262 DAVENPORT ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES. 



After appropriate remarks by several of the members present, the 

 regular order of business was taken up. 



The Librarian reported three hundred five additions to the library 

 since June. 



The Curator reported large donations to the museum, of shells, fos- 

 sils and curiosities of various kinds, and some of great scientific interest. 



Mr. Pilsbry presented fifty mounted and labeled microscopic slides, 

 showing the anatomy of the mollusk. Also, several hundred fishes of 

 local species, being part of a collection which he, in connection with 

 J. E. Elliott, of Rock Island, is making for the Academy. 



The Publication Committee, through Dr. Preston, reported Volume 

 V. well on the way, one-fourth of the matter being already in the hands 

 of the printer, and enough to complete the volume waiting to be edited. 



Two corresponding members were elected : Rev. Thomas L. Young 

 and L. A. Cox. 



A communication was read from Dr. Githins, Hamilton, Illinois, de- 

 scribing a worm-like creature thrown up by an artesian well at the 

 Sanitarium at that place. 



Edison's "Pyro-magnetic Generator" was then discussed. Mr. Pratt 

 gave an account of the experiments leading up to this new discovery, 

 and of the apparatus used. Much interest was manifested in the re- 

 sults which may be expected to result from this discovery. 



The Academy then adjourned to examine Mr. Pilsbry's microscop- 

 ical slides. 



October 7, 1887. — Adjourned Meeting. 



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



Librarian reported one hundred sixty-seven additions to the library. 



Curator reported large number of donations to the museum. 



The committee appointed to nominate a successor to the late Charles 

 E. Putnam, as Trustee, reported the name of Mr. W. C. Putnam, who 

 was unanimously elected. 



A communication was read from the Humboldt Science Club, about 

 to adjourn indefinitely owing to the departure from the city of a major- 

 ity of its members, thanking the Academy for the use of the rooms, and 

 for kindness and past favors. On motion of Dr. Preston, the vote of 

 thanks was accepted and ordered to be recorded. 



Lavinius W. Petersen, Jr., was elected to regular membership. 



