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The following papers were read: G. M. Sternberg, “ Explanation of 
Natural Immunity ;’ W. T. Porter, “ Inhibition Hypothesis in the 
Physiology of Respiration ;’ S. J. Meltzer, “On Cardio-oesophago- 
grams ;” Mrs. C. L. Franklin, (Introduced by H. P. Bowditch), The Nor- 
mal Defect of Vision in the Fovea ;” T. E. Shields, (Introduced by W. 
H. Howell), “ Demonstration of an Apparatus for the Plethysmograph: 
ic Study of Odors, with Reports of Results ;” W. T. Porter, “ Hemi- 
sections of the Spinal Cord above the Phrenic Nuclei do not inhibit 
Thoracic Respiration ;” G. T. Kemp, “ Demonstration of a New Gas 
Pump for the Extraction of Blood-Gases;” Prof. H. A. Rowland, At 
the Physical Laboratory, “ Exhibition of some New Forms of Galvano- 
meters suitable for Physiological Use, with Remarks upon the Same.” 
Friday, December 28th, 9.30 A. M. J.G. Curtis, “Galen’s Technical 
Treatise upon Practical Anatomy and Experimental Physiology ;” G. 
Carl Huber, (Introduced by W. P. Lombard), “ A Study of the Opera- 
tive Treatment for Loss of Nerve Substance in Peripheral Nerves ;” 
Franz Pfaff, (Introduced by H. P. Bowditch), “ The active principle 
of Rhus toxicodendron and Rhus venenata;” F. S. Lee, “Further 
Experiments Upon Equilibrium in Fishes ;” F.S. Lee, “ Equilibrium 
in the Ctenophora;” G. P. Clark, (Introduced by F. S.“Lee), “ Equi- 
librium in the Crustacea;” W. T. Porter, “ Acuteness of Vision in St, 
Louis Public School Children ;” "W. T. Porter, “ The Weight of Dark- 
haired and Fair-haired Girls ;” C.F. H. Hodge, (For Mr. C. C. Stew- 
art), “A Means of Recording Daily Activity of Animals and the In- 
fluence upon it of Food and Alcohol;” C. F. Hodge, “The Influence 
of low Percentage of Aleohol Upon the Growth of Yeast.” Visit to the 
New Anatomical and Histological Laboratories, the Hospital, ete. 
Election of New Members and other Business, at the New Anatomical 
Building. Reading of Papers and Demonstrations. J.J. Abel, “On 
the Occurrence of Diaethyl Sulphide in the Urine of the Dog, with a 
Demonstration of Reaction for the Detection of Alkylsulphides of the 
Series, (Cx H,~+1).8.” J.J. Abel and T. B. Aldrich, “On the use 
of Trichloride of Acetonic Acid as an Anzsthetic for the Laboratory, 
with Some Account of its Fate;” J. J. Abeland A. C. Crawford, “ De- 
monstration of Instances of Experimental Cachexia Thyreopriva in 
Dogs;” T. W. Mills, “Cortex of the Brain; (a) Localization; (b) 
Development of.” 
Council elected for 1894-95. H.T. Bowditch, President; R. H, 
Chittenden, W. H. Howell, W. T. Lombard; F. S. Lee, Secretary and 
Treasurer. 
