of the wood of the mast ; a beautiful Crease, or 

 knife, formerly belonging to the King of Acheen ; 

 and the saw of a Saw-Fish. 



Captain Constantino Moorsom, R.N., has pre- 

 sented a Fowling-Piece, which belonged to Ra- 

 dama. King of Madagascar, handsomely mounted 

 with silver ; some specimens of Madagascar cloth ; 

 28 specimens of African wood ; and five African 

 spears and arrows. 



Our collection of Shells has been enriched by 

 30 British species, in fine preservation, given by 

 Arthur Strickland, Esq. ■' 



The three gentlemen last named, have been 

 elected Honorary Members. 



To Mr. John Coulson we are indebted for a 

 large Fossil shell, and a very fine specimen of 

 opalized wood, from Van Dieman's Land. '^ 



Mr. Dadd, by Mr. Ripley, has sent more than 

 60 Fossils from the Chalk strata of Kent, several 

 of them very rare. 



Mr. W. Jameson, Mariner, by Mr. Mewburn, 

 has favoured us with a box of Insects. 



Mr. C. Crawford, of London, has presented 

 nine silver coins, and a wooden cup, given by his 

 Majesty on Maundy Thursday. 



Capt. John Smith, of the Diadem, has given a 

 handsome donation of African bracelets, spears, 

 charms, and other curiosities, from the island of 

 Fernando Po. 



