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In the discussion which followed Dr. W. D. Matthew spoke of the importance 

 of this new fauna, so different from that of the mainland. It is comparable to 

 the relation of Madagascar and the African continent. Others who spoke on 

 the subject were Messrs. Osborn, Gilmore, Gregory, Barbour, and Merriam. 



SECOND REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMENCLATURE OF SKULL 

 ELEMENTS IN TETRAPODA 



BY W. K. GEEGOBY 



(Abstract) 



Doctor Gregory read briefly from the report of the committee consisting of 

 Doctor Broom, Professors Case, Moodie, Williston, and himself, illustrating 

 his remarks by lantern slides. Through their conferences, carried on in part 

 by correspondence, they were able to further the work of last year in the effort 

 to secure a uniform system of names for skull elements in the several classes 

 of vertebrates which would be generally acceptable and, so far as possible, in 

 accord with the current usage of earlier writers. 



The discussion was led by Messrs. Barnum, Brown, ISIerriam, Gregory, and 

 the Chair, and the following points were brought out : An entirely harmonious 

 nomenclature could never be devised, for there can not even be complete 

 unanimity within the committee. However, a system, even though somewhat 

 arbitrary, if once decided on, would ultimately be used by most morphologists 

 and would be of the utmost value. It was recommended that the results so 

 far attained should be printed for the reference of the members. A motion 

 made by Doctor Merriam was passed, instructing the committee to continue 

 its very useful services, and the Chair expressed the sentiment of appreciation 

 of the Society for the faithful work on a very difficult, though extremely im- 

 portant, subject. 



Session of Friday, DeciJmber 29 



At 10 o'clock Friday morning, Doctor Matthew presiding, the program 

 was resumed, and, excepting the hour for lunch, the time was filled with 

 the reading and discussion of interesting papers until 4.30 p. m. The 

 remaining papers were then read by title and the business session was 

 called. The papers presented were as follows : 



SOUTH CAROLINA MASTODON 

 BY F. B. LOOMIS 



(Abstract) 



A mastodon skeleton, which has been lying untouched for many years in the 

 Museum of Amherst College, was rediscovered recently. It not only proved to 

 be a nearly complete specimen, but probably a new form as well. Two com- 

 plete tusks about 15 inches long were found in the lower jaws. The skeleton. 



