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Starch paste was allowed to remain in the pitchers from three to 

 seven days, when it was removed and tested by boiling with 

 Fehling's solution. The reddish precipitate indicated that a 

 reduction had taken place, though it was not so marked as in the 

 case of the cane-sugar. The addition of an antiseptic did not 

 hinder the reduction of the cane-sugar or starch. Olive-oil and 

 ethyl butyrate were used to test the fat-digesting power of San-a- 

 cenia, but the results indicated no digestion. Fibrin was used to 

 determine the digestive power upon protein, but the results were 

 negative. These results as to protein correspond with those ob- 

 tained by Schimper in 1882 (Bot. Zeit. 40 : 225) and by Goebel 

 in 1893 (Pflanz. Biol. Schild. 2 : 186). 



Marshall A. Howe, 



Secretary pro tern. 



April 14, 1908 



The Club was called to order at 8:30 o'clock by Vice-Presi- 

 dent, John Hendley Barnhart. Seven persons were present. 



After the reading and approval of the minutes of the preceding 

 meeting, the name of Mrs. M. H. Reed, 185 Audubon Avenue, 

 New York City, was presented for membership. 



The report of the Committee, appointed at the meeting of Jan- 

 uary 14, 1908, to audit the books and accounts of the Treasurer 

 of the Club for the year 1907, was read and approved. 



Resignations were read and accepted from Mr. C. M. Berg- 

 stresser and Mr. O. M. Oleson. The Secretary was directed to 

 cast the ballot of the Club electing Mrs. M. H. Reed to mem- 

 bership. 



The scientific program consisted of two papers as follows : 



"The Relation of Chemical Stimulation to Nitrogen Fixation 

 Sterigmatocystis^ by Marion E. Latham. 



This paper will appear in full in a future number of the "Bul- 

 letin " of the Club. 



"Some Forms of Protoplasmic reaction," by H. M. Richards. 



The speaker reviewed the more recent literature and theories 

 bearing on the subject of the stimulus and response of proto- 

 plasm. 



