
PROCEEDINGS OF SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES. 
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ScIENCE.— The 
Eighteenth Meeting of the Association -— be held in SALEM, commenc- 
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cess, aud a large attendance from all parts of the ears is peir 
An interesting feature of the meeting is anticipated in the posed 
microscopical gathering, and a large room will be spe ditidiv advo i the 
display of Microscopes, and all that pertains thereto. The Local Com- 
mittee respectfully requests all persons having first- ols instruments, 
em to the meeting, and also apta apparatus as they have 
found useful in their manipulation. Agents and makers of verior 
are requested to bring specimens of their Foris manufactures. 
n the afternoon of the first day of the meeting, the Association will be 
E invited to assist in the dedication of the Museum of the Peabody Academy 
2 of Science. The Rooms of the Ersex Institute and of the Academy, also 
those of other institutions of the c ity, will be open during the meeting. 
the County Court Houses which furt nish most ample accommodation for 
the different sections and committees. The office of the Local Commit- 
tee will be at the new Court House, where members will be conducted 
immediately on their arrival in the city. 
A circular giving all necessary information relating to the meeting, 
be sent to any one requesting it, on application to the Local Secre- 
ty. The volume of Proceedings for the Chicago meeting is now nearly 
ined and will be ready for delivery at this meeting. 
rson wishing to join the Association can report his name to any 
of the Be es. The entrance fee is $5, and the annual assessment is 
$3, including the price of the yearly volume of Proceedings. 
rther information relating to the Association can be had by address- 
ing the Local Secretary, F. W. Purxam, Salem, Mase 
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
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