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Miscellaneous. — Of miscellaneous specimens there were received 33 speci- 
mens. 
Through the Biological Department we have received 213 mounted microsco- 
pic specimens, principally from Messrs. S. Powel, J. H. Slack, J. Queen, W. 
A. Hammond, and J. C. Morris. In addition, we have obtained in this way 11 
miscellaneous specimens. 
In conclusion the Report is respectfully submitted by 
JOSEPH LEIDY, 
Chairman of the Curators « 
The Treasurer's report was read and referred to the Auditors. 
The Publication Committee laid on the table Parti, Vol.4, of the 
second series of the Journal, and by permission their report was post- 
poned until the next meeting for business. 
The following was unanimously adopted : 
Resolved,- That it is with regret the Academy has received the an- ' 
nouncement from the President, Mr. George Ord, that he no longer 
can retain the office he has held with so much satisfaction to the mem- 
bers and advantage to the interests of the Academy, and that in his 
retirement he carries with him the best wishes of his fellow members 
for his future welfare and happiness. 
The election of officers for the ensuing year was held in accordance 
with the by-laws, with the following result : 
President, . 
Vice- Presidents, . 
Correspondent Secretary, 
Recording Secretary, . 
Librarian, . 
Ctirators, . 
Auditors, 
Puhlication Committee, 
Isaac Lea. 
Robert Bridges, 
John LeConte. 
John L, LeConte. 
B. H. Rand. 
J. Aitken Meigs. 
Joseph Leidy. 
Wm. S. Yaux, 
John Cassin, 
J. D. Sergeant. 
Joseph Jeanes, 
Wm. S. Yaux, 
Aubrey H. Smith. 
Wm. S. Yaux, 
Robert Bridges, 
Isaac Lea, 
W. S. W. Ruschenberger, 
Joseph Leidy, 
[Dec. 
