Regular Meeting, July 16th, 1866.
Mr. Stearns in the Chair.
Twelve members present, and Mr. J. S. Hittell and Dr. Macgowan as visitors.
Dr. P. Comrie was elected a Corresponding Member, and Dr. S. Pawlicki a Resident Member.
Donations to the Cabinet:
Land and Marine Shells from the East Indies and the Pacific Islands, by Dr. Eckel.
Mr. Stearns presented the following paper: