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Dr. Hazen presented to the Trustees a Spectacular Drama which he 

 had prepared, as suitable, perhaps, for the anniversary meeting. 



The President reported that the property of the Academy in Le 

 Claire had been sold for $25.00. 



On motion of Mr. Pratt, it was voted to place the amount to the 

 credit of the Publication Fund. 



Mr. Fulton, on behalf of the Lecture Committee, reported encour- 

 aging progress in securing local speakers and arranging topics and dates. 



On motion of Mr. Pratt, it was voted to give complimentary tickets 

 to the course to the members of the Agassiz Chapters of the city. 



September 28, 1888. — Regular Meeting. 



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



Additions to the library, one hundred twenty-seven. Library Com- 

 mittee reported four hundred feet of additional shelving put up during 

 the month, making room for four thousand more books and pamphlets. 



The Museum Committee reported that they had secured the promise 

 of the necessary four cases to complete the alcove arrangement of the 

 basement, which would provide a very desirable and necessary addi- 

 tion to the available space for displaying the collection. 



The feasibility of cutting and polishing specimens in the Academy 

 was discussed and laid over for further information as to necessary fix- 

 tures, expenses, etc. 



October ij, 1888. — Special Meeting. 



Special meeting convened at the office of Dr. Preston to take action 

 in relation to the decease of the Hon. George H. French, one of our 

 life members. 



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



The President stated the object for which the meeting was called, and 

 in pursuance of this object, he appointed a committee on resolutions 

 consisting of James Thompson, Dr. C. H. Preston, and Major G. P 

 McClelland. 



On behalf of the committee, Mr. Thompson presented the following 

 resolutions, which were unanimously adopted : 



Whereas, Amid the changes of human life, our esteemed and respected 

 fellow-citizen, the Hon. George H. French, has closed his earthly career and 

 left the scenes of his usefulness here in the full strength of his manhood for- 

 ever; and 



