56 ROCHESTER ACADEMY OF SCIENCE. [May 12, 
The President gave a lecture on 
METHODS OF ANIMAL RESPIRATION, 
which was profusely illustrated with charts and diagrams, and was 
discussed by Dr. Roseboom, Mr. Bacon and others. 
It was announced that the Zoological Section would hold its meet- 
ings at the residence of Prof. Henry A. Ward. 
May 12, 18go. 
STATED MEETING. 
The President, Pror. H. L. FAIRCHILD, in the chair. 
Thirty-three persons present. 
The Council report recommended : 
(1.) The payment of certain bills. 
(2.) That the Academy make an excursion to Stony Brook Glen, 
May 30th. 
(3.) The election of Miss Ella G. Lawton as a resident member. 
(4.) The election of the following members as fellows : 
J. M. Davison, 
BoB BowEne 
EMIL KUICHLING, 
FRANZ MIiiCKE, 
H. L. PRESTON. 
FRANK A. WARD. 
The recommendations of the report were adopted, and Miss Lawton 
elected by formal bollot. The election of. fellows was laid over one 
month under the rules. 
The candidates for corresponding and honorary membership named 
at the preceding business meeting, April 14, were elected by formal 
ballot. 
A paper was read by Dr. ANNA H. SEARING, on 
THE LIFE HISTORY OF SOME OF THE FUNGI. 
The paper was discussed by Dr. Roseboom and the President. 
