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WEDNESDAY EVENING. 



The members were entertained in the evening at the elegant residence 

 of Dr. Lucien Howe, on Delaware avenue. The most social spirit 

 prevailed. About nine o'clock the guests were requested to pass into 

 the dining-hall, where they remained until a late hour indulging them- 

 selves to their hearts' content with the luxuries so kindly furnished by 

 their genial host. When felicity was at the height the gentlemen were 

 suddenly surprised by the entrance of the lady members, who, it seems, 

 though not caring for the cigars, could not resist the chance to see how 

 the sterner members were enjoying themselves. The following toasts 

 were offered : 



By Dr. Lewis, on the American Society. 



Dr. James, although past thirty, still a hopeless bachelor, was ac- 

 knowledged as the only fit person to propose the health of the ladies ; 

 reluctantly he complied to this request in language both soulful and 

 pathetic. 



By Prof. Kellicott, on the Past of the Society. 



By Dr. Seaman, on the Future of the Society. 



The most noteworthy feature of the evening was the kind remem- 

 brance of members who were unable to be present. 



Dr. Howe spoke feelingly of his relations with Dr. Bernard Persh, a 

 man who, like Goldsmith's village preacher, was dear to all who knew 

 him ; one more skilled to help those struggling to aid mankind than to 

 step in and claim the honors himself. 



Dr. Taylor related his own dealings with Dr. Persh, whose death he 

 mourned as a brother's. 



Rev. Francis Wolle, who has done more in the study of Fresh-water 

 Alga? and the Desmids of the United States, and that without the aid 

 of the Government, than any other living man, was also kindly re- 

 membered. 



Dr. Louis Bull mustered a quartette, which rendered excellent mu- 

 sic. Toasts were also offered by Dr. Howe, Prof. Ward, and others. 



Dr. Howe's " Commers " was one of the many pleasing features 

 which will make the visiting scientists long remember their stay in 

 Buffalo. 



THURSDAY MORNING. 



At the opening of the session Doctors Fell and Smith made announce- 

 ments relating to the soiree and the excursion. 



Dr. Lewis said that the time had arrived for electing a committee to 

 ballot for president. He appointed Dr. Blackham to act as teller. 



The following gentlemen were elected as a nominating committee, 

 to report nominations for officei-s : Prof. T. J. Burrill, Dr. Frank L. 

 James, Prof. D. S. Kellicott, C. C. Mellor, Dr. R. H. Ward, William 

 H. Walmsley, and W. A. E. Drescher. 



Upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee, Dr. F. W. 

 Ross, Mrs. C. B. Lewis, and Messrs. F. Selleck, E. D. Hall, A. J. 

 Gawne, and H. S. Brode were elected members. 



The first paper read was on " The Best Technique for Photo-micros- 

 copy with High Powers," by George W. Rafter, and a very animated 

 discussion followed, Dr. Detmers, Prof. Burrill, Dr. Taylor, Dr. Mer- 

 cer, and Dr. Blackham participating. 



