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Hammerstones;” also in Dr. C. C. Abbott’s ‘‘ Primitive In- 
dustry,” chap. XXIX., ‘‘ Hand-hammers and Rubbing Stones,” 
and in Evans’s ‘‘ Ancient Stone Implements of Great Britain,” 
pp. 2138-221. References to these objects are frequent. 
PRESIDENT NEWBERRY remarked that these cobbles were 
doubtless employed in a variety of ways, and served the general 
purpose of hammers. 
The SECRETARY read a letter from Messrs. J. W. Hulke and 
W. Topley, General Secretaries of the Jnternational Geological 
Congress, to be held in London, in September, 1888, cordially 
inviting the members of the Academy to participate in the 
meeting and become members of the Congress, 
PRESIDENT NEWBERRY, speaking as a member of the 
American Committee, expressed his gratification with the 
character of the invitation, and the broad liberal spirit shown by 
the officers of the Congress, and hoped that every geologist in 
the Academy would join the Congress. 
The following resolutions were reported by the committee 
appointed to formulate the sentiments of the ACADEMY regard- 
ing the death of 
Asa Grau. 
Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty to remove at a ripe 
old age our revered friend and Honorary Member, as well as 
former efficient officer of this Academy, Professor ASA GRAY, 
be it therefore, 
Resolved, That we deplore in his death the loss of one of 
Science’s brightest ornaments, whose indomitable energy, un- 
ceasing activity, avd numerous valuable publications, placed him 
at the head of workers in that branch of Natural History to 
which he addressed himself with such untiring zeal, devotion, 
and success. 
Resolved, That eminent as he was as a naturalist, he was no 
less conspicuous in the possession of those many qualities which 
adorn the character of the Christian gentleman. His kindly 
nature and warm geniality were manifested to all who came in 
contact with him, and will enshrine him in the hearts and 
memories of all who enjoyed his nearer personal aquaintance. 
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to 
her who has been his constant companion during the greater 
