extend its influence broadly rather than minutely. One of the 

 great advantages would be the opportunity which it would 

 furnish for specialists to gain interesting facts outside of their 

 own lines. He suggested that the secretary should be in 

 Springfield in order to keep in touch with legislation. 



Miss Stella M, Hague, Rockford College, expressed her in- 

 terest and that of Rockford College in the organization. 



W. F. M. Goss, University of Illinois, advocated caution in 

 dividing the academy into sections, and the importance of keep- 

 ing in mind the larger interests. 



H. A. Gleason, University of Illinois, called attention to the 

 inspiration and help which the academy might afford younger 

 men. 



F. C. Gates, Chicago, thought that the high schools should 

 be in touch with the academy. 



W. E. Loomis, Springfield, spoke in the interest of as- 

 tronomy. 



A. W, French, Springfield, expressed the hope that the 

 academy would do much towards advancing scientific spirit and 

 knowledge. 



The meeting then adjourned till 2 P. M. 



Afternoon Session. 

 2:15 P. M. 



Meeting called to order at 2:15 P. M. by the president pro 

 tempore. 



Upon motion of S. W. Williston, chairman of the committee 

 on constitution, the draft of the proposed constitution was pre- 

 sented. It was read by the secretary of the committee, F. L. 



