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The resignation of A. H. Breckenfeld, offered on account of 

 his approaching departure for San Diego, was accepted. Presi- 

 dent Wickson spoke feelingly of the exceedingly pleasant rela- 

 tions which had always existed between the retiring officer and 

 the society, and at the conclusion of his remarks a cordial vote 

 of thanks was tendered Mr. Breckenfeld for his services as Re- 

 cording Secretary. Under a suspension of the rules he was duly 

 elected an honorary member of the society, and thereupon fit- 

 tingly expressed his appreciation of the honor conferred. His 

 successor will be elected at the next meeting. 



A piece of wood, apparently fossilized, was sent in by Geo. A. 

 Raymond, with the information that it had been struck at a 

 depth of 325 feet in an artesian well now being bored in Kern 

 county, Cal. The overlying material was mostly clay and the 

 surrounding country was entirely destitute of timber. After 

 an interesting discussion the specimen was referred to Prof. 

 Hanks for microscopical examination. 



Dr. Riehl donated a slide of a very minute larval form of 

 insect, in which the vascular system was particularly clearly 

 shown. 



A varied assortment of entomological, botanical and minera- 

 logical specimens was donated by F. L. Howard, who had col- 

 lected them on the slopes of Mount Shasta. Some peculiar 

 varieties of porous obsidian attracted much attention. 



Mr. Riedy stated that the work of stamping the books, plates, 

 etc., in the library with the cut recently adopted by the society 

 had been commenced and would soon be completed. 



The meeting thereupon adjourned to the 14th prox. 



A. H. Breckenfeld, Recording Secretary 



