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(3.) The election of the following persons as corresponding 
members : 
Pror. WILLIAM R. DuDLey, Ithaca, N. Y. 
Pror. CHARLES S. Doutey, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Dr. CuHar.es E. FarrMAN, Lyndonville, N. Y. 
Dr. GeorGE E. FELL, Buffalo, N. Y. 
Pror. Eucene E. Fisu, Buffalo, N. Y. 
Pror. Davip S. Ketutcotrr, Columbus, O. 
Dr. A. C. Mercer, Syracuse, N, Y. 
Rev. C. H. Rowtey, Wesford, Mass. 
Pror. Henry S. Williams, Ithaca, N. Y. 
(4.) The election of the following persons as honorary members : 
Mr. GeorGE Kart GILBERT, Washington, D. C. 
Rev. Joun D. Kinc, Edgerton, Pa. 
Pror. ALBERT R. LEEDs, Hoboken, N. J. 
Pror. JosEpH Lerpy, Philadelphia, Pa. 
Pror. JoHN S. Newberry, New York City. 
Rev. Francis Wo.ttzeg, Bethlehem, Pa. 
The report of the Council was adopted and the candidates for 
active membership elected by formal ballot. The names for corres- 
ponding and honorary membership were laid over one month, under 
the rules. 
Mr. G. K. GiLBerT, chief geologist U.S. geological survey, gave 
an illustrated lecture on 
THE NIAGARA RIVER. 
In this paper Mr. Gilbert discussed the origin and history of the 
river, and the complex elements involved in the problem of determining 
the age of the gorge. The subject was discussed by several members, 
and the lecturer was given a vote of thanks. 
APRIL 28, 1890. 
STATED MEETING. 
The President, Pror. H. L. FarrcuIvp, in the chair. 
Sixty-four persons present. 
