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NOVEMBER 23, 1915 

 Meeting of the Council 



A communication was received from David Ferguson, 

 Supervisor of the City Record, that the name of the Bronx 

 Society of Arts and Sciences had been added to the City 

 Record mailing list, and ordered filed. 



A communication was received from Miss Esther Keelin, of 

 578 Prospect Avenue, presenting an oil painting called " The 

 Deserted House," by Carl L. Weiner. The Secretary was 

 directed to acknowledge its receipt, with the thanks of the 

 Society. 



A communication was received from Charles W. Stoughton, 

 President of the Municipal Art Society, relating to a perma- 

 nent exhibition of photographs, drawings, etc., in the Museum 

 Building. After discussion, the matter was referred to the 

 Museum Committee, to confer with Mr. Stoughton as to the 

 purposes and objects of the exhibition, space required, and 

 all necessary details as to the proposed installation. 



Mr. F. G. Muhlfeld, a member of the Society, presented on 

 behalf of Mr. E. H. Mills, of 57 South Fifth Avenue, Mount 

 Vernon, New York, a wooden compass, used in 1821. The 

 Secretary was directed to acknowledge receipt of same, with 

 the thanks of the Society. 



Dr. N. L. Britton made a very interesting report as to the 

 acquisition of additional grounds for the Botanical Garden 

 and of the Mansion, and gave a detailed statement of the work 

 that had been performed both on the exterior and interior of 

 the building. 



NOVEMBER 23, 1915 

 Meeting of the Society 

 Formal business only. 



