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The course iu geology, given by the Curator of the School, took 
up the subject of historical geology. This was the fourth and final 
series in the four years’ course. The instruction was given by means 
of lectures, illustrated by diagrams and maps and with the use of 
large numbers of specimens, rocks and fossils, for both class and 
table use. The stereopticon was also occasionally used. 
The number of applications was 110. As these lessons are 
given in the lecture room of the Society, the entire number received 
tickets. About 20, however, withdrew after the first two or three 
lessons. The average attendance for the term was 85. 8. Of these, 
52 were not absent a single lesson, and 12 were absent but once. 
The weekly tests were taken by 73 and the final examination was 
taken by 61. 
As an extension of this four years’ course a portion of the class 
will visit the coal, iron and goldmines of Nova Scotia during the 
coming summer, as well as its principal regions of geological and 
mineralogical interest. Nearly fifty have already signified their 
intention of taking part in this summer school. Mr. Morse will also 
accompany the party. A full report of this work will be given next 
vear. 
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REPORT OF THE SECRETARY AND LIBRARIAN, 
GLOVER M. ALLEN. 
Membership. 
During the year 1901-1902, thirty persons have been elected to 
Corporate Membership in the Society, and one Corporate Member 
has become a Life Member. . 
There have died during the year, one Honorary Member — 
Henri Lacaze-Duthiers — and four Corresponding Members — 
Clarence King, A. A. Kowalevski, Joseph Le Conte, and Tamerlan 
Thorelh 
The Society has also lost by death, three Corporate Members — 
Edward I. Browne, Mrs. Sarah H. Fuller, and Alpheus Hyatt who 
since May 4, 1870, has been the Society’s Curator. Five Corporate 
