268 MICROSCOPICAL JOURNAL. [November. 



C. Falk exhibited a specimen tape-worm mounted in balsam, which 

 he found to be the best medium for such objects. Dr. H. M. Whelpley 

 presented a copy of McDonald's microscopical examination of water 

 and reviewed the work quite favorably. J. B. Whitney resigned as 

 treasurer on account of leaving the city, and Wm. Ilhardt was elected 

 to fill the vacancy. 



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Washington, D. C. — L. M. Mooers, Secy. 

 Tuesday., Oct. 14., i8go. — The annual election of officers resulted in 

 the choice of the following : President, Dr. Thos. Taylor ; vice-pres- 

 ident, Dr. C. H. Stowell ; corresponding secretary, Dr. J. Melvin 

 Lamb ; recording secretary, Mr. L. M. Mooers ; treasurer, Mr. J. M. 

 Yznaga ; curator. Prof W. H. Seaman. Dr. Seaman gave a brief ac- 

 count of the Detroit meeting. 



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