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growing interest felt in ethnology, the editor desiring to make a full 

 monthly summary of work of scientific value done in this country. 



On motion of Mr. Thompson, the invitation was accepted. 



A communication was received from Mr. C. E. Putnam, resigning 

 his position as Corresponding Secretary. The resignation was accepted, 

 to take effect at the next regular meeting; and, on motion of Mr. 

 Thompson, the following resolution was unanimously adopted: 



Resolved, That in accepting the resignation of Mr. C. E. Putnam, as Cor- 

 responding Secretary, we desire to express our regret at the necessity which 

 impels him to withdrawal; and our high appreciation of the valuable services 

 he has rendered in his official relations with the Academy hitherto. 



A paper from Prof. F. Starr, of Cedar Rapids, entitled "Bibliography 

 of Iowa Antiquities," was received, and referred to the Publication 

 Committee. 



The report of the Committee on Revision of the Constitution and 

 By-Laws was, on motion, taken up and read; the revised Constitution 

 and By-Laws were considered, section by section, and, on motion, 

 adopted. 



April 15, 1887. — Adjourned Meeting. 



President C. E. Harrison in the chair; eleven members present. 



Mr. George H. French stated the object of the meeting to be the 

 consideration and reply to a circular sent out by the Bureau of Agri- 

 culture, in regard to sparrows. It had been sent him by Prof. Barrows, 

 Assistant Ornithologist in the Department, but he preferred, instead of 

 personally responding to it, to bring the matter before the Academy of 

 Sciences for consideration. 



The questions propounded in the circular were considered seriatim, 

 and the discussion was participated in by most of those present. 



On motion, the Curator was instructed to fill out answers to the 

 questions of the circular, giving the general drift of sentiment in this 

 community in regard to the subject. 



April 29, 1887. — Regular Meeting. 



President C. E. Harrison in the chair; sixteen members present. 



Librarian reported two hundred nineteen additions to the library 

 during the month. 



Curator reported a large number of donations to the museum. 



Dr. C. H. Preston was nominated to fill the vacancy caused by the 

 resignation of Mr. C. E. Putnam as Corresponding Secretary, and was 

 elected by acclamation. 



