
1890.] Proceedings of Scientific Societies. 213 
M.D., Philadelphia, Pa. A Paper,—title unannounced; by Wm. 
Browning, M.D., Brooklyn, N. Y. The Relation of the Thalmus to 
the Paroccele (lateral ventricle), especially in the Apes; by Burt G. 
Wilder, M.D., Ithaca, N. Y. Nuclear Anatomy of the Cetacean, 
Manatee, Phocidæ, and Hippopotamus Cord ; by E. C. Spitzka, New 
ork. 
Friday, Dec. 27th.—The Spinal Nerves of the Cat (advance com- 
munication); by T. B. Stowell, Ph.D., Pottsdam, N. Y. The Transi- 
tion from Stratified to Columnar Epithelium; by Simon H. Gage, 
Ithaca, N. Y. A Series of Casts of the Duodenum, with remarks ; by 
Thomas Dwight, M.D., Boston, Mass. The Preparation and Preser- 
vation of Anatomical Specimens for Museums (illustrated with speci- 
mens); by J. L- Wortman, M.D., Washington, D. C. Notes on 
Dwarfs; by Frank Baker, M.D., Washington, D. C. Olecranon Per- 
foration; by D. S: Lamb, M.D., Washington, D: C. The Physical 
Theory of the Genesis of the Long Bones and Articulations ; by John 
A. Ryder, M.D., Philadelphia, Pa. Individual Skeletal Variations ; 
by Frederick A. Lucas, Washington, D. C. Medico-Legal Studies on 
the Human Skeleton ; by Thomas Dwight, M.D., Boston, Mass. On 
the Value of the Studies of Variation; by Harrison Allen, M.D., 
Philadelphia, Pa. The Heart as a Basis of Intrinsic Toponymy; by 
Burt G. Wilder, M.D., Ithaca, N. Y. Presentation of Specimens; by 
Geo. McClellan, M.D., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Saturday, Dec. 27.—Presentation of Specimens; by S. J. J. Harger 
V.M.D., Philadelphia, Pa. Presentation of Specimens; by John B. 
Deaver, M.D., Philadelphia, Pa. Presentation of Specimens; by A 
H. P. Leuf, M.D, Philadelphia, Pa. Volunteer contributions. 
Inspection of Veterinary Department. 
the following officers were elected: President, Joseph Leidy, 
M.D.; First Vice President, Frank Baker, M.D.; Second Vice Presi- 
dent, Fanueill D. Weisse, M.D.; Secretary and Treasurer, A. H. P. 
Leuf, M.D.; Executive Committee, Harrison Allen, M.D., Chairman, 
Burt G. Wilder, M.D., William Towles, M.D., the President and 
Secretary. 
