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LIBRARY. 
The Library numbers over 18,000 titles, and is especially rich 
in sets of the publications of American and Foreign Societies. 
In this respect it is one of the most complete in this country. It 
is now shelved in a special room of the Library building at Co- 
lumbia College, and is accessible to Members from § A. M. to 10 
P. M., every day of the year. 
MEETINGS. 
The Academy at present enjoysthe hospitality of Columbia 
College in the use of Hamilton Hall. There is, however, no 
official connection between the Academy and the College. Meet- 
ings are held every Monday at § p. M., from October to May in- 
clusive. One evening of the month is given to a general busi- 
ness and scientific session. The other evenings are given to the 
Astronomical and Physical, Biological (Phfsiology, Zodlogy, 
Botany), Geological and Mineralogical sections. Other sections 
may be formed by a vote of the Council and one is now being 
organized in Philology and Philosophy. Each of the Sectional 
evenings is devoted mainly to respective papers and discussions. 
All the meetings are open to the public and are announced with 
the subjects of the papers to be read in the bulletins of the 
Scientific Alliance of New York. 
POPULAR LECTURES. 
The Academy is largely aided in its scientific work by its 
general membership, and the course of illustrated popular lec- 
tures arranged for each winter is specially for the benefit of the 
general Members and of the public. The subjects of the lec- 
tures are chosen from different branches of science, and are de- 
signed to present in a popular manner the latest results of re- 
search. Each member receives two. Course tickets, and addi- 
tional tickets can be procured. During the present year, 1895-6, 
the lectures are being delivered in the large lecture room of the 
Columbia Law School. 
Persons desiring to jointhe Academy or support its scientific 
work by subscription should address, 
THE SECRETARY, 
New York Academy of Sctence, 
CotumBia University, New York Ciry. 
