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DECEMBER 17, 1897. 
SIXTEENTH REGULAR MEETING, 
The president, Dr. C. W. Harcirvt, in the chair. 
‘Twenty-five persons present. 
The report of the council recommended : 
(1) That the name of Albert Perrior be added to the char- 
ter membership list. 
(2) That a public exhibit be given the third Tuesday in 
January. 
(3) That Charles. Wheelock and James M. Bronson be 
elected associate members. 
(4) That Charles E. White, A. Clifford Mercer, S. G. 
Harris, and F. P. Knowlton be elected active members. 
(5) That treasurer be authorized to secure some necessary 
supplies. 
The report was adopted, the consent given, and the members 
elected by formal ballot. 
Prof. E. N. Pattee read a paper entitled: 
CHEMISTRY IN MODERN LIFE. 
JANUARY IT, 1808. 
SPECIAL MEETING. 
Dr. Charles W. Hargitt, president of the academy, presided 
at this meeting which was held in the Historical Rooms. 
A lecture was given by Dr. E. C. Quereau entitled: 
CHANGES IN THE CRUST OF THE EARTH. 
Dr. Quereau spoke of various agencies at work affecting 
the surface of the earth constantly, and illustrated his remarks 
with stereopticon views representing scenes in various parts of 
the country. 
