II. MINUTES

The twenty-eighth annual meeting of the Philological Association of the Pacific Coast was held in the Lobby of the Stanford Union, Stanford University, November 26 and 27, 1926.

The first session was called to order by President Linforth at 10.30 A.M. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as printed in the Publications of the Modern Language Association of America, and in the Proceedings of the American Philological Association.

The Secretary reported a gain of 21 members during the last year, and a loss of 8. The names of newly elected members were announced. The following communications were then read:

1. Invitation to the Association from the office of the President of Stanford University to hold its annual meeting this year at Stanford.

2. An invitation from the Tourist Association of San Francisco offering the Convention Auditorium in San Francisco for the meeting.

3. Notification from the Secretary of the American Philological Association of an increase in membership dues in that body from $3.00 to $4.00.

Notification was given of a motion by the Executive Committee to amend Article IV, Sections 1, 2, and 3 of the constitution, correcting the rates of membership as detailed above; this motion to be acted upon next year.

The Treasurer rendered the following report for the year 1925-1926, which was referred to the auditing committee:

The following committee appointments were made by the President:

Nominating: Professors Cooper (1 year), J. T. Allen (2 years), McKinlay (3 years). Temporary alternate, Holbrook.

Auditing: Professors Bailey, Allen, and Dr. Potter.

The remainder of the morning session was devoted to the reading of papers, with about 45 members in attendance.

The second session was called to order by Professor George R. Noyes, who presided during the reading of the annual presidential address by President Ivan M. Linforth. The President then took the chair and the program was followed as printed. A few minutes were devoted to business in the middle of the program. The Executive Committee suggested San Francisco as the meeting place for next year, referring the matter to the body with a desire for an expression of opinion. After some discussion, and upon motion by Professor Paschall, a written ballot was taken as to preference between San Francisco and the University of California. The count showed a vote of 38 to 5 in favor of the University of California. There were 43 members in attendance.

The third session was called to order by President Linforth,

with some 33 members present. The report of the nominating committee was received, and the Secretary was instructed to cast the ballot for the following officers for the ensuing year:

President, Henry David Gray.

Vice-Presidents, Rudolph Schevill, Ernest W. Martin.

Secretary, Clair Hayden Bell.

Treasurer, Chester C. McCown.

Executive Committee: The above named officers and George Rapall Noyes, Aurelio Macedonio Espinosa, Edward S. Cox, William Diamond.

The Auditing Committee reported its approval of the Treasurer's report, whereupon it was approved as read.

A vote of thanks was extended to the authorities of Stanford University and to the Stanford members for the hospitality shown to the Association. The balance of the forenoon was devoted to the reading of papers as listed, and to their discussion. Adjournment was taken at 12.15 P.M.

CLAIR HAYDEN BELL,

Secretary.

BIBLIOGRAPHICAL RECORD1

FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1926

PRINCIPAL ABBREVIATIONS

1 A list of publications of the members during the calendar year 1926, as far as reported by them to the editor. Where the number of a volume has not been given, that for 1926 is meant.