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this, maintaining that the capillary attraction would neutralize all the down- 

 ward pressure. The paper was further discussed by Dr. Hoy, Prof. Irving 

 and Prof. Wooster. Prof. A. O. Wright concluded the discussion by calling 

 attention to certain metamorphic rocks in Vernon county not noticed in the 

 State Geological Survey. 



Prof. T. C. Chamberlain read a paper on " Recent Pseudomorphic and 

 Chemical Changes in the Minerals of the Lead Region" illustrated by spec- 

 imens. The paper was discussed by Prof. Daniells. 



Prof. Daniells reported for the finance commit'jee that the treasurer's report 

 had been audited and found correct. 



Report adopted. 



A motion was carried that the treasurer be included with those officers who 

 are relieved from their annual dues. 



The nominating committee consisting of Hon. 8. D. Hastings and Prof. 

 Alex. Kerr, recommended the ^following persons as annual members: J. M. 

 Olin, Madison; Dr. U. P. Stair, Black Earth; C. F. Viebahn, Manitowoc. 



The above named persons were elected. 



The following amendment was carried: 



To amend item 1, section 7 of the constitution, so that it shall read as 



follows : 



1st. Annual members who shall pay an initiation fee of two dollars and 

 thereafter an annual fee of one dollar. 



The following resolutions were adopted : 



Whereas, The initiation fee for membership has been reduced to two 

 dollars and the annual dues to one dollar, therefore 



Mesolved, (1) That any person, who in previous years has been elected to 

 membership to the Academy but who has not consummated his or her mem- 

 bership by the payment of the initiation fee, be allowed to do so by the 

 payment of two dollars. 



Resolved, (2) That the treasurer be authorized to balance the account of any 

 old member of the Academy to the first day of January, 1883, on the pay- 

 ment of two dollars. 



The treasurer was instructed to devise a plan for equalizing the amounts 

 paid by the members as annual dues to conform with the new rules. 



Hon. Gr. H. Paul, vice president, in the absence of the president was re- 

 quested to make the annual report to the governor of the state. 



It was suggested that the letter of the law be more closely adhered to than 

 formerly, viz.: that the report be annual instead of semi-occasional. 



Fourth Session. 



December 29, 7 :30 P. M. 

 Academy called to order. 



Prof. R. D. Irving in the chair. 



The Academy listened to a paper by Capt. John Nader, city surveyor of 

 Madison, on the " Tides." The paper was illustrated by numerous drawings 

 and a new co-tidal map. [See page 207.] 



Fifth Session. 



December 30, 9 :30 A. M. 



Academy called to order by Dr. J. E. Davies. 



On motion of Prof. Butler Dr. Hoy was called to the chair. 



