Mr. Stearns mentioned that in an hour and a half at Baulines Bay he had collected about fifty species of mollusca.
Dr. Gibbons spoke of the progress of his observations on the connection of the phases of the moon and the weather. His remarks were followed by an animated discussion.
Regular Meeting, July 2d, 1866.
President in the Chair.
Ten members present, and Dr. Hillebrand, of Honolulu, a visitor.
The following gentlemen were elected Resident Members: Vitus Wackenreuder, Sherman Day, Thomas Price, E. Wertheman.
Donations to the Cabinet:
Ores from the Eureka Mine, Grass Valley, and from the Othello Mine, Pahranagat District, by Mr. Hanks; Steatite from Baulines, by Capt. Morgan; Fungi from timber in the mines of Nevada, by Mr. Ewer.