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Pusriic LEcTURE. 
January 27th, 1896. 
The second public lecture in the course of 1895-96 was de- 
livered by Prof. R. E. Dodge, of the Teacher’s College, on 
“The Physical Geography of New York City and Neighbor- 
hood.” The lecturer illustrated his remarks with an extensive 
series of lantern views and was attentively listened to by about 
fifty persons. 
At the conclusion of the lecture a vote of thanks was extended 
the lecturer. bg 
J. F. Kemp, 
Secretary. 
ExtrA MEETING OF THE BIOLOGICAL SECTION. 
January 31st, 1896. 
An extra meeting of the Biological Section of the Academy 
was held on the evening of January 31st, in Hamilton Hall, 
Columbia College. 
The object of the meeting was to hold a symposium and dis- 
cussion on the “ The Origin of Instinct.” 
The discussion was opened by Prof. C. Lloyd Morgan, of 
Bristol, England. It was participated in by Prof. J. Mark 
Baldwin, of Princeton University, Prof. J. McK. Cattell and 
Prof. H. F. Osborn, both of Columbia University, and others. 
Nearly 100 persons were present. 
J. F. Kemp. 
Secretary. 
REGULAR Business MEETING. 
February 3d, 13896. 
The Regular Business Meeting of the Academy was held on 
February 3, 1896, at Hamilton Hall, Columbia College. Presi- 
dent J. K. Rees in the chair. Fifteen persons present. 
