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names, bntbj the second, or the beginning of the third day, more 

 than seventy-five were present, besides a number of visitors. The 

 place of meeting was well chosen, being quite central; the room 

 spacious, light and airy, and the sittings comfortable. After the 

 call to order, G. C. Mellor, Esq., President of the Iron City Micro- 

 scopical Society, offered a few remarks, and was then followed by 

 B. C. Jillson, Ph. D., who, in behalf of the city and the local 

 society, presented an address of welcome. Mr. Jillson briefly 

 reviewed the growth and work of the Iron City Microscopical Soci- 

 ety, which owed its birth, about five years ago, to a few gentlemen 

 interested in the subject, and who, at that time, formed a union for 

 microscopical research in and about Pittsburg. From this nucleus 

 the society had taken on a rapid growth, and was now in a flourish- 

 ing condition. Although, as yet, no jjarticularly scientific work had 

 been accomplished, the speaker was greatly in the hope that the 

 future had a useful place in store for this society. The various 

 scientific institutions of Pittsburg were then spoken of, and the 

 visiting microscopists urged to avail themselves of this opportunity 

 to inspect them. • 



The cordial welcome given was responded to by President 

 Rogers, who pointed out the aim of the American Society, and the 

 advantages to be derived fi'om membership by all interested in 

 microscopical research. In closing his remarks. Prof. Rogers strongly 

 urged young men who take interest in scientific truths, to connect 

 themselves with the Society. 



The Rev. John Fox then offered the prayer, invoking the 

 Divine blessing upon the work and session of the Society. 



Prof. Kellicott, for the executive committee, then read several 

 recommendations. Among these was a motion to rescind by-law 

 No. 7, which was ultimately carried. 



In announcing the deaths which had occurred in the society 

 during the past year. Prof. Rogers mentioned the names of Dr. A. 

 Y. Moore, Mr. Bernard Persh, and Dr. Blaisdell. An elaborate 

 sketch of Dr. Moore's early life and training was, by special request, 

 then read by Mr. C. M. Vorce. 



Dr. R. H. Ward then offered a few remarks on a method of 

 producing a standing image with binoculars. 



In the afternoon Dr. Frank L. James, of the St. Louis Medical 

 and Surgical JourJial, gave the history of his methods of crystalliza- 

 tion by cold, and the manner in which he produces his wondei"fuIly 

 beautiful salicin and other slides. (See The Microscope, p. 166, of 

 this volume). 



