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The secretary read an announcement of the plan to publish, conjointly with the 

 other societies of the Scientific Alliance and other scientific institutions of New York 

 City, a weekly bulletin which besides detailing the programs of the societies will in- 

 clude any matter of scientific interest to the affiliated societies. 



On motion of Mr. Palm the Society voted to approve the plan as outlined in the 

 letter from the Secretary of the Scientinc Alliance. 



On motion the President appointed a nominating committee of three, as follows : 

 Messrs. Barber, O'Connor and Love. 



Mr. C. Schaeffer exhibited a specimen of the typical form of Omits hti'ls which 

 he had received from California, also Neoharmonia avjpla Muls., which is a new ad- 

 dition to our fauna. 



Annual Meeting, January 5, 1904. 



Held at the American Museum of Natural History. President C. F. Groth pre- 

 sided with 14 members present. 



The minutes of the two previous meetings were read and approved. 



The resignation of Mr. E. J. Huntington as an active member of the society was 

 accepted. 



The treasurer, Mr. L. H. Joutel presented his annual report, showing that the 

 society had a balance of ^885.64. 



The librarian, Mr. C. Schaeffer, reported that during the year 1903 he had sent 

 out 15 entire sets of the Journal, 14 single volumes and about 45 single numbers be- 

 sides the regular subscriptions which contains 161 names. 17 new subscribers had 

 been added and 9 names dropped. 



The following exchanges have recently been received : 



lUus. Zeitschrift. f. Entomologie, Nos. 5-15. 



Histoire Physique, Naturelle et Politique de Madagascar, Vol. XXVII. 



Mittheilungen der Schweizer Entom. Gesellschaft Illustrierte Zeitschrift f. Ent., 

 Nos. S-15, 1903. 



Mr. J. R. de la Torre Bueno presented the following resolutions on the death of 

 our esteemed member, Thomas D. O'Connor. 



" Whereas : It has pleased God to take our friend and fellow-member Thomas 

 D. O'Connor; and 



" Whereas : In the time he was of our membership he endeared himself to all 

 by his unfailing courtesy and kindly spirit ; be it 



" Resolved : That the New York Entomological Society mourns the loss of one, 

 who in all his ways showed himself a true gentleman, a sincere friend, and a valuable 

 member, and be it further, 



" Resolved : That these resolutions be made known to the family of our regretted 

 fellow-member, and that the sympathy of the Society be extended to them in their 

 affliction." 



Moved by Dr. Love that these resolutions be placed in the Minutes and a copy 

 of these be forwarded to the relatives of the deceased. Seconded and carried. 



The secretary read the report of the committee placing in nomination the follow- 

 ing ticket : 



President — C. H, Roberts. 



Vice-President — C. W. Leng. 



Corresponding and Recording Secretary — H. G. Barber. 



