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appreciated talk on the work of the Academy. The ban- 

 quet in the evening was largely attended, and this feature 

 of the convention was, as usual, an enjoyable one. 



About 35 members started Friday evening for the field 

 trip to Apple River Canyon. Under the guidance of Dr. 

 H. S. Pepoon, Dr. H. C. Cowles and Mr. M. F. Kleeberger 

 the trip was made interesting to all. The party returned 

 to Chicago Sunday afternoon. 



Between 30 and 40 members went on the short trip Sat- 

 urday down the Eock Elver Valley. The Eockf ord Cham- 

 ber of Commerce furnished autos for the party, and Dr. 

 M. M. Leighton, Urbana, and Mr. P. B. Eiis, Sup't. of 

 Parks, Eockford, acted as guides. At the close of the 

 trip, on motion of Professor Bayley, a unanimous vote of 

 appreciation was given to Dr. Leighton for his care of 

 the party under his charge, and for his patience in an- 

 swering the numerous questions asked him concerning 

 the geology of the region traversed. 



Concerning the convention as a whole, many of the 

 members voiced the opinion that it was one of the best 

 the Academy had ever held. 



C. Frank Phipps, 



Secretary. 



