2<S4 DAVENPORT ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES. 



The publication committee reported t8o pages of Vol. V. printed. 



Messrs. W. H. BronsonandM. Wheelerwere elected regular members. 



It was announced that classes from the i)ublic schools would be 

 received the coming week. 



Prof. Pratt then took up the subject of " Gravitation," presenting 

 some original views which gave rise to an animated discussion. The 

 subject was illustrated by beautifully executed diagrams and figures on 

 the blackboard. 



October 2j, i88g. — Regular Meetinc;. 



President McCowen in the chair ; seven members and many visitors 

 present. 



An interesting lecture on "Coal Plants" was given by Curator 

 Pratt. 



Noveinhci- 2g, i88g. — Regular Meeting. 



E. S. Ballord, chairman /w /cw/. ; seven members present. 



Prof. P. C. Wolcott of Griswold College, and O. J. (iwynn. Assist- 

 ant Signal Service Observer, were elected to regular membership. 



Capt. W. P. Hall addressed the Academy on "The Markings of 

 Ancient Pottery." 



December 2^, i88g. — Regular Meetinc;. 



President McCowen in the chair ; seven members present. 

 Messrs. E. P. Lynch, C. E. Harrison, and W. H. Pratt were ap- 

 pointed a nominating committee for the coming election of officers. 



January J, i8go. — Trustees' Meeting. 



President McCowen in the chair ; eight members present 

 The treasurer reported receipts during the past year, $889.42 ; 

 expenditures, $848.64. 



January 14, i8go. — Annual Meeting. 



President McCowen in the chair ; ten members present. 

 Reports of officers were presented, as follows : 



RECORDING SECRETARY'S REPORT. 



Beside the annual meeting there have been held during the year 

 10 regular meetings, with an average attendance of 8 ; i special meet- 



