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the commercial possibilities of the Harlem River, the tides of 

 the Harlem River, the geologic history of The Bronx, and the 

 park system. 



On motion of Dr. Schauffler, duly seconded, the considera- 

 tion of the suggestions was laid over, pending action on the 

 use of the Lorillard Mansion. 



The report of the Committee appointed to consider accepting 

 the Lorillard Mansion offered by Park Commissioner Berry 

 for the use of the Society was then called for and an interest- 

 ing and comprehensive report was read by Mr. Arthur A. 

 Stoughton, the Chairman. 



On motion of Dr. Schauffler, duly seconded, it was resolved 

 that the report be received and its recommendations taken up 

 consecutively for consideration. 



On the first recommendation that the offer be accepted, Dr. 

 Schauffler said the decision was dependent upon the ability of 

 the Society to finance it. Dr. Britton said the rental would 

 be nominal, $1.00 per year. 



Mr. Davis suggested that it would be best to incorporate 

 before signing an agreement, and moved that the recommenda- 

 tions one and five be adopted with the same committee in 

 charge, to first incorporate and then to have the agreement 

 signed. 



The motion was adopted, and Messrs. Stoughton and Stone- 

 bridge appointed as such committee. 



Upon the second recommendation Mr. Davis suggested that 

 the Chairman of each standing committee constitute the Mus- 

 eum Committee, which was adopted with the amendment of 

 eight instead of six members, the amendment being accepted 

 by the committee. 



Albert E. Davis, Chairman, and Messrs. Britton, Stough- 

 ton, Schauffler, Denbigh, Brown, Hallett and Stonebridge were 

 then appointed members of the Museum Committee. 



The third recommendation authorizing the treasurer to 

 furnish the chairman of the Museum Committee with funds, 

 was adopted. 



