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that the storm originated. But Prof. Daniells is quite convinced that it was 

 here that it first struck the earth. The storm passed over 128 miles of space 

 in 4 hours time. The velocity was registered at various points along the 

 route and the retardation calculated. The distribution of the debris was 

 noted. 



The paper was discussed by Prof. Chamberlin, who took issue with Prof. 

 Danielle' theory of the non-local origin of the cyclone. 



The Academy adjourned at 4 o'clock to visit Science Hall, on invitation of 

 Pres. Bascom of the University. This building is admirably adapted for the 

 scientific work for which it has been erected. 



Fourth Session. 



December 28, 7 :30 P. M. 



The evening session was opened by the election of officers. 



Dr. Chapin, of Beloit, was elected president. A resolution was adopted 

 providing for the immediate election :of three vice presidents of the depart- 

 ments of Science, Arts and Letters, respectively, and for the postponement 

 of the election of the remaining department officers until the next meeting. 



The following officers were then elected: 



Vice President Department of Sciences — Prof. K. D. Irving, Madison. 



Vice President Department of Arts — Hon. G. H. Paul, Milwaukee. 



Vice President Department of Letters — Dr. G. M. Steele, Appleton. 



General Secretary — Dr. J. E. Davies, Madison. 



Treasurer — Hon. S. D. Hastings, Madison. 



Curator of Cabinet — Prof, G. W. Peckham, Milwaukee. 



Librarian — Dr. E. A. Birge, Madison. 



A memorial of Dr. J. B. Peuling, written by Dr. S. H. Carpenter, was read 

 by Prof. Allen. This was followed by a paper by Mrs. A. W. Bate of Milwau- 

 kee on the " Regime of the ISTursery," which indicated the proper regulations 

 for the nursery in order to secure the most beneficial results to young 

 children. The subject was considered under the heads of physical, ethical 

 and intellectual culture. Physical culture is the basis of all ; hygienic reg- 

 ulations should be carefully enforced. Ethical culture should be taught by 

 parental example. Responsibility should be gradually given to the child. 

 The very young child should never be crammed with book knowledge. 

 Make home a home. 



The following amendment to the constitution was proposed by Prof. Allen 

 and laid over until the next meeting, under the rules: 



Resolved, That section 3 of the constitution be amended so as to reduce the 

 number of departments to three, viz. : 

 Department of Sciences. 

 Department of Arts. 

 Department of Letters. 

 And that the existing amendment to section 3 be repealed. 



Adjourned. 



