NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY.
ABSTRACT OF MINUTES.
Nov. 1, 1889. Twenty-seventh Meeting.
A paper was read entitled, "Telegraphic Determinations of Longitudes by the Bureau of Navigation," by Lieutenant J. A. Norris, U. S. N. Published in the [National Geographic Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 1.]
Nov. 15, 1889. Twenty-eighth Meeting.
A paper was read by Ensign Everett Hayden, U. S. N., entitled, "Law of Storms considered with Special Reference to the North Atlantic," illustrated by lantern slides. It was discussed by Messrs. Greely and Hayden.
Nov. 29, 1889. Twenty-ninth Meeting.
A paper was read by Mr. H. M. Wilson entitled, "The Irrigation Problem in Montana." Discussion was participated in by Messrs. Dutton, Greely and Wilson.
Dec. 13, 1889. Thirtieth Meeting.
The paper of the evening was by Mr. I. C. Russell upon "A Trip up the Yukon River, Alaska," and was illustrated by lantern slides.
Dec. 27, 1889. Thirty-first Meeting—2d Annual Meeting.
Vice-President Thompson in the chair. The minutes of the first annual meeting were read and approved. Annual reports of the secretaries and treasurer and the report of the auditing committee were presented and approved. The following officers were then elected for the succeeding year:
President—GARDINER G. HUBBARD.
Vice-Presidents—HERBERT G. OGDEN, [land]; EVERETT HAYDEN,[sea]; A. W. GREELY, [air]; C. HART MERRIAM, [life]; A. H. THOMPSON, [art.]
Treasurer—CHARLES J. BELL.
Recording Secretary—HENRY GANNETT.
Corresponding Secretary—O. H. TITTMANN.
Managers—CLEVELAND ABBE, MARCUS BAKER, ROGERS BIRNIE JR., G. BROWN GOODE, W. D. JOHNSON, C. A. KENASTON, W. B. POWELL and JAMES C. WELLING.
Jan. 10, 1890. Thirty-second Meeting.
The annual reports of Vice-Presidents Ogden and Greely were presented. Published in the [National Geographic Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 1.]
Jan. 24, 1890. Thirty-third Meeting.
A paper was read entitled, "The Rivers of Northern New Jersey," with notes on the "General Classification of Rivers," by Professor William M. Davis. The subject was discussed by Messrs. Davis, Gilbert and McGee.
Feb. 7, 1890. Thirty-fourth Meeting.
The annual report of Vice-President Merriam was presented. A paper on "Bering's First Expedition," was read by Dr. W. H. Dall.
Feb. 21st, 1890. Thirty-fifth Meeting.
Held in the Lecture Hall of Columbian University. The annual address of the President, Mr. Gardiner G. Hubbard, was delivered, the subject being "Asia, Its Past and Future." Published in "Science," Vol. XV, No. 371.
Feb. 28th, 1890. Special Meeting.
Held in the Lecture Hall of Columbian University. A paper was read by Lieut. Com'dr Chas. H. Stockton, U. S. N., entitled "The Arctic Cruise of the Thetis During the Summer and Autumn of 1889," which was illustrated by lantern slides.
March 7th, 1890. Thirty-sixth Meeting.
A paper was read by Mr. Romyn Hitchcock, entitled "A Glimpse of Chinese Life in Canton."