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also possessed a copy of Bruce’s Journal, and Mr. Kunz stated he 
too owned a copy. 
Mr. Kunz spoke of his connection with the Century Dictionary, 
and of a controversy on paper he had concerning the true nature 
of ‘‘ Rhinestone,” a lexicographer of eminence claiming it to be 
quartz, whereas it is known to be paste. 
Dr. Brirron asked Pror. CHESTER whether any definite date 
could be assigned to the beginnings of mineralogical nomenclature ; 
botanical terminology dates chiefly from Linnaeus. Pror. CHESTER 
replied that, after Pliny, perhaps Agricola was the first authority, 
and that in Agricola’s work he had found only one new name, fluor. 
Minerals began to be scientifically differentiated about 1780-1790, 
and systematic nomenclature of minerals probably dated back to 
this epoch. 
After some remarks by Dr. Husparp the meeting adjourned. 
February Ist, 1892. 
REGULAR BUSINEss MEETING. 
Vice-President Dr. Husparp in the chair. Highteen persons 
present. 
The minutes of January 4th were read and approved. 
Pror. THomas Eaneston reported, on behalf of the Audubon 
Monument Committee, that $9004 had been subscribed, of which 
about $250 would probably never be paid. He then introduced the 
following resolutions, which were adopted :— 
Resolved, That the Audubon Monument Committee have power 
to erect the monument to Audubon, and to make the proper arrange- 
ments for the ceremonies of the unveiling, provided the work is all 
done without expense to the Academy. 
zesolved, That Pror. J. A. ALLEN be added to the Audubon 
Monument Committee. 
Pror. Eartston further explained the work of the committee, 
and the co-operation of Trinity Church Corporation in providing a 
new plot and vault for the remains. , 
Pror. Hairston exhibited a yellow sapphire (oriental topaz) of 
unusual beauty. 
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