1891. ] NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES. 67 
The report of the CoUNCIL was read, recommending the for- 
mation of a Section in Astronomy. In accordance with this re- 
port the following resolution was adopted: 
Resolved, That the recommendation of the Councrt for the 
formation of a Section of Astronomy in the New York Academy 
of Sciences be approved. 
REPORT OF THE RECORDING SECRETARY FOR THE YEAR END- 
ING FEBRUARY 23D, 1891. 
New York, February 23d, 1891. 
There have been 12 meetings of the CoUNCIL, 38 meetings of 
the Academy (including 9 public lectures), and 4 joint meetings. 
Thirty-one formal or announced papers have been read as 
follows, on 
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Besides nine papers read by title and a number of informal 
communications on a variety of topics. 
The average attendance at meetings, exclusive of -public lec- 
tures, is 20. 
There are 239 Resident Members, including 66 Fellows. 
During the past year the Academy has elected 
14 Resident Members, 
11 Corresponding Members, 
1 Honorary Member, 
2 Fellows. 
Fifteen members were lost by death, resignation, etc. 
Submitted by 
H. CaRRINGTON BOLTON, 
Recording Secretary. 
Approved February 23d, 1891. 
