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reported paid : Mr. Chas. Davison, Miss Ella Davison, Dr. C. 

 C.^Parrj, Mrs. C. C. Parry, Mr. S. F. Smith, Mrs. S. F. Smith, 

 Mr. B. B. Woodward, Mr, Walker Adams, Mrs. Walker Adams, 

 Mrs. Karolin Fejervary. 



Dr. M. W. lies gave a brief description ot the collection of 

 minerals, which he has added to the Museum of the Academy, 

 and then read a paper, describing three new chemical tests of his 

 own discoverj^ viz : — 1, Detection of Xickel in the presence of 

 Cobalt; 2, Direct test for Calcium in the presence of Barium 

 and Strontium : and 3, Test for Boracic Acid. The paper was 

 illustrated by a few simple experiments. 



The chairman read an official circular from the Superintendent 

 of the United States Kaval Observatory, announcing the dis- 

 covery on the 11th and 17th inst. of two satellites of Mars, by 

 Prof. A. Hall. A large chart, prepared by Mr. W. H. Pratt, 

 showing the relations of Mars to the other planets during the 

 present month, was exhibited. 



At a Trustees' meeting, held September 8th, 1877. the bid of Franklin 

 Kirk to erect the Academy Uuilding, in accordance with the specifica- 

 tions, for $4,080, was accepted, it being the lowest bid presented. The 

 President and Secretary were directed to execute a contract with Mr. 

 Kirk for the erection of the building, as specified, to be completed by the 

 14th of December, 18T7. 



On the evenings of September 10th and llth, Miss Emma A. Smith, of 

 Peoria, delivered two lectures on the External and Internal Anatomy of 

 Insects, under the auspices of the Academy, in the rooms of the i'oung 

 Mens' Christian Association. The lectures were well attended, and 

 much interest was manifested. 



September 14th, 1877. — Historical SECTio:jf. 

 J. A. Crandall in the chair. 

 Seven members present. 



The donation of several books were reported, 

 Mr. W. C. Putnam read a paper on '•"The Battle of Fort 

 Stephenson, August 1st and 2d, 1813." The memorable siege 



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