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-all came to a most miserable end. These brutes would liave 

 committed yet more villanies, had He not shortened their days. 

 Most of these cruel villains perished miserably without the least 

 contrition or repentance. Although God is infinitely gracious 

 and merciful, there is reason enough to fear that they were con- 

 demned to eternal torments." 



December 13, 1886. 



STATED MEETING. 



The President, Dk. J. S. Newberry, in the chair. 



Over one hundred persons present. 



The President exhibited, in illustration of his paper on 

 Earthquakes, read October 18th, a series of lantern views, from 

 photographs recently taken at Charleston, Somerville, and other 

 localities in South Carolina affected by the late earthquake. 



December 20, 1886. 



STATED MEETING. 



The President, Dr. J. S. Newberry, in the chair. 



One hundred and thirty-two persons present. 



The President announced the death of Dr. Isaac Lea, a 

 ■Corresponding Member, and described his life and work. 



Mr. Elmer L. Corthell delivered an address upon 



the isthmian SHIP railway. 

 (Illustrated with Maj), and Lantern views.) 

 Adjournment until January 10th, 1887. 



January 10, 1887. 

 Eegular Business Meeting. 

 The President, Dr. J. S. Newberry, in the chair. 

 Twenty-three persons present. 



