RECORDS OF MEETINGS 411 



The following candidate for Active Membership in the Academy, recom- 

 mended by Council, was dnly elected : 



Victor Emannel Levine, College of Physicians and Surgeons. 



The Secretary reported the death of Francis Hnstace, Active ^lember 

 of the Academy since 1907. 

 The Academy then adjourned. 



Charles P. Berkey. 



Secretary pro tern. 



SECTION OF GEOLOGY AA^D MIXEEALOGY 

 5 April, 1915 



Section was called to order immediately after the adjournment of the 

 regular meeting of the Academy, Vice-President Charles P. Berkey, pre- 

 siding. 



The resignation of the Secretary, Dr. A. B. Pacini, was accepted, and 

 Professor D. W. Johnson was elected to serve out the unexpired term. 



The following programme was offered : 



W. S. Smith, Areal and Ecoxomic Geology of Skykomish Basin, 

 Washixgtox. 



Summary of Paper 



Mr. Smith described the topography of the Skykomish district in the 

 Cascade Mountains and briefly explained the geological history of the 

 region. Special emphasis was laid upon the relationship of the different 

 batholithic intrusions which occupy a large part of the area under dis- 

 cussion. The paper was illustrated by a geologic map, photographs and 

 numerous rock specimens, and was discussed by D. W. JohnsDn, C. A. 

 Eeeds and C. C. Mook. 



D. W. JOHXSOX, 



Secretary. 



SECTION OF BIOLOGY 



12 April, 1915 



Section met at 8:15 p. m., Vice-President Ra3'mond C. Osburn pre- 

 siding. 



The following programme was then offered : 



