The expedition was sent out by the Chilean government and had for its object the exploration of the coast from about 40° south latitude to 48° in search of a river that might come from beyond the mountains. This was done and a river called by the party _Baker River_ was discovered emptying into Baker channel at about 47° 20′ south latitude. This river was followed in its course to the water-shed and was found to be the outlet of Lake Cochrane, though its principal source was not discovered. A study of the flora of the region traversed by the party brought to light the following facts: That the Peninsula of Taitao marks the division line between the rich and varied flora of the Llanquihue region and the monotonous flora of the Magellan Strait region. The difference between these two floras is really remarkable. In the Llanquihue region no one species nor even genus can be said to predominate. Character is given to the vegetation by the _Chusquea quila_ a sort of climbing bamboo. _Fuchsia macrostemma_ and a large variety of stately forest trees, all struggling together for the mastery and making a forest as impenetrable as the Selvas of the Amazon. The Magellanic region is characterized by the predominance of several species of _Nothofagus_. Immense forests may be found composed exclusively of a single species, for example, the _N. pumila_, and in all this region, extending from the Peninsula of Taitoa to Cape Horn, a distance 10° of latitude, no other kind of tree acquires any considerable size. Professor Mills gave a report of the Baltimore meeting of Anthropologists, and Professor Osborn gave a short account of a visit with Dr. P. R. Uhler, and called attention to some of the Zoological papers read before the meeting of the Society of Naturalists. J. K. Knox, Miss Mary Dresbach, Miss Mary C. Crawford, E. D. Coberly, C. C. Poindexter, A. F. Conradi and Miss Clara Tangeman were elected to membership. The Society then adjourned. JAS. S. HINE, Secretary. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ohio State University Six distinct and independent Colleges, each with a Dean and Faculty of its own. THIRTY SEVEN DEPARTMENTS. THIRTY DISTINCT COURSES. AGRICULTURE, ARTS, LAW, ENGINEERING, PHARMACY, VETERINARY MEDICINE. Superior facilities for education in Applied Science. Short or special courses for mature students not candidates for degrees. One hundred and twenty-one instructors. Over thirteen hundred students. FINEST GYMNASIUM IN THE WEST. _For further information address the President_, DR. W. O. THOMPSON, STATE UNIVERSITY, COLUMBUS. Ohio Forest Trees Identified by Leaves and Fruit. By W. A. KELLERMAN, PH. D., Ohio State University.