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Prof. Hyatt brought forward the question whether, in view of 

 tlic very great value of the papers read at this meeting, it is de- 

 sirable for the society to undertake the publication of any of 

 them. Prof. Scott moved that the matter be referred to the 

 Executive Committee, with power to act. Seconded. In the 

 discussion which followed Prof. Wilder inquired whether 

 the proceedings could not be published in Science or the Ameri- 

 can Naturalist, if necessary, partly at the society's expense. 

 The Secretary called attention to the limited income of the society 

 and the expense of printing. After further discussion the motion 

 was withdrawn. 



Prof. Hyatt brought forward the question of having a com- 

 mittee to obtain information in regard to persons available for 

 vacant positions in colleges and elsewhere, where professional 

 naturalists alone are suitable for appointment. This is rendered 

 desirable by the too frequent abuses that occur in appointments 

 of this character. A motion was made and carried^ that this mat- 

 ter be referred to the Executive Committee to report at a future 

 meeting. 



Prof. Heilprin moved that the next meeting of the society be 

 held at Philadelphia. The motion was lost. The society voted 

 to instruct the Secretary to convey the thanks of the society to the 

 authorities of Columbia College and the authorities of the Ameri- 

 can Museum, for the courteous hospitality they have extended to 

 the society, and to Profs. Newberry and Bickmore for the ser- 

 vices they have rendered the society in connection with this 

 meeting. 



The society then adjourned. 



(Signed,) 



CHARLES SEDGWICK MINOT, 



Secretary. 



