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in medical practice by Dr. Eli Ives, of the Yale Medical School, in 

 the same year. The name " chloroform" was subsequently given 

 by Dumas. 



Dr. Bolton said he mentioned these facts only that Americans 

 might have the credit justly due them. 



President Hubbard confirmed the statement of Dr. Bolton, and 

 gave some interesting personal reminiscences of the experiments on 

 the therapeutic effects of Guthrie's products. 



At the close of the lecture, a vote of thanks was accorded Prof. 

 Elliott, and the meeting adjourned. 



March 28th, 1892. 

 Stated Meeting. 



The President, Dr. Hubbard, in the chair. One hundred and 

 twenty-five persons present. 



The minutes of March 21st were read and approved. 



The Secretary read the names of the following persons nominated 

 as Resident Members: — 



Mr. Robert Weir seconded by Capt. Casey, Dr. Paul Gibier 

 seconded by H. J. Newton; the nominations were referred to the 

 Council. 



Mr. George F. Kunz read a paper entitled : — 



Notes on the Minerals, Gems, and Ethnology of the Ural 

 Mountains, as Observed during a Recent Trip, 



illustrated by lantern views. 

 Meeting adjourned. 



April 4th, 1892. 



Regular Business Meeting. 



The President, Dr. Hubbard, in the chair. Thirteen persons 

 present. 



The minutes of March 7th were read and approved. 



The Secretary announced that the 13th Annual Exhibition of the 



