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count of a peculiar genus of fishes {Oxyheles) which have been tal^eu 

 from Holothuriaus. 

 Benjamin F. Spinney of Lynn was elected a Eesldent Member. 



Monday, February 24, 1868. — Kegular Meeting. 

 Vice President Goodell in the chair. 



Correspondence and donations announced. 



The CHAIR read the programme of a course of lectures to be deliv- 

 ered In the Lyceum Hall, under the direction of a committee of the 

 Institute, commencing on Thursdays March 5. 



Jonathan Kimball read a communication on the School Houses of 

 the olden times, more especially those that were found in our country 

 towns, contrasting the condition of things In the early period of our 

 history with that of the present day. The paper Avas one of much 

 interest and value, and It enlisted the undivided attention of a large 

 audience. 



On motion of Dr. G. A. Perkins, the thanks of the Institute were 

 tendered to Mr. Kimball for his valuable communication, and a copy 

 of the same was requested for deposit in the archives. 



The CHAIR, Messrs. Phippen, Kimball, Upham and others, made re- 

 marks, suggested by the paper of the evening. 



Mason Harris of Marblehead was elected a Resident Member. 



Monday, March 2, 1868. — Regular Meeting. 

 Vice President Goodell in the chair. 



Correspondence and donations announced. 



Mr. Horace Mann of Cambridge occupied the hour with his third 

 lecture on Botany. Subject : the formation of cells in the structure 

 of stems. 



Monday, March 9, 1868. — Regular Meeting. 

 Vice President Goodell in the chair. 



Correspondence and donations announced. 



Dr. Henry Wheatland read a paper containing notes on the 

 Teachers of the olden times ; also a brief account of female education 

 in the Public Schools of Salem. 



Dr. W. stated that his subject Avas suggested by the highly interest- 

 ing communication read at the last historical meeting by Mr. Kimball, 



proceedings ESSEX INST., VOL. VI. 2 OCT., 1868. 



