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bringing to market the berries and herbs which yielded 

 them a scanty siipport. They have now all passed away 

 and the dwellings have also disappeared ; the old cellars, 

 the grass-grown roads and the traditions of the place im- 

 part an interest to this deserted hamlet. 



Upon a point on the beach is the " Sqiiam light," which 

 was visited by some ; others strolled upon the beach and 

 gathered varioiis specimens of natural history. 



This is an interesting locality and its attractions have 

 induced many to pass the heated term in the enjoyment 

 of its cool and refreshing breezes. 



The afternoon Session was called to order at 2 p. m. by 

 the President who, after a few remarks alluding to the 

 pleasant raeeting held at this place in August, 1872, called 

 upon Mr. J. S. Kingsley, who is at present in charge of 

 the Marine Laboratorj' which was visited in the forenoon, 

 and who gave an interesting account of the history of the 

 Institution, the mode of management and its present condi- 

 tion. His remarks are embodied in the communication 

 hereto appended. 



Mr. James S. Jewett, of Gloucester, read a sketch of 

 Annisquam, for which see Historical Collections, Essex 

 Institute, Vol. XXI. 



Prof. Alpheus Hyatt followed. He expressed his 

 pleasure in meeting his oldfriends, and said that he should 

 always have the kindest feelings toward the Institute. In 

 regard to the Laboratory he spoke of the philosophy of 

 the Instruction as distinct from the curriculum adopted in 

 the various schools of learning. He then proceeded to 

 give a short illustrated lecture or talk upon sponges which 

 was very interesting and instructive. 



A. C. Perkins, Esq., formerly Principal of Phillips 

 Academy, Exeter, now of Brooklyn, N. Y., Hon. Jonas 



