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March 1. 

 The President, Samuel G. Dixon, M.D., in the Chair. 

 Forty-seven persons present. 



The PubHcation Committee reported that papers under the fol- 

 lowing titles had been received : 



"A Study of the Bats of the Genus Dermototus (Pteronotus auct.)," 

 by James A. G. Rehn (February 26, 1904). 



"Notes on Fishes from Ai-kansas, Indian Territory and Texas," by 

 Henry W. Fowler (February 29, 1904). 



"Descriptions of North American Aranese of the FamiUes Lycosidse 

 and Pisauridse," by Thomas H. Montgomery, Jr. (March 1, 1904). 



Mr. E. F. Phillips made a communication on recent studies on the 

 habits of the honey bee. The subject was discussed by Dr. Conklin, 

 Mr. A. E. Brown and the President. (No abstract.) 



The following were ordered to be printed : 



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