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well-known and accomplished naturalist. The collection of reps 
tiles, fishes and insects is large; these objects will severally 3 
tion. Among the Orthoptera, it may be observed, many of Hald- 
emann’s little known or lost species are recovered. .There isa 
valuable collection of crania, implements and other ethnological 
material. The field work in Natural History of 1873 was accom- 
plished by Mr. Henshaw, with Dr. Rothrock, the talented young 
botanist, Dr. Newberry, Jr., and Dr. Loew. Next season, the 
same department will be placed entirely in the charge of Dr. 
Yarrow, who will be assisted by Dr. Rothrock, Mr. Henshaw and - 
this excellent arrangement. We-learn that seven volumes show- 
- ing the progress of the work thus far, and beautifully illustrated, 
are now being arranged for the printer. Every naturalist will 
join us in hoping that the good work may be successfully prose- 
cuted, and in trasting that the appropriations necessary to this 
end may be made by Congress 
Tur annual social meeting of the Troy Scientific Association 
was held Jan. 19th, at the residence of Dr. Ward, on Fourth 
street. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather the atten l 
ance was good, nearly one hundred being present, and half of that 
number ladies. Among the gentlemen present were noticed Rev. 
Dr. Robinson, Rev. Dr. Irvin, Rev..Mr. Her ‘yey, Rev. Mr. Young, 
and many other leading citizens. After'a talk of about two hours, 
the election of officers for the ensuing year was proceeded wit 
Prof. Beattie read the report of the committee on nominati 
which recommended the election of the following gentlemen: 
President, Dr. R. H. Ward; First Vice President, Rev. A. ! 
Hervey; second do., Rev. Wm. Irvin; Corresponding Secret 
F. H. Stevens; Recording Secretary, Prof. A. E. Bower; Treas- 
urer, Prof. David Beattie. On motion the report was accep 
_ and the parties above named duly elected. The following pe 
. were elected members of the Association; resident mem 
| Francis O. Dorr; of Troy, and Albert E. Powers, of Lansingbu 
corresponding member, John Jones, of- Rensselaerville, N. > 
After the election and other formal business had been trans 
the company repaired to the dining room, and were, hospitably 
` tertained. 
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