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comb experienced in making a donation for the welfare of an 

 institution which has for its object the feeding of tlie noblest 

 part of man's nature, his mind, through exploration in the do- 

 main of science. She felt honored in being elected to a life 

 membership of the Academy, which has already gained a noble 

 reputation for its achievements in an imjDortant field of research. 

 It had taken a high position, not only in our own State, but 

 among the most noted scientific institutions and learned people 

 of far distant States. He concluded by expressing the thanks of 

 Mrs. Newcomb for the honor bestowed upon her, and for the 

 visit of the friends and members of the Academy upon this 

 occasion. 



Hon. James Renwick offered a resolution, directing the Trus- 

 tees of the Academy to have painted, with her consent, a full 

 length portrait of Mrs. Kewcomb, and that it be placed in one 

 of the chief rooms of the new building soon to be erected by 

 the Academy. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 



References having been made to the good offices of another 

 lady, Dr. C. C. Parry rose and read the resolution adopted by 

 the Trustees earlier in the day, making Mrs. Chas. E. Putnam 

 a life member of the Academy. The resolution was unani- 

 mously confirmed. 



The formal ceremonies being over, the members were enter- 

 tained with vocal and instrumental music by Miss Jennie But- 

 ton, and her sister, Mrs. Alice Button Atwell, after which the 

 party adjourned to the dining rooms, where a rich and bountiful 

 collation had been prepared by the ladies. After supper a short 

 time was spent in social enjoyment. 



March 9th, ISTT.^Adjoitrned Meeting. 



Dr. E. H. Hazen in the chair. 



Sixteen members present. 



Under the head of communications, the following letters were 

 read : 



