12 PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS. 
2. The Seismological Committee, to investigate earth- 
quake phenomena in Australasia. (Reappointed.) 
3. To consider and report upon the Thermo-dynamics 
of the Voltaic Cell. 
4. The geology, land flora, land fauna, and natural 
resources of the islands and islets of the Great 
Barrier Reef. 
5. The habits of the teredo, and the best means of 
preserving timber or structures subject to the 
action of tidal waters. 
6. The Committee to give effect to the suggestions 
contained in Sir Samuel Griffith’s paper entitled 
“A Plea for the Study of the Unconscious Vital 
Processes in the life of a community.” 
AUSTRALIAN BENEFACTIONS TO SCIENCE. 
In connection with the efforts made for the advancement 
of science in Australia we should not overlook the recent 
generous gift made by Mr. ’P. N. Russell of £50,000 for the 
support of our Engineering School, for instruction in pure 
and applied science. This is, perhaps, one of the best ways 
ot supporting the objects of this Association, 7.e., by providing 
a scientific training for students, who may develop into men 
of science. 
Then there is the bequest made by Sir Thos. Elder to the 
Adelaide University, of which a large portion goes to support 
the Mining and other scientific schools. 
Also the scientific expedition to Central Australia, which 
was despatched by Mr. Horn from Adelaide at great 
expense. We shall have the pleasure of hearing of some of 
the results of this act of public-spirited generosity from 
Professor Spencer, who is kindly giving our members a 
lecture upon Central Austraha. 
Next there is the expedition from the Royal Society of 
London, under Professor Sollas, to investigate the structure 
of a coral reef by boring, to which this Colony contributed 
liberally in men, money, and material. 
