280 DAVENPORT ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES. 



Whereas, In his departure from among us, the Academy has lost one of its 

 oldest Trustees and most efficient life members and benefactors; therefore be it 



Resolved, Thai we mourn his loss not only as a fellow member, who in times 

 of need aided the Academy by his influence, voice, and purse, hut also as a 

 citizen who was ever foremost in all that pertained to the intellectual, moral, 

 and material welfare of the city. 



Resolved, That these resolutions be entered in the minutes of the Academy, 

 and that a copy be furnished for publication in the city papers. 



On motion, resolved that the members of the Academy be requested 

 to attend the funeral. 



October jo, 1888. — Regular Meeting. 



President Harrison in the chair; six members present. 



Curator reported that the four cases provided by the contributions 

 of the late Hon. G. H. French and others are being constructed and 

 will soon be furnished. 



The president referred to the decease of Mr. French since the last 

 regular meeting and thought it desirable to make this somewhat of a 

 memorial meeting, members presenting such reminiscences or giving 

 expression to their feelings as they might desire. 



Mr. Thompson, Mr. Holmes, and Mr. Lynch each made remarks in 

 accordance with this suggestion. 



January 2, 1889. — Adjourned Meeting. 



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



Curator exhibited a series of sixteen fine plaster casts received from 

 Prof. L. A. Cox, of Keokuk, representing beautiful crinoids in his col- 

 lection, and found in that vicinity. Also, a collection of fifteen species 

 of fossil plants from the Dakota group (cretaceous) collected in Kansas, 

 and sent to the Academy by Charles H. Sternberg, of Lawrence, Kan- 

 sas, by exchange. 



The following paper was presented by title: "The genus, Ceanothus, 

 as represented on the Pacific Coast of North America," by Dr. Parry. 

 On motion, referred to Publication Committee. 



