remarks in the two reports coutainlug replies to former enquiries on 

 similar subjects. 



' ' Yours very truly, 



" John Brigg." 



[The pamphlet and papers will be left on the table at the Museum for 

 the inspection of any person who may wish to peruse them.] 



The Rev. J. E. Tenison Woods, F.G.S., F.R.G.S., a corresponding 

 member of the Society, read a paper " On some Tertiary Fossils 

 from Table Cape." [In alluding to the various works which he had 

 occasion to consult when writing his paper, the author took occasion to 

 compliment the Society on the richness of its library. He was both 

 astonished and pleased at being able to refer to so many authorities, and 

 it was evident that great care and intelligence had been exerted in 

 forming a collection of books, of which, especially when the limited 

 number of its members was considered, the Society had certainly just 

 reason to be proud.] 



A short discussion ensued, after the reading of the paper, in which the 

 members expressed their extreme gratification at the help given by it to 

 the subject of Tasmanian palaeontology. In answer to several questions 

 from Bishop Bromby, Mr. Woods stated that the Cretaceous formation, 

 upper and lower, were extensively found on the western side of the 

 dividing range in Northern Queensland. He added that fossiliferous 

 beds of aU the leading formations were found in Australia, including the 

 Oolite, Lias, and Trias. 



A special vote of thanks was then moved by Bishop Bromby to the 

 reverend gentleman for his able and interesting paper. He was sure 

 the members of the Society would agree with him in saying that their 

 thanks were more especially owing because the author was known to 

 have left himself but little leisure for such studies from the higher and 

 holier labours to which, as every one knew, he had so completely dedi- 

 cated himself, and at a time when barely recovered from a long and 

 serious illness, he had made this effort to fulfil a former promise to 

 them. The present instance was one which showed how the highest 

 interest in the cause of God was combined with ardent admiration and 

 knowledge of God's works, and it must command their warmest com- 

 mendation as well as their thanks. IMr. Barnard seconded the motion, 

 which was carried by acclamation, and the meeting separated. 



