7. From K. C. Kermode, Esq.— 190 specimens of modem European 



coins, with list. 



8. From Master H. Jones— A Bronze Cuckoo ( Lamprococcyx plagosus) 



from near Mount Nelson. [Mr. E. Swan remarked that this 

 Cuckoo had appeared a month earlier than usual this year, as 

 it was very rarely seen before September. Mr, J. Swan thought 

 it might generally be looked for abeut the same time as the 

 Swallow.] 



9. From J. Swan, Esq. — A Black Magpie (Strepera arguta). 



10. From Mr. W. Simpson — Two malformed eggs of common fowl. 



The Secretary called attention to the unusually long list of book 

 presentations on the table from societies in various parts of the 

 world, to wit. Great Britain, America, Italy, Germany, New Zealand, 

 and the neighbouring colonies. 



The Secretary informed the meeting that His Excellency the Presi- 

 dent was unavoidably absent in consequence of another engagement. 



Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the attendance of members 

 was smaller than usual. After some observations as to certain of the 

 presentations, the usual vote of thanks was accorded to the donors, 

 and the meeting terminated. 



