476 RECORDS. 



The paper was discussed by Mr. Dodge and Dr. Ries. 



The next paper of the evening was by Professor Kemp, en- 

 titled Some remarks on Titaniferous Magnetites. The 

 speaker discussed the formula of Ilmenite, and stated that it was 

 probably a mixture of FeO, Ti02, and n FeOg. The amount 

 of Titanium present in the titaniferous magnetites is very variable, 

 running sometimes as high as 405^ ; in the Adirondack ores it 

 running 10- 20/^. 



Magnetic methods of separation for the elimination of the Ti- 

 tanium have not yet proved successful. Nearly all of the titanif- 

 erous magnetites show small amounts of MnO, Cr^O^, CoO, NiO, 

 V2O3 and MgO. The latter suggests the presence of Spinel. Si02 

 and AI2O3 have also been found, but Phosphorus and Sulphur 

 are rare. Professor Kemp suggested that the rarer constituents 

 might have some influence on the metallurgical behavior of the 

 ore. The native and foreign occurrences of these ores were 

 also alluded to. 



Discussion of the paper was by Professor Martin, Dr. Ries 

 and Mr. Kunz. 



Owing to Dr. Ries' removal to Cornell University, his resig- 

 nation as Secretary of Section was accepted, and Mr. Geo. F. 

 Kunz elected Secretary for the remainder of the year. 



Meeting adjourned at 10 P. M. 



Heinrich Ries, 

 Secretary of Section. 



SECTION OF PHILOLOGY. 

 May 23, 1898. 



The Section of Philology held its closing meeting for the 

 year 1897 and 1898 on Monday evening. May 23d. The at- 

 tendance numbered fifteen persons. Professor J. F. Kemp 

 opened the session and presented Professor L. A, McLouth, 

 the Chairman of the Section, who thereupon assumed the duties 

 of presiding officer for the coming year. 



Professor T. R. Price brought forward a contribution in 



