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also possessed a copy of Bruce's Journal, and Mr. Kunz stated he 

 too owned a copy. 



Mr. Kunz spoke of his connection with the Century Dictionary, 

 and of a controversy on paper he had concerning the true nature 

 of "Rhinestone," a lexicographer of eminence claiming it to be 

 quartz, whereas it is koown to be paste. 



Dr. Britton asked Prof. Chester whether any definite date 

 could be assigned to the beginnings of mineralogical nomenclature ; 

 botanical terminology dates chiefly from Linnaeus. Prof. Chester 

 replied that, after Pliny, perhaps Agricola was the first authority^ 

 and that in Agricola's work he had found only one new name, jiuor. 

 Minerals began to be scientificalh^ differentiated about 1780-1T90, 

 and systematic nomenclature of minerals probably dated back to 

 this epoch. 



After some remarks by Dr. Hubbard the meeting adjourned. 



February 1st, 1892. 



Regular Business Meeting. 



"Vice-President Dr. Hubbard in the chair. Eighteen persons 

 present. 



The minutes of January 4th were read and approved. 



Prof. Thomas Egleston reported, on behalf of the Audubon 

 Monument Committee, that S9004 had been subscribed, of which 

 about $250 would probably never be paid. He then introduced the 

 following resolutions, which were adopted: — 



Besolved, That the Audubon Monument Committee have power 

 to erect the monument to Audubon, and to make the proper arrange- 

 ments for the ceremonies of the unveiling, provided the work is all 

 done without expense to the Academy. 



Besolved, That Prof. J. A. Allen be added to the Audubon 

 Monument Committee. 



Prof. Egelston further explained the work of the committee, 

 and the co-operation of Trinity Church Corporation in providing a 

 new plot and vault for the remains. 



Prof. Egleston exhibited a yellow sapphire (oriental topaz) of 

 unusual beauty. 



