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known in this vicinity. He also alluded to the habits of 

 the Robin, Cow Bunting, Wren, Cherry Bird and Canada 

 Goose, relating several curious anecdotes illustrative of the 

 peculiarities of a number of the species. 



Dr. G. B. Loring, in connection with Mr. Ives' remarks, 

 spoke of the habits of the Eaves Swallows, a number of 

 which had built their nests on his barn. Dr. Loring also 

 claimed to be something of a Reading man, having once 

 had charge of a school in that town, and related some 

 amusing experiences connected with his professional duti- 

 es. His compensation was $15 per month and "board 

 round." He said that Rev. Dr. Flint, Hon. Amos Ken- 

 dall and Rev. Cyrus Pierce had also been school teachers 

 in the town. He related an anecdote of Mr. Kendall, who, 

 while Post Master General under Jackson's Administra- 

 tion, had astonished some Reading politicians who desired 

 a change of location in the town post office, by asking why 

 the petition did not bear the signatures of certain leading 

 men whom he named. "What!" said they, "do you know 

 the name of every man in the United States?" The truth 

 was Mr. Kendall remembered the names of some of the 

 citizens who had been his friends, while a school teacher, 

 at the age of sixteen. 



F. W. Putnam, of Salem, made a few remarks on the 

 geology of the town, called forth by Mr. Pillsbury's paper, 

 and then proceeded to describe the few insects and fishes 

 which had been collected during the morning. 



C. P. Judd, of Reading, occupied a few moments, quite 

 acceptably, with some interesting reminiscences of the 

 early history of the town. 



Ezra F. Newhall, of Salem, was elected a Resident 

 Member. 



On motion of Dr. Loring it was Voted: That the thanks 

 of the Essex Institute be presented to the Proprietors of 

 the old South Church of Reading, for the use of their 



