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ness of the various members of the carboniferous series. Had section 

 boxes, or any kind of specimens, been preserved to show the results 

 obtained in the other shafts by which these coal measures have 

 already been proved to a depth of at least 400 feet, it might now have 

 been possible either to assure the promoters of speedy success, or to point 

 out a more eligible locality. He (Mr. Stephens) hoped that they would 

 persevere in their spirited undertaking, and that all persons engaged in 

 such works would remember the importance of preserving an exact 

 record of the results of sinking or boring in any part of the colony, with 

 specimens of the diEFerent rocks which are met with. 



The Secretary read a paper, contributed by Dr. G. Bennett, F. L. 

 S., F.Z.S. of Sydney, a corresponding member of the society, " On 

 the Frilled IdizBird (Cklcnnydosaurus Khirjii), of Queensland. " A paper 

 by the same learned author on the beautiful Sponge from the Philip- 

 pine Islands, known as "Venus' Flower Basket" (Eupleclella aspergillum), 

 was also read by the Secretary. 



This paper was listened to with marked attention, and specimens of 

 the silicious skeletons of the Euplectdla — than which there is, perhaps, 

 nothing more exquisite in the whole domain of natural history— were 

 examined with the greatest interest by all present. For these fine 

 specimens the society, as noticed at the last meeting, is indebted to 

 the liberality of Dr. Bennett. 



M. Allport, Esq., F.L.S., F.Z.S., etc., etc., read a paper entitled 

 "Some Further Notes on the Salmon Experiment." 



Mr. Rule observed, although he could not speak scientifically as to 

 the distinctions between the grilse and salmon trout, he could do so 

 from a practical point of view. He had been told by experienced fishermen 

 — and from his own long experience, he knew it to be a fact— that the 

 grilse and trout could be readily distinguised by simply grasping them a 

 little above the tail, and then lifting them up. The trout could only 

 ■with difficulty be held in this position, owing to the thickness of the 

 flesh at the point grasped ; whereas, the thinner structure of the salmon 

 affords a firm hold. After applying this test with others) to our fish, 

 he had no doubt whatever it was a true salmon. 



Mr. Stephens proposed that the "thanks of the meeting should be 

 given to Dr. Bennett for his very interesting papers, and, also to Mr. 

 Allport for his able and vigorous championship of the Tasmanian 

 Balmon." Carried by acclamation. 



Mr. Barnard then moved " that a vote of thanks be accorded to the 

 donors of the various presentations to the Museum and Library." 



Mr. Stephens, in seconding the motion, called attention to the large 

 collection of West Australian woods, presented by his Excellency, whom 

 he was sure they were all glad to see presiding at the meetings of 

 the society. (Hear, hear.) 



The vote having passed, the President left the chair. 



