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Dwight and Mr. G.F.Wilson. He also reported the rules 

 and regulations for the Museum as prepared by him and 

 approved by the Trustees. 



The Secretary announced the death of the Librarian, 

 Joseph I. Jackson, Esq., and, on motion, Messrs. Els- 

 worth and Miley were appointed a committee to report 

 at a subsequent meeting, resolutions of respect to his 

 memory. 



Mr. John Milev was elected Librarian. 



APRIL 12, 1882— FIFTH REGULAR MEETING. 



Prof. T. J. Backus, President, pro tern., in the chair; 

 ten members present. 



Donations to the Museum were received from the Y. 

 M. C. Association, and also the specimens as reported 

 by the Recording Secretary of the Scientific Section. 



Two members were elected. 



Reports were received from the Sections relative to 

 their work during the year. 



MAY 3, 1882 -ANNUAL MEETING. 



Mr. S.M.Buckingham, President, pro tern., in the chair; 

 thirty-three members present. 



Prof. Dwight, Chairman of the building committee, 

 reported that, although the work of the committee had 

 been but partially successful, it had resulted in securing 

 such modifications of the plans of the architect, as 

 would improve the heating and ventilation of the building, 

 enlarge the lecture-hall, and secure the building of a gal- 

 lery in the lecture-hall, and of cases for displaying spec- 

 imens in the Museum. 



The Annual Report of the Trustees was presented by 

 H. Y. Pelton, Esq., Secretary of the Board. 



The Treasurer, Mr. Elsworth, reported the receipts 

 for the fiscal year ending May 3, 1882, $] ,240.49, and the 

 expenditures §470.76, leaving a balance in the Treasury 

 of $709.73. 



The Curator of the Museum, Prof. Dwight, reported 

 the receipt of 102 specimens for the Museum. 



The Librarian, Mr. Miley, reported the receipt of 40 

 bound books and 20 pamphlets for the Library. 



