Bulletin of the Southern California Academy of Sciences Volume 2 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903 Excerpt: ... 548.25 Gift from President Comstock 25.00 Gift from Mr. J. D. Hooker to Astro. Section 100.00--$ 904.14 DISBURSEMENTS. Rent for hall $ 142.00 Commissions on Collections 106.80 Miss Lawson's Salary 20.00 Reception Expenses, Music, etc 15.00 Engraving 12.45 Lantern 6.00 One Desk 20.75 Printing, Publication and Postage 363.90 Expenses of Incorporation 12.50 Balance on hand May 4, '03 204.74-$ 904.14 SUMMARY OF LECTURES Delivered Before SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES During Year 1902-1903. "The Problem of the Universe "--Professor Simon Newcomb. "Growth of Moulds"--Miss Louise Burns. "Death Valley, Its Geological Origin, Saline Deposits, Topography, Scenery, Climate and Water Supplies"--Professor G. E. Bailey. "How to Identify the Forest Trees of Southern California without Being a Botanist"--Hon. Abbott Kinney. "The Mastodon Bones of Kentucky "--Dr. John Uri Lloyd. "The mission of the Local Academy of Sciences"--Dr. Theo. C. Comstock. "Life and Work of Hugh Miller"--Mr. Wm. H. Knight. "An Outdoor Field Meeting of the Astronomical Section." "California Mineral Oils and Their Chemical Analysis"--Professor L. J. Stabler. "Description of Chile, Its Climate, Geology and Topography"--Mr. David C. Cunningham. "Scientific Relations of the United States Patent Office"--Mr. James R. Rogers. "Butterflies in This Part of the State"--Dr. Agnes M. Claypole. "Importance of a Close Study of the Hydra and Its Ability or Inability to Continue Its Life When It Is Turned Inside Out"--Professor Ulrey. "Hymenoptera of California"--T. D. A. C'oekerell. "Evolution"--Dr. C. A. Whiting, Miss Agnes Claypole, Professor B. M. Davis...