11 PROCEEDINGS. 



In March last, Vohiine XII. of the Proceedings of the 

 Society was pubhshed and distributed to members, kindred 

 societies, Sec. This contained the papers read during 1896 

 Session. Owing to the demand for these publications, it has 

 been found necessary to have a greater number printed. 



A very large number of publications have been I'oceived for 

 the library since last report. 



In July last. Dr. J. Thomson delivered before the Micro- 

 scopical Section of the Society a most able address on Photo- 

 micrography. 



Owing to his removal to Childers, Mr. A. J. Norton, 

 resigned the Hon. Librarianship in May, and in June, Dr. A. 

 J. Turner resigned his seat on the Council, owing to his inability 

 to attend the Meetings. ^Ir.. W. J. I\vram was appointed to fill 

 the latter vacancy. 



During the year four (4) new members have l)een elected, 

 viz:— W. E. Cameron, M.A. ; B. Dunstan, F.Cl.S. : H. L. 

 Davis, and G. A. K. Darbyshire. 



A Commitee consisting of, S. B. J. Skertchly, Hon. A. 

 Norton and J. Shirley, B. Sc. was appoinied during the year, to 

 consider papers for printing in the Society's Proceedings. 



The condition of the finances will be seen by reference to 

 the Treasurer's Statement, Appendix C. 



C. J. Pound, 



President. 

 J. F. Bailey, 



Hon. Secretary. 



Brisbane, 19th January, 1898. 



