The year proved one of the richest in both artistic 
and scientific attainment. Upwards of a dozen episodes 
and events seem worthy of record. 
(1) The meetings of the Nineteenth International 
Congress of Americanists and (2) the Pan krevieks Congress. 
Both meetings beginning in 1915 and extending over into 
1916. Of the former I was acting President and the latter 
Chairman of the Section of Anthropology. Meetings were 
held in the National Museum and in the Pan American build- 
ing. 
(3) The trip to Guatemala and Honduras with Dr. 
_ Morley was full of interest and rich in results. It ex- 
tended from February 16 to April 12. On my return I 
painted "The Ox Team on a Dusty Road" which met with much 
favorable comment by the critics. , belSte Caen valiant. 
(4) Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary 
of the Coast and Geodetic Survey banquet, April 6. 
(5) Reception to the French Scientifie Mission to 
the Smithsonian Institution, June 14. 
(6) The Poland Springs' art exhibit at which my oil 
painting "The Wanderlusters' Rest" was favorably received 
| and placed second only to, Chase's "Afternoon Stroll" by 
the critics. It is now in the National Gallery. 
(7) Appointment by President Wilson to membership 
in the National Research Council which met in Boston. 
