Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-02-02
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~ uesefN<sSn rovkSns 10 the Collection Of
Massrsai tor : County History.
3As Lipneap sccicty met on. Saturday
1Gorncun last ri 2s30 O'Clock, President J. ?.
fle&exllAm IN the chair. Minutes Of tho
November meeting were road and approved,
IN tte dues collected. The donations TO the
Hfury consistod OF ". =. coast survey for 4
leBr q. 8. chronological report for lssS U;
1802, nine volumes Of the Pennsylvania sec
end gcoloeicai survey Hnd q large folio
e1leA report Of the comptroller o. currency
lpg 15Sl Lancaster Farmer ior Decemper,
I0o1; LiWnUan bulletin volume ], NO. y 4
eG6S of the Psnnsyirewia Garettc, July ii,
y 2638: Lancaster journal, July %, $50; re-
ntld OF Ponnsylvania Agricultural society
~ 1854 examination Of the charges against
9 Aaron Burr, 56 pages, 1901, donated
1 ~ = = Rathvon; report Of commis,
l11rs Of education for 1854; United
s ~ patent office Gazette, volume e,
X6A ola, volume 80, Nos IA, index and
title rage and list Of patentees a pamphlet on
iissory In the Hawaiian Language, u pages
donated ny $. y. Rathvon; proceedings of
Acndemy of Natural Sciences, part 2, 1884
prrceiings American Philosophical society,
No. il6 numerous pamphlets, prospectuses,
Ac; envelopes of scraps, 10 daily papers
Era, Examiner, INTELLIaENCER) contain
ing historical sketches
The donations to the museum consisted
Of glass jar of silk worm cocoons
and large leaf of the palmetto palm, from
Florida by s. NJ. Sener. Bottle of larve of
tho May beetles Two specimens of Datund
Mihusfra and their eggs Bottle OF miscel-
laneous insects and their eggs Box OF mis-
tletoe, from Maryland. Bottle containing a
wheel bug. RcduUiuS nopcDarits, eggs and
young.
The report of the curators was read and ap-
proved, and the report shows that during the
year 1884 the following specimens were added
10 the museum 5 mammals birds, 3hshes.
8 reptiles, 4crustaceans, shells, myriapods
10 arachlida, 200 chronological specimens,
100 minerals, 1870 botanical specimens, ii an
nelides, is miscellaneous objects ,,,e..,s
To historical department, 10 specimens, 80
envelopes of historical scraps. .',"u
TO library I: AZ bound volumes, so serials
146 pamphlets, Is photographs and engray-
ings. Twelve original papers were read be
fore the society during the year and pub
lished, Thirteen plants and animals were
reported as being new to the county.
The treasurer's report was read and ap-
proved the amount collected during the
year from dues, &c, s55.3S; amount ex-
pended S47.96, leaving society indebted TO
The secretary reported that he had col
ted some dues from delinquent members
since the treasurer's report had been made
out and that the amount collected paid all
Indebtedness and left balance in the trea-
sury in favor of the society, IL,
On motion S. s. Rathvon, :. NJ. Sener and
c. A. Heinitsh, were appointed committee
to see at what price the constitution and by
laNk cOulu DC printed.
The constitution and by laws were referred
TO Or. Stair, s. NJ. Sener, and J. p, Wicker
sham for editing and defining duties of otfi-
GERS. r. %" 'h r|1rr.,..r'
PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE COUNTY.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted: Rcsoiped, That the members of
the Liunaan (Scentific and Historical)
society, of the city and county of Lancaster,
desire the co operation and donations of all
who are interested in collating and preserv-
ing the history of this wealthy and interest
ing county. Believing as we do, through
the light of experience, that it Will be better
TO build on the foundation already laid than
TO divide the material, and begin over again.
Outside of the Smithsonian institution there
are few salaried functionaries whose business
tits to collect and arrange historical matter
for the future historian. 1t is mainly a work
of disinterested love. Therefore, let all who
feel the Importance of this work, and are
inspired with the desire to aid it, bring to the
society's rooms such material as he or she
can collect or furnish, where it will be prop.
erly credited and cared for by experienced
hands
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year President Hon. j. z. Wick
ersham; vice presidents, DIR. J. Ii. Dubbs
and Charles A. Heinitsh according secre
tary, s. Nj. Sener corresponding secretary
Miss Il. V. Baker I; treasurer, DIR. 5. s. Rath
von librarian, Mrs. l.. ID. Zell curator
DIR. $. Rathvon, }. S. Stahr, s. NJ. Ssner anC
c. A. Heinitsh.
Mrs. ZeIl read some notes on "Phenomsni
Observed in Window Gardening"
Bills for Academy of Natural Science pro
ceedings and Bnttettn and postage ordere'
to be paid.
The society adjourned to meet on Saturday
February 2S, at 2:50 in the afternoon.