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tests of other granites, as set forth by Mr. G. P. Merrill in his valu- 
able work, Stones for Construction and Ornament, and with others 
in Volume I of the Final Report of the Geological Survey of Min- 
nesota, and others by Dr. A. W. Jackson in the recent Annual 
Reports of the State Mineralogist of California, it appears that the 
Chester stone endured well. 
It is much to be regretted that in miscellaneous tests of stone 
there is not some uniform course of procedure by which comparable 
data might be recorded. Some such generally accepted series would 
be welcomed by many observers. 
The Secretary read the following by title:— 
- A Select Bibliography of Chemistry. 
BY DR. H. CARRINGTON BOLTON. 
The Secretary announced that the Academy would adjourn until 
June 6th, the next meeting falling on Decoration Day. 
Meeting adjourned. 
June 6th, 1892. 
STATED MEETING. 
The President, Dr. Hvtpparpb, in the chair. Seven persons 
present. 
The minutes of May 23d were read and approved. 
As the Business Meeting failed of a quorum, all regular business 
was referred to the first meeting in October. 
The Secretary read the following papers by title :— 
Catalogue of the Described South American Species 
of the Calyptrate Muscide. 
BY C. H. TYLER TOWNSEND. 
The Paraguayan Plants Collected by Dr. Thomas 
Morong, 1888-1890. 
BY N. L. BRITTON. 
Pror. D. 8. Martnuwread the following paper entitled :— 
