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The readers of this journal well know our feelings on this 
point. We have lived too long in the busy West; we accom- 
plish too much work ourselves, to rest satisfied with the tedious, 
tiresome delays shown in the publication of the Proceedings. 
Of course the trouble is just where our President points out; 
it is in “ the revision of manuscript,” and ‘“ the preparation of 
drawings.” If the Secretary could have the manuscripts and 
drawings at the close of the annual session, he could mail the 
Proceedings to members in thirty days. The improved methods 
of engraving are such that we know of firms who would en- 
grave the illustrations for all the papers in less than a week. 
Do not blame the publishing committee. Put the delay where 
it belongs, and carry out the President’s suggestions as quoted 
above. 
Mr. President, I move that the author of each paper pre- 
sented before this society be requested to deposit a copy of said 
paper with the Secretary before adjournment. 
I move that in the future each author be required to de- 
posit a copy of his paper with the Secretary before adjourn- 
ment, and, when illustrated, that all drawings be left with the 
paper also. 
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HOW TO REACH ROCHESTER. 
We would suggest to our Western friends that they consult 
our advertising pages before deciding how to reach Rochester. 
** All roads lead to Rome,” and nearly as many lead to the above 
enterprising city. So we suggest that you go to the White 
Mountains while you are about it and stop over at Rochester on 
your return trip. 
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The September number of this journal will contain a full ae- 
count of the Rochester meeting. 
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We have just completed the manuscript for an 8vo. volume 
of 400 pages. The work will be ready by the first of October if 
not before. Full descriptions will appear in future numbers. 
