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8. From L. R. Castray, Esq., A.C.G. A letter written in the New 

 Zealand language, with translation. [This letter, addressed by- 

 one native to another, was picked up near Taranaki.] 



Six specimens of Woods from Madagascar, with Botanical, French, and 

 Native names attached. 



The attention of the meeting was directed to presentations of books to 

 the table, from the Royal Geographical Society, Royal Asiatic Society, 

 Linnean Society, Geological Society, Zoological Society of London, and 

 Royal Institution of Great Britain. 



Mr. Barnard read a paper on the Esparto grass, supplementary to hia 

 former observations on the same. From information referred to in the 

 paper, it was evident that the cultivation of the grass could not be at- 

 tempted in the colony with any chance of success. 



After some discussion of a conversational character, votes of thanks were 

 accorded to Mr. Barnard, and the donors of presentations, and the meet- 

 ing terminated. 



