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A very interesting description was given 

 of the two bones, and also a list of the 

 remains of the libyrinthodonts found in the 

 different localities. The paper was accom- 

 panied vvith an excellent plate showing both 

 the bones from the British and Tasmanian 

 Museums. 



*' Notes on a visit to port davey." 



By J. W. Beattie. 

 Mr. J. W. Beattie read a paper on 

 a recent trip to Port Davey. The paper 

 was illustrated with a number of 

 limelight views. The scenery at Port 

 Davey was said to have an individuality of 

 its own. Steep hills prevailed in all direc- 

 tions, and afforded an ecdless variety of 

 views. The first view shown was Adamson's 

 Peak, which was succeeded by a picture of 

 Southport Island. Other illustrations fol- 

 lowed in quick succession, showing the 

 various scenes of interest to be met with on 

 a trip to Port Davey. Ihe general features 

 and early history of each view were briefly 

 explained, and tended to increase the 

 interest manifested by the gathering. A 

 realistic illustration of Kelly's Basin was 

 produced, and the quality of the oysters 

 found therein extolled. The locality of 

 Bramble Cove, where vessels trading 



to the West Coast sought shelteif 

 during stormf, was pointed out, and 

 the rugged grandeur of the scene ex- 

 plained. A tribute was paid to the harbour 

 accommodation of Port Davey, and a sugges- 

 tion made that one of the shipping com- 

 panies should be induced to frequently run a 

 vessel to the locality during the tourist 

 season. As an agricultural settlement Port 

 Davey had no future, but no doubt could be 

 entertained with regard to its mineral possi- 

 bilities. In conclusion, the speaker ex- 

 pressed a hope that before Icng Port Davey 

 would prove to Hobart a mine of wealth and 

 bring about a prosperity all hoped to see. 



A brief discuseion took place on several of 

 the papers read. 



The Hon. Adye Douglas, M.L.C, pro- 

 posed a vote of thanks to those who con- 

 tributed papers, and referred specially to 

 the limelight views shown. 



The Hon. C. H. Grant, M.L.C, seconded 

 the motion. 

 The motion was carried by acclamation. 



At the close of the meeting the members 

 and friends of the Society were entertained 

 by the lady members of the Hamilton 

 Literary Society. The tables were laid out 

 in the board-room of the Royal Society. 



