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discovery of them in the place where they were found, 

 necessarily implied the existence of them at a former era. 



Prof. Hall followed in some remarks upon the subject of 

 Mr. Homes's paper. He explained the difference between 

 drift, used in its general sense, and stratified drift. The 

 latter was clearly a later formation than the former. He 

 said it was possible that some ambiguity existed about the 

 location of these flint implements, by the use of these terms 

 indiscriminately. He quoted Sir Charles Lyell, who had 

 visited the localities where the discoveries had been made- 

 Sir Charles was ready to admit the pre-Adamite existence 

 of man if necessary. He saw no conflict with scripture in 

 such a discovery. He, for the present, however, deemed the 

 proof insufficient to establish the fact. It was not yet clear 

 that these implements may not have been deposited there by 

 agencies at present existing. 



On motion of Prof. Hall, Mr. Homes was requested to 

 collect facts on this subject to lay before the Institute at 

 some future meeting. 



The Institute, without further action, then adjourned. 



November 20, 1860. 

 In the absence of the president, A. E. Brown presided. 



A number of donations were announced. 



On motion, Dr. Willard was requested to prepare a list 

 of the founders and successive members of the Institute, 

 with such biographical notices as in his opinion would be 

 interesting to the Institute. 



The Institute then adjourned. 



December 4, 1860. 

 In the absence of the President, Mr. Pruyn, Prof. Hall, 

 presided. 



Under nomination of members, the name of George W. 

 Hough, assistant Astronomer at the Dudley observatory, 

 was sent in by Prof. Dean. 



After some discussion upon the subject of Coal and Rock 

 Oil, the subject was left for future consideration, Mr. Mur- 



