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.