4 CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON. 



Walcott was elected vice-chairman of the Board for the unexpired 

 term of Mr. Root. 



Dr. Simon Flexner was elected a member of the Executive Com- 

 mittee for the unexpired term of Mr. Root, who (by reason of his 

 election as chairman of the Board) succeeded to the ex-officio 

 vacancy in the Committee caused by the death of Dr. Billings. 



The Board adjourned at 12'' 45" p. m. 



