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stitution, Geological Society, London; Natural History Society 
of Montreal; American Chemical Society, Rev. Josiah Strong, 
Publishers of the “Critic,” New York; Rev. 8. F. Hotchkin, 
Dr. D.G. Brinton, Messrs. John H. and Edward B. Harden, 
Henry Phillips, Jr., Publishers of ‘‘ The American Naturalist,” 
Philadelphia; Mr. Ira Remsen, Baltimore; Bureau of Ethno- 
logy, Department of State, Signal Office, U. S. Fish Commis- 
sion, Washington; Hon. Henry R. Jackson, Atlanta, Ga.; Rev. 
S. D. Peet, Mendon, Ill; Davenport Academy of Sciences; 
Iowa State Historical Society, lowa City ; State Historical So- 
ciety of Wisconsin,’Madison; Prof. Antonio Pefiafiel, Mexico. 
The death of Prof. Asa Gray was announced as having 
taken place at Cambridge, Mass., on January 30, 1888, in 
the 78th year of his age. 
Dr. Horn exhibited seven species of Pleocoma from Califor- 
nia, of which three were new, and made some remarks on Dr. 
Geerstecker’s criticisms on the late Dr. LeConte’s views of their 
position. ‘These views Dr. Horn supported and insisted that 
the beetle was Laparostict Lamellicon and not a Pleurostict, as 
asserted by Dr. Goerstecker. Dr. Horn exhibited some dissec- 
tions in confirmation of his position. 
Pending nominations Nos. 1178, 1174, and 1175 were read. 
Mr. Garrett, from the Committee on the Purchase of the 
Humboldt Portrait, reported that the sum required for its pur- 
chase, $850, had been subscribed by the members of the So- 
ciety. 
The President reported that he had received and paid over 
to the Treasurer, $182.48, the quarterly interest of the Michaux 
legacy due January 1, 1888. 
On motion of Mr. McKean, it was resolved that prior to the 
next appropriation of the Michaux legacy, the subject of the 
proper disposition to be made of it shall be considered by the 
Board of Officers and Council. 
And the Society was adjourned by the President. 
