The first day's session of the American Institute of Architects was held on the evening of the 20th of October, at the Recital Hall of the Auditorium, Chicago.

Convention called to order at 8.15 o'clock by the President, Edward H. Kendall of New York; Mr. D. Adler of Chicago, Secretary.

President Kendall addressed the Institute as follows: (Insert President's Address.)

Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.

President Kendall. - The next business before the convention will be the reading of the report of the Board of Directors.

Report read by the Secretary as follows:

(Insert.)

President Kendall. - The next business is the reading of the report of the Treasurer. As the Treasurer is absent, your Secretary will read the report.

Treasurer's report read as follows:

(Insert.)