Dr. Horn testified to the scientific ability, activity and repu- 
tation of Dr. LeConte; and Mr. Fraley to his personal 
worth, 
On motion of Mr. Eli K. Price, Dr. Horn was appointed to 
prepare an obituary notice of Dr. LeConte, and accepted the 
appointment, 
Dr. Brinton reported his reception as delegate of the Society 
to the Congress of Americanists at Copenhagen, and described 
the proceedings. 
Mr. Phillips, the other delegate, explained that he had been 
unable to attend the Congress. 
General Thayer described the trial balloon which he is build- 
ing, and explained the principles involved in the problem of 
of aerial navigation. (See 801.) 
Professor Cope described the geological formation and fossil 
wealth of the valleys and mountains of New Mexico, traversed 
by him during his recent explorations. 
Pending nominations Nos, 985 to 1008 and new nominations 
Nos. 1009 and 1010 were read. 
The minutes of the last meeting of the Board of Officers and 
members in Council were read. 
The Committee of Five reported the following resolution, 
which was adopted : 
Resolwed, That hereafter at the stated elections for members of the So- 
ciety, the presiding member shall appoint two tellers to open the ballot- 
boxes, and report to him the result of the poll. 
On motion of Mr. Law, the following was adopted: 
Resolved, That Dr. Brinton be authorized to translate and prepare for 
publication the Kakchiquil Grammar now in the archives of the Society, 
and that the same be published in the Proceedings in such type as the 
Secretary may deem best suited to the purpose, 
Mr. Phillips noticed an ambiguity in Sec, 8, Chap. I, of the 
By-Laws, and Mr. Fraley recounted the traditional interpreta- 
tion of it by the Society. 
The meeting was then adjourned. 
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