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He referred to the immense number of cattle slaughtered 

 every year, giving some interesting statistics to show 

 where the horns required for such an immense manu- 

 facture came from, and stated some of his experiences 

 abroad and at home in connection with the business. He 

 was listened to with great attention, and the thanks of 

 the Institute were voted to him for his entertaining and 

 instructive address. 



Mr. F. W. Putnam stated that combs made of various 

 materuils were in use among uncivilized nations, and men- 

 tioned the bronze combs of prehistoric times in Europe as 

 similar to those now in use. 



On motion of Mr. Putnam the thanks of the Institute 

 were tendered to Mr. Brown for his remarks, and for his 

 kindness in promoting the technological department of 

 the Institute. 



Arthur S. Gray, of Danvers, Jerome Horton Fiske 

 and D. Henry Taylor of Salem, were duly elected resident 

 members. 



Adjourned. 



Regular Meeting, Monday, February 1, 1875. 



Meeting this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Vice President 

 F. W. Putnam in the chair. Records of preceding 

 nieeting read. 



The Secretary announced the following correspon- 

 dence : — 



From J. W. Dean, Boston, Jan. 18, 21; F. H. Johnson, Andorer, Jan. 1.3; J. F. 

 Mayer, New York, .Jan. 18; A. W. Morgan, New York, Jan. -28; A. T. Perkins. Bos- 

 ton, Jan. 21; Charles Phillips, Philadelphia, Jan. 20; R. Ridgway, Wasliingtoii, J). 

 C, Jan. 29. 



