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A paper was read entitled, "Topographic Models," by Mr. Cosmos Mindeleff. Published in the "National Geographic Magazine," Vol. I, No. 3.

The attendance being very small, no paper was read.

The paper of the evening was entitled, "Surveys, their Kinds and Purposes," by Mr. Marcus Baker. The paper was discussed by Messrs. Ogden, Goodfellow, Gannett and Baker. Published in "Science," Vol. XII, No. 304.

A paper was read by Mr. Henry Gannett, giving certain "Physical Statistics Relating to Massachusetts," derived from the map of that State recently prepared by the United States Geological Survey. A discussion followed which was participated in by Messrs. Baker, Kenaston, Fernow, Weed, and the author. A second paper entitled, "Something about Tornadoes," was read by Lieut. J. P. Finley, U. S. Signal Corps.

The annual reports of vice-Presidents Herbert G. Ogden and Gen. A. W. Greely were delivered. Published in the "National Geographic Magazine," Vol. I, No. 2.

Held in the Law Lecture Room of the Columbian University. The President delivered his Annual Address, entitled, "Africa." Published in the "National Geographic Magazine," Vol. I, No. 2.