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100 TRANSACTIONS OF THE [MAR dT 
Prof. Britton mentioned the recent death of Mr. J. H. Red- 
field, of Philadelphia, one of the oldest members of the Acad- 
emy, and suggested that a committee be appointed to prepare a 
suitable memorial. On motion, this was carried and the chair 
appointed Messrs. Britton, Julien and Martin. 
Dr. Julien brought before the Academy a circular in refer- 
ence to the Relief Expedition for Lieutenant Peary, and sug- 
-oested that the Academy contribute to the fund. 
On motion, the matter was referred to the Council. 
The Section of Geology and Mineralogy then organized and 
elected the foliowing sectional officers for the ensuing year: 
Chairman, Prov. J. J. STEVENSON. 
Secretary, Pror. J. F. Kemp. 
The first paper was by Prof. J. J. Stevenson, “ The Origin of 
the Pennsylvania Anthracite.” Discussion followed by Messrs. 
Britton, Julien and Kemp. 
The second paper by Dr. Wortmann was postponed one- 
month. The Secretary read by title the following papers, which 
were referred to the Publication Committee: 
G. F. Matthew, ‘‘ The Protolenus Fauna.” 
W. D. Matthew, ‘“ Effusive and Dike Rocks near St. John, 
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H. Ries, ‘‘ Pyroxenes of New York State.” 
N. Banks, “ Spiders of Colorado.” 
The first of these papers appears below, and the last will be- 
published in the Annals. 
The Academy then adjourned. 
J. F. Kemp, 
Recording Secretary. 
