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The reading of papers was then resumed. 
Paper No. 6 was discussed, by Messrs. Van Hise, Birge, E. G. Smith, 
Slichter, Owen, and Cheney. 
In closing paper No. 7, Professor Van Hise declared that it would 
be essential for the economic geologist of the future to have a mastery 
of chemistry as a tool. The paper was discussed by Professor Daniells. 
Before adjournment the resolutions passed at the last annual meet¬ 
ing were read by the secretary. After some discussion the following 
motion offered by Professor Van Hise was adopted: That the council 
be authorized to make such appropriation as they deem necessary for 
furnishing an Academy room in the new Historical Library building, 
provided such room is assigned for the exclusive use of the Academy. 
AFTERNOON SESSION. 
The meeting was called to order by the president at 2:40 p. m. in the 
geological lecture room and the reading of papers resumed. 
Paper No. 10 was discussed by Messrs. Daniells and Kahlenberg. 
Professor E. G. Smith moved on behalf of the visiting members that 
a cordial vote of thanks be passed to the Madison members for the 
entertainment of the previous evening and for the many other courte¬ 
sies showm the visiting members. 
Saturday, December 30th. 
MORNING SESSION. 
The meeting was called to order by the president at 9:30 a. m. in 
the geological lecture room. 
The auditing committee reported that they had examined the treas¬ 
urer’s accounts and found them all correct. 
The committee on nomination of officers submitted the following 
names. In doing so the chairman, Professor Van Hise, explained that 
the third name for the publication committee was put in at the insist¬ 
ence of the first two members of the nominating committee: 
Your committee on Nominations make recommendations for officers 
as follows: 
For President, Charles S. Slichter, of Madison. 
Vice-President for Letters, Harriet B. Merrill, of Milwaukee. 
Vice-President for Arts, Charles H. Chandler, of Ripon. 
Vice-President for Science, Erastus G. Smith, of Beloit. 
Secretary, Frank C. Sharp. 
Librarian, Louis Kahlenberg. 
Treasurer, Ernest R. Buckley. 
Curator, Samuel Weidman. 
