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dolichocephalic and brachiocephalic human skulls of the present time, 
showing- the character of the first in the series to be intermediate 
between the simian and human types. 
Mr. C. E. Monroe exhibited specimens of Aster diraricatUS L. and A. 
leptocaulis Burgess, showing the difference between the former or 
eastern species and the latter which is common in eastern Wisconsin. 
He also show T ed a series showing the relationship between A. azureus 
Lindh. and A. 1 ris L. as proved by resemblances between both flo wel- 
lheads and leaves in variant forms of the two species. 
October 27, 1904. 
President Teller in the Chair. 
Mr. C. E. Brown read a detailed and interesting account of the 
display of exhibits of the Philippine Islands at the Louisana Purchase 
Exposition at St. Louis. 
December 1, 1904. 
President Teller in the Chair. Howland Russell Secretary pro ton. 
Dr. S. Graenicher read an interesting paper on "The Colors of 
Flowers and their relations to Insect Visitors." 
December 29, 1904. 
President Teller in the Chair. 
.Mr. W. J. Greenleaf gave an informal account of the methods of 
welding metals. 
January 26, 1905. 
President Teller in the Chair. 
Mr. H. L. Skavlem of Janesville gave an account of his investiga- 
tions on the food and food habits of the Canvas-back duck during the 
summer of 1904, illustrating his account with specimens of food plants 
obtained at Lake Koshkonong. A general discussion followed, parti- 
cipated in by Messrs. Russell, Finger, and Bartlett. 
The President called the attention of the members to the very 
small attendance at the meetings of the society. A discussion as to 
the best methods of stimulating interest followed, participated in by 
Messrs. Bartlett, Ward, Skavlem, Russell, Finger and others, On 
motion of Dr. Bartlett it was voted that a committee be appointed to 
assist the existing permanent committee on programs in planning and 
providing lectures of a popular character. Messrs. Bartlett, Russell 
and Case were appointed ou such committee. 
February 23, 1905. 
President Teller in the Chair. 
Mr. H. L. Ward delivered an interesting and instructive lecture 
on the relations of the public to the Public Museum. 
March 29, 1905. 
President Teller in the Chair. 
Mr. Chas. T. Brues, curator of invertebrate zoology at the Public 
Museum gave an interesting address, illustrated by stereopticon slides 
on "The Mexican Cotton Boll-weevil and the Cotton Bollworm." 
Mr: H. L. Ward proposed the name of C. T. Brues for membership. 
April 27, 1905. 
Annual meeting. President Teller in the chair. 
Mr. Finger presented his report as Treasurer for the past year. 
