206 THE AMERICAN MOISTHLY [September, 



Bv G. S. Woolman, with Beck and Acme: Watt's fern leaf gold 

 crystals, tongue of blow fly, diatoms, and butterfly scales. 



By J. Zentmayer, with Centennial : Crystals of gold, with army 

 stand, diatoms. 



By R. S. Reynolds, with B. & L. : Cider vinegar showing eels. 



The blood of murderer Kemmler formed the ghastly subject for an 

 eager crowd of morbid curiosity-seekers. In the biological exhibit there 

 was much interest to be found in the examination of the circulation of 

 the blood in the tail of a fish and the foot of a frog, both live subjects. 

 Beautiful l:)ouquets of flowers were seen in one instrument formed of 

 the tiny scales of butterflies ; the hair of an Egyptian mummy was 

 shown in another ; micro-photographs representing scenes in cities, an- 

 imals, pages of text-books abounded ; various crystals which are of 

 rare occurrence in mineralogy ; parasites of the human flesh ; animal- 

 cules of fluids and scores of other subjects were shown. 



The exhibition lasted two hours, and the wonders of the microscope 

 seemed veritable miracles to some, who for the flrst time peered 

 through the tube. The local managers are justified in feeling proud 

 over the success of this soiree which rivalled, if anything, that held in 

 Buflalo one year previous. It was said to be the finest public exhibi- 

 tion of microscopical subjects ever given. 



FRIDAY MORNING. 



In the absence of Mr. C. M. Vorce, of Cleveland, Dr. James opened 

 the discussion on " Fees of Experts with the Microscope." The dis- 

 cussion was quite animated. 



The only papers of the day " The Microscopic Identification of 

 Hair," by Prof. Ewell, and "The Cancer Cell," by Dr. L. Young- 

 husband, of Detroit, were read by title. 



Prof. Seaman precipitated a discussion by favoring " The advisability 

 of meeting at the same time and place as the American Association 

 for the Advancement of Science." He stated that several of the gen- 

 tlemen present belonged to both societies, and meeting close together 

 would save time and money. Several motions regarding the matter 

 were oftered, and it was left in the hands of the Executive Committee. 

 The report of the committee on tube length was then read and 

 adopted. 



Treasurer C. C. Mellor read his report for the year. At this meet- 

 ing $340 had been collected, and the cash on hand amounted to $528.44. 

 Subscriptions to the Spencer and Tolles funds now aggregate $353.86. 

 The financial aspect of the Society is considered very encouraging. 



The report of the Nominating Committee was presented by Mr. 

 Mellor, and the nominees elected unanimously, as follows: President, 

 Dr. F. L. James, of St. Louis; Vice-Presidents, Dr. E. W. Claypole, 

 of Akron, Ohio, and Prof. Marshall D. Ewell, of Chicago ; Secretary, 

 Dr. W. H. Seaman, of Washington ; Treasurer, C. C. Mellor, of 

 Pittsburg; Executive Committee, Dr. E. L. Shurley, of Detroit, Dr. 

 J. O. Stillson, of Indianapolis, Dr. A. Cliflbrd Mercer, of Syracuse. 

 The Treasurer was given power to appoint a deputy custodian. 



After the reading of a paper by Prof. Gage, of Ithaca, on "Form 

 and Endings of Striated Muscular Fil)res," the business session ad- 

 journed. 



