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nearly pure silica, probably tripoli or infusorial earth. He stated that 

 the infusorial earth had a considerable commercial value if of good 

 quality, and he quoted the U.S. mineral statistics, it was shown that 

 the production of 2,532 tons of 2,0001b., valued at 50,640dol., or about 

 £4 a ton. This stone was found in connection with the lithographic 

 stone recently referred to in a previous issue of The Mercury, 



PAPER BY PROFESSOR TATE. 



A paper was handed in by the Secretary, contributed by Professor 

 Ralph Tate, F.L,S., of Adelaide, on the " Classificatory portion and 

 synonyms of Eaetoniella Bufilabris.'' 



After the usual votes of thanks the meeting terminated. 



JUNE. 



The monthly meeting of the Royal Society of Tasmania was held in 

 the Society's room at the Museum on Tupsday evening, June 14. His 

 Excellency the Governor Sir R. G. C. Hamilton, K.C.B., LL.D., pre- 

 sided, and there was a good attendance of ladies and gentlemen. 



A NEW MEMBER. 



Mr. Charles Holdsworth was duly elected a Fellow of the Society. 



AUSTRALASIAN ASSOCIATION POR THE ADVANCEMENT OP SCIENCE 

 JOURNAL. 



The Secretary (Mr. Alex. Morton) laid on the table Volume III. of 

 the journal of the New Zealand meeting, which had just arrived. He 

 also said the journal of the Hobart meeting was well in hand. 



His Excellency expressed himself as highly pleased thit the publi- 

 cation of the Hobart journal was being done so expeditiously. 



CORRESPONDING MEMBERS, 



The Secretary stated that the Council hid under consideration Mr. 

 Ogilvy's suggestions with regard to corresponding members throughout 

 the country, and hoped to be able to report on it by next meeting. 



papers. 



Notes on the Natural Limits to Occupation on the Land, by Mr. R. 

 M. Johnston, F.L.S. 



Notes on the Square-set System of Timbering in Mining at Zeehaa 

 and Dundas, illustrated by a Model Square-set. By Alfred J. 

 Taylor, F.L.S. 



His Excellency moved a vote of thanks to the gentlemen who had 

 contributed. As regarded Mr. Taylor's paper, he was sure they had 

 all listened to it with great interest. The explanation he had given 

 was very clear, and he had no doubt his object would bo fulfilled if 

 the general attention of the raining public was directed both to the 

 advantages and drawbacks of this description of timbering. (Applause.) 



The proceedings then terminated. 



JULY. 



The usual monthly meeting of the Royal Society was held at the 

 Museum on Tuesday evening, July 12. His Excellency the Governor 



