1(5 DAVENPORT ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES. 



In mineralogy, geology, and paleontology, we are still unpre- 

 pared to present even an approximate report of the numbers of 

 species or specimens. It is to be hoped that during the coming 

 year better progress may be made in arranging and cataloguing the 

 the collections in each department. This work becomes more and 

 more imperatively necessary and urgent each year as the collections 

 increase, and even now it will involve a great deal of labor. 



There are also now in the museum the following collections on 

 deposit : 



Insects — Three large cases and many small ones belonging to 

 our late President, J. Duncan Putnam. 



Birds — A fine glazed walnut case, containing one hundred spec- 

 imens, belonging to Dr. Wm. L. Allen ; and a general collection of 

 archffiological relics, fossils, minerals, and zoological specimens, 

 filling five large cases in the lower story, belonging to Mr. Lindley. 



We are still greatly deficient in our representation of the local 

 fauna, except the molluscs, which are quite fully represented. 



The mammals, birds, reptiles, and fishes need looking after. 



Of insects no collection of any importance has been made for 

 the Academy aside from Mr. Putnam's collection, which is a very 

 complete one of local as well as extra-limital species. 



During the last year we have procured a barrel of alcohol for 

 preserving specimens. A quantity of suitable bottles would now 

 enable us to preserve many which can easily be obtained. 



About $75 has been expended this year in mound explorations, 

 bringing very satisfactory returns ; and there is still an opportunity 

 for important work to be done if the means could be provided for 

 the necessary expenses. 



Respectfully submitted. 



W. H. Pratt, Curator. 



RECORDING SECRETARY'S REPORT. 



Ladies and Gentlemen of the Academy : — The Recording 

 Secretary begs leave to report. 



The meetings held during the year have been as follows : Regu- 

 lar meetings of the Academy, lo ; the average number present, lo ; 

 special meetings of the Academy, i ; regular meetings of the Trus- 

 tees, 4; average number present, 5. 



Regular members elected, 9 ; life members elected, 2 ; corres- 

 ponding members elected, 6 ; members withdrawn, 3 ; members 



