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Mus rattus. The skin of the iguana, Cychera beolopha, was 
exhibited, and the method of capture described. A few lizards 
were also shown, eight or nine species having been collected. 
The speaker had collected species of snakes, the largest of 
which, a species of boa-constrictor, was exhibited. 
He briefly mentioned the large collection of invertebrates, and 
stated that, for the most part, it had not yet been worked up. 
One of the Anemones, however, is probably new. In this con- 
nection the speaker called attention to the interest connected 
with the geographical distribution of the Actiniaria, as Prof. 
McMurrich considered them to be related to Pacific forms. 
In conclusion, Dr. Northrop mentioned the collection of 
plants, comprising about seven thousand specimens, and repre- 
senting about six hundred to seven hundred species. These, he 
stated, were being worked up by Mrs. Northrop, and thirty or 
forty of the species were in all probability new. 
The plants, as well as the birds, are decidedly Antillean in 
character and affinities. 
-At the close of the paper the meeting adjourned. 
January 19th, 1891. 
STATED MEETING. 
VICE-PRESIDENT Dr. Hussarp in the chair. 
About one hundred and fifty persons present. 
The minutes of January 12th were read and approved. 
The following resolutions were offered by Dr. Botton, and 
unanimously adopted : 
Whereas, CapTAIN THomas L. Casty, Corresponding Sec- 
retary of this Academy, and editor of the ANNALS, has himself 
vorne the entire expenses of publishing the edition of Numbers 
9, 10, 11, and 12, Vol. V., of the ANNALS (pages 307 to 504), 
said numbers containing his valuable contributions to Coleop- 
terology ; therefore, 
Resolved, That the thanks of the Academy are due, and are 
hereby offered, to Caprain Casey for his generosity ; also, 
Resolved, That the name of CapraiIn THomAsS L. CASEY be 
enrolled in the list of Patrons of the Academy ; and further 
