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other advance in knowledge, may be expected to yield practical results. 
At least we may hope to contribute somewhat toward dispelling the 
mystery of the aurora which has so long baffled the curiosity of man- 
kind. ; 
NOVEMBER 25, 1889. 
STATED MEETING. 
The President, Pror. H. L. FAIRCHILD, in the chair. 
Thirty-seven persons present. 
Mr. H. L. Preston exhibited so-called “mummy-eyes”’ found 
with Peruvian mummies. The President said they were undoubtedly 
the crystalline lenses from the eyes of the “ cuttle-fish.” 
Mr. J. E. Putnam showed and explained a Weston direct-reading 
voltmeter. 
The Secretary, Pror. A. L. AREy, read a paper, with experimental 
illustrations, on 
NEW METHODS OF PHYSICAL MEASUREMENT. 
DECEMBER Qg, 1889. 
STATED MEETING. 
The President, Pror. H. L. FArRcHILD, in the chair. 
Thirty persons present. 
The Council report recommended, 
(1.) The payment of certain bills. 
(2.) The election as active members of the following candidates : 
SerGcT. W. O, BAILEY, 
Miss JEANNETTE BENNETT, 
Mrs. C."M. CurtTIs, 
Mr. A. ERNISSE, 
Miss Kate LEwiIis, 
Mr. W. C. WorRTHINGTON. 
