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of numerous typical legends. He defended his theory that 

 Shakespeare's fairy lore was taken wholly from the life of 

 the english people and was essentially and wholly teutonic, 

 while Spencer's fair}' characters represented the southern or 

 romantic ideas of the world of enchantment. 



The Annual Report of the Treasurer was read. 



Pending nominations, Nos. 809 to 812, and new nomina- 

 tions, Nos. 813 to 822, were read. 



On motion of Mr. Briggs, it was resolved that the words, 

 '' and report to the Society, on the originality of the process 

 of Mr. Wooten, and whether it is deserving of the premium 

 of $500 offered by the Society (Xov. IGth, 1866,) for the 

 utilization of Anthracite Coal Slack," be added to the reso- 

 lution passed at the last meeting to give it eft'ect. 



And the meeting was adjourned. 



Stated Meeting^ December 15^/i, 1876. 



Present, 15 memhers. 



Secretary, Professor Kendall, in the Chair. 



Mr. Frank Thompson, a newly elected member, was intro- 

 duced to the presiding officer, and took his seat. ^ 



A })hotograph of Professor Alfred jSI. Mayer was received 

 for the album, in a letter dated Stevens Institute, Iloboken, 

 Dec. 11th, 1876. 



The resignation of Mr. C. E. Smith was received by letter 

 dated Dec. 9th, 1876, and on motion accepted. 



The resignation of Dr. F. G. Smith was received through 

 the Treasurer, and on motion -accepted. 



Letters acknowledging the reception of publications of the 

 Society were received from Prof. Owen, dated British Mu- 

 seum. Nov. 24th (97) ; the London Statistical Society, Som- 

 erset House Terrace, Kings College Entrance, Strand, W. C, 

 Nov. 28th (97); the Victoria Institute, Adelphi Terrace, 

 Strand, W. C, Nov. 23 (97); and the Society of Antiqua- 

 ries, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W. Nov. 22d, 



