academy, Mr. Edmund Mitchell gave 

 an address upon Cambodia, its ancient and modern geographic limits, the 

 economic conditions of its people, with graphic descriptions of its ruined 

 temples and palaces which have been buried in almost impenetrable jungles 

 since the ninth centurj'. 



HoLDRiDGE O. Collins, Secretary. 



Botanical Section. 



The Botanical Section held the first meeting of the season 1915-16 

 Thursday evening, October 28th, in the music room of the Public Library. 

 Twenty persons were present. 



Dr. Davidson showed some specimens collected by Miss Mohr on 

 the North Fork of the San Galiriel River. 



Mr. Moxley showed a few plants collected by him in the San Gabriel 

 Mountains. A pleasant and profitable hour was spent in discussing various 

 plants presented. 



The second meeting of the Botanical Section for the season was held 

 November 18th, a week earlier than the regular time, on account of 

 Thanksgiving Day. Forty-two persons were present. 



Dr. Davidson presented a number of plants collected by F. Grinnell, 

 Jr., on INlt. San Gorgonio. Among them was a new Draba to be described 

 soon. 



Mr. A. J. Perkins showed some specimens collected by him on Mt. 

 San Antonio. 



Miss Mohr presented several specimens from Big Basin, Santa Cruz 

 County. 



Dr. Davidson then spoke very feelingly concerning Dr. H. E. Hasse, 

 by whose recent death this Section has been robbed of an enthusiastic 

 botanist and a kindly gentleman. 



The meeting then informally adjourned and a little time was spent in 

 getting acquainted. Ar earnest invitation was extended to all not already 

 members to join the Academy. 



Geo. L. Moxley, Acting Secretary. 



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