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the structure and properties of hairs, and illustrated by draw- 

 ings the peculiar appearances which they present when sub- 

 jected to a high magnifying power. 



Some remarks were made by Dr. Dunglison on the re-pro- 

 duction and growth of hairs. 



The annual report of the Treasurer was read, and referred 

 to the Committee of Finance. 



The Committee of Publication presented their report, which 

 was read. 



Stated Meeting, December 21. 



Present, sixteen members. 



Dr. Dunglison, Vice-President, in the Chair. 



Mr. Samuel Powel, a recently elected member, was intro- 

 duced and took his seat. 



Letters were read: — 



From the Literary and Philosophical Society of Manches- 

 ter, dated Society's Rooms, George street; — and from the Na- 

 tural History Society of Northumberland, Durham, and New- 

 castle upon Tyne, dated Newcastle, Oct. 27, 1S55, — transmit- 

 ting acknowledgments for Transactions and Proceedings of 

 this Society: and — 



From the Royal Asiatic Society, dated London, Nov. 17, 

 1855, returning thanks for Nos. 51, 52 of the Proceedings. 



The following donations were announced: — 



FOR THE LIBRARY. 



Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, in Worcester, 

 Oct. 22, 1855 ; with a List of the Officers and Members. Boston. 

 8vo. — From the Society. 



Proceedings of the Boston Society of Natural History. Vol. V. No. 

 16. Nov. 1855. Boston. 8vo — From the Society. 



The U. S. Naval Astronomical Expedition to the Southern Hemi- 

 sphere, during the years 1849, '50, '51, '52. By Lieut. J. M. Gil- 

 liss. Superintendent. 2 vols. 4to. Washington, 1855. — From 

 Lieut. Gilliss. 



