76 PROCEEDINGS OF THE BALTIMORE MEETING 



distinct S3^stems of classification as well as of nomenclature, irrespective 

 both of priority and of merit. 



Williston's keen, broad knowledge of human anatomy, of the muscles 

 as well as of the bones, doubtless aided his penetrating insight into the 

 habits of the extinct animals, and while generally conservative and cau- 

 tious his phylogenetic studies and suggestions were of high value. His 

 views on taxonomic standards^ and on college and high-school education^ 

 were, like his views on paleontologic problems, characteristically sober, 

 moderate, and well considered, lighted up in their expression with his 

 genial, half-humorous manner. He was ready to confess and appraise 

 defects or faults on his own side, but quick to resent exaggerated accusa- 

 tions and criticisms from the other side. 



His friends and colleagues met him last at the Pittsburgh meeting of 

 the Paleontological Society of America, December 30, 1917, and enjoyed 

 a few of his short and characteristically enthusiastic communications and 

 discussions. With Doctor Holland, myself, and many other warm friends, 

 he stayed the Old Year out and saw the New Year in at the Society 

 smoker. He returned home quite suddenly, and this was the last occasion 

 on which we were privileged to enjoy his genial presence, his humorous 

 narratives, and his inspiring influence in paleontology. 



REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATION OF MAP OF BRAZIL 



The Committee on the Publication of the Branner Geological Map of 

 Brazil reported progress, the black and white base plate being completed 

 and the color plates being well along in preparation. Work on the map 

 has been unavoidably delayed by conditions arising from the war and 

 by other circumstances. 



The Photograph Committee, subsequent to the meeting, has reported 

 as follows : 



REPOET OF COMMITTEE ON PHOTOGRAPHS 



The collection of photographs belonging to the Society has remained stored in 

 my office, Room 2209, New Interior Department Building, Washington, where it 

 is convenient of access to persons wishing to examine the prints. There have 

 been no calls for it during the past year and no accessions. 



N. H. Darton, Committee. 



There being no new business to transact, the Society then proceeded to 

 take up the program of scientific papers. 



""What is a species?" Am. Nat., vol. xlii, pp. 184-194. 



8 "Has the American college failed to fulfil its function?" Proc. Nat. Educ. Ass'n. 

 1909, p. 526. 



