■^5^ [May 6, 



Pending nomination No. 1233 and new nomination No. 1241 

 were read. 



The Curators reported progress in the matters committed to 

 them by resolution of March 18. 



The following resolutions offered by Mr. Bache at the last 

 meeting then came up : 



Resolved, That, if the funds of the Society permit, this room be now 

 put in charge of a Committee, for the purpose of receiving such treat- 

 ment as to its walls, ceiling and columns as accord with the character of 

 the Society, and that the Society instruct the Curators to exclude from the 

 cases everything but such printed matter as is desirable for ready refer- 

 ence, and from the floor any articles which are not conducive to the 

 primary purpose in this room of convenience of the members of the 

 Society, 



The first resolution, referring to the decoration of the room, 

 was withdrawn, and, owing to the lateness of the hour, the 

 further consideration of the second resolution was postponed. 



On motion of Dr. Hays, the Librarian was requested to re- 

 move from their present place of storage the books, MSS., 

 etc., belonging to the Society. 



The Committee appointed February 5, 1892, on the Colum- 

 bian Celebration, was increased to five members. Dr. Kyder 

 and Mr. Horner being added. 



And the Society was adjourned by the President. 



April 15 falling on Good Friday, no meeting of the So- 

 ciety was held. 



Stated Meeting, May 6, 1892. 



Present, 8 members. 



Mr. EiCHARD Vaux in the Chair. 



Letters were received as follows : 



A circular inviting subscriptions for the erection of a mon- 

 ument to Prof. G. A. Hirn, in Colmar, Alsace. 



