clini 
printing. I there stated that, on examination, I was unable to discover 
any connection between our tremors and lunar positions. This deduction 
accords with that of Professor Milne, both as conveyed to me verbally 
by himself and as intimated in his latest pamphlet.” 
Dr. AGNEW asked if any Fellow presenthad felt a shock of earthquake 
on Friday last in the forenoon. 
Captain Suortt, who was referred to, said he had not felt it. 
Dr. AGNEW said some people in his house had felt a slight shock, 
but he had seen nothing about it in the newspapers. 
Mr. Brernarp SHAW said one of the gentlemen in his office had 
felt a shock on Friday morning, and had gone in and asked him if 
he had not felt it also. 
THE LONGFORD COAL DEPOSITS, 
Mr. Brain, who is in charge of the coal mines at Longford, gave 
some information respecting them at the request of the Hon. Secretary. 
He said it was hardly fair to judge the mine yet, though, as faras he 
had been able to prove it up to the present time, it looked very well, 
Tke seam varied from 3ft. to 4ft. 6in. in width. It had a fine 
sandstone top and bottom, and the inclination or dip was from N.E, 
to S.W., and was very slight indeed. It would, he thought, be an 
excellent household coal, but not fit for steam purposes. 
Dr. PeERKINS said perhaps Mr. Brain would be able to send them 
some fossils. 
Mr. Brain said he had some very fine leaf impressions which he 
would be glad to send. He had already forwarded some to Mr, 
Johnston, but would be glad to make a collection for the society, 
The CHAIRMAN: They will be very acceptable. 
VOTE OF THANKS, 
On the motion of Dr. AGNEW, seconded by Mr. BELSTEAD, a vote 
of thanks was accorded by acclamation to doncrs of contributions and 
readers of papers. 
After inspection of the microscopes the meeting terminated. 
NOVEMBER, 1885. 
The monthly meeting of the Royal Society of Tasmania, the last of the 
session of 1885, was held on Monday evening, Nov. 16, at the Museum, 
James Barnard, Esq., V.P., in the chair. The Bishop of Tasmania, 
several ladies, and a large number of Fellows were present. 
RETURNS. 
The Hon. Secretary (Hon. J. W. Agnew, M.D.) brought forward the 
usual returns, viz. :— 
Number of visitors to the Museum during the month of October :— 
Week days, 1,557 ; Sundays, 550. Total, 2,107. 
Number of visitors to Royal Society’s Gardens during the month of 
October, 6,500. 
Plants and seeds received at and sent from the Royal Society’s 
Gardens during the month of October, 1885 :— 
From Mr. Wm. Bull, new plant merchant, London. Case containing 
103 new chrysanthemums. 
From the Botanic Gardens, Christchurch, New Zealand. Case plants, 
various, 
om Baron Ferd. Von Mueller. Bulbs of a new crinum, and package 
seeds, 
