Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-21

place. The local committee, in addition to the
admirable arrangements which have contrib
uted SO much to the comfort Of the members
and the dispatch of the business, have arranged
a series Of excursions to points in this city and
to various localities in the vicinity, which will
be appreciated by the visitors.
THE LOCAL COMMITTEE coMPIrMENTEp.
Marcus Baker, the secretary Of the local
committee; Prof Richard Rathburn, in charge
OF the printing, and other members of the COM
mittee have been the recipients of many COM
pllmentary remarks from those who have been
In the habit Of attending the annual meetings
and who are in a position to appreciate the
intelligent work which has resulted or materi-
any contributed to the success Of the present
meeting. 1t is not generally known, but it is a
fact, that the present meeting is one Of the
largest that has been held for some years.
THE LARGEST ATTENDANCE IN YEARS.
The number Of members who have regis
tered, including the early arrivals of today,
exceed 900. Last year at indianapolis the
number Of members in attendance was 364.
The attendance at some Of the preceding meet
ings was as follows: 1889. Toronto, 424; 1888,
Cleveland, 342; 1887. New York, 729; 1886, Buff
falo, AS; 1885, Ann Arbor. 1854; 1884, Philadel-
phia, 1,26l Gncluding members of the British
association and other foreign guests): 1889,
Minneapolis. 1928; 1882, Montreal, 937; 1881, Gin
cinnati, 500; 1880, Boston, y97.
Prof. Putnam, who has been the permanent
secretary OF the association since 1878, said to-
day that from the standpoint of the number of
members in attendance as we'll as the general
importance OF the papers read, this meeting
Will take high rank. He is especially pleased
with the accommodations provided for the
meetings and with all the arrangements made
been carried out He speaks especially Of the
work of Prof. Marcus Baker and
Prof. Richard Rathbun. The latter has
charge Of the printing, and every day COM
plete program is furnished the members, Civ
Ing the titles Of the papers to be read that day
plete list Of members registered, with their
home and city addresses. The latter is an
valuable feature, as it enables the
members to locate each other.
THE LADIES RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
The ladies' reception committee, Of which
Miss Alice Fletcher is chairman, has rendered
efficient aid in looking after the many ladies
who attend the meeting either as members or
in company with members. :, The reception
parlor on the second floor Of the building is
furnished and some member of
the committee is constantly there.
The general meeting Of the association this
morning at 10 o'clock was very brief one and
was devoted to hearing announcements from
the secretaries. The general secretary, Prof.
Wiley, stated that during the present meeting
the council had elected 355 new membefs and
had entered 235 papers to be read.
The secretary OF the local committee, Prof.
Baker, repeated the request made yesterday
that members desiring to 80 on any Of the pro-
posed excursions should register their names
promptly. This afternoon. he said, at O. clock
coaches would be in waiting at the University
building to convey members to different points
OF interest about the city.
TO VISIT THE zoo.
He stated that DR.. Frank Baker, the superin-
tendent Of the Geological Park, had invited the
members to visit the park this afternoon and
those wishing to accept could be driven there.
He added that about the time of the proposed
visit the elephants would be given their daily
bath and this spectacle might prove of interest
To those who visited the weather bureau last
evening and saw the weather map made I'D
Prof. Baker announced that Maj. Dunwoody
had sent number Of the maps OF last evenings
prediction. which they could have by calling at
the secretary's Office.
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED.
At the meeting Of the council this morning
the following new members were elected. Ar
thur D. Condley, Washington; Prof John L,
Johnson, professor Of civil engineering, West
Virginia University; George L. Leslie, Santa
Barbara, CAL; Prof. Chas. C. Nutting, pro-
fessor OF systematic zoology, State University
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Conn; Ernest Wilkinson, Washington; Prof.
James H. Smith, professor Of natural science,
Baldwin University, Berea, Ohio; Dr.
Harry L. E. johnson, Washington; Will
M lam Walters. e., N: D.. Lynn, Mass;
Washington; F. H. Newell; Washington; VIM.
A. Taylor, Washington; Geo. L. Teller, Fayett-
vile, Ark; Rev. Geo. A. Fargio, s. j., George
town College; Frank H. Cushing, Washington;
Miss Georgia l. Leonard, Washington; George
D. Moore, Worcester Polytechnic Institute,
Worcester. Mass; Fred l.. Kilborn, Washing
ton; James d. Pardee, Salt Lake City, Utah;
Harry English, Washington; DR.. George N.
Acker, Washington; Charles L. Marlett, WASH
ingtOn; Chas. P. Steinmetz. Yonkers, N. Y.
MADE BY THE LOCAL SECRETARY
The various excursions will start as planned,
except that the one to Luray will return Sun
day forenoon instead Of afternoon, there not
being large enough guaranty to secure special
train. Leave Washington $50 p. m. tomorrow
and reach Washington on the return at noon
Sunday.
The entire expense will be thus reduced to
$3.50, including bill at the Luray Inn.
Members are at perfect liberty to take friends
on each OF these pay excursions at the rates
stated.
The Mount Vernon excursion will be free to
every one wearing the badge Of the association,
and to others q small charge will be made,
rotary tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday.
Final arrangements for all excursions will be
arranged tomorrow, and all interested are in
vited to visit the Office and record their de-
cisions.
This afternoon at S o'clock coaches will be on
hand at the Columbian University, rain or
shine, to carry members on a complimentary
trip to the Zoo" to see the elephants bathe.
Return att.
1t is eminently desirable that those members
who wish to 60 on the Baltimore excursion on
Monday enter their names on the list as soon as
possible. as it is intended to serve lunch on the
steamer and it is absolutely necessary to know
the number to be provided for, so that suffi-
cient time may be given to the caterer to pre-
pare the lunch. The Maryland Steel Company
has made arrangements for taking the visitors
through the works. The party will also visit
the Johns Hopkins hospital and university.
The mayor Of the city Of Baltimore has ten
dered to the use of the association the city
F. G. Latrobe, for the excursion.
As the preparation for the lunch will have to
be made on Saturday, members are urgently
requested to enter their names today.
ToNIGHrs LECTURE.
This evening by invitation of the council
lecture complimentary to the citizens of WASH
ington will be given at the National Museum
by Dr.. John n. Macfarlane Of Edinburgh. His
subject is illustrations of Heredity in Plant
Hybrids," with lantern demonstrations. The
museum will be lighted and opened after the
lecture to members.
Tomorrow there will be general session. fol-
lowed by the meeting of the sectiou Mondav