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obtained from the Gordon limestones of Tasmania. Although 28 species 
have been named and classified by Mr. Salter, over 17 years ago, no 
descriptions of the species have yet been placed upon record, and hence 
the collection of fossils now in the society’s Museum, originally obtained 
by the late Dr. Milligan, and supplemented by Mr. Chas. Gould in the 
year 1862, cannot be identified specifically. Mr. Johnston has arranged 
with R. Etheridge, jun., F.G.S., of the South Kensington Museuin, 
London, to have Mr. Salter’s collection fully described, and to facilitate 
reference in the meantime, among other particulars, the former has given 
a full description of the various genera, with a complete list of the species 
already named. 
Mr. R. A. Bastow read a paper ‘‘ On the identification of Tasmanian 
mosses, etc” The paper was intended to illustrate a hand-book on the 
Tasmanian mosses, a compiled list of all the genera he (Mr. Bastow) had 
prepared from Hooker’s Flora Tasmaniz and other authorities of our 
mosses. The book was beautifully illustrated, and would be valuable 
to those who took an interest in the mosses to determine the genera they 
belonged to. 
Mr. R. M. Jounston bore testimony to the value of Mr. Bastow’s 
work, saying that it would be of great assistance to anyone commencing 
a study of the mosses. No part of the world was so favourable to such 
a study as Hobart, in the vicinity of Mount Wellington. 
Mr. C. H. GrAaxt said the thanks of the society were due to Mr. 
Bastow for his paper on this most interesting branch of the study of 
botany. No one could enter a mountain glade in Tasmania without 
seeing how particularly rich they were in mosses. England had been 
considered rich in them, but here they were in far greater luxuriance and 
beauty, and a hand-glass was quite sufficient to enable them to be fully 
inspected, without the aid of a microscope. If only a few people would 
apply themselves to the study here, new species would, he was sure, be 
very soon discovered. (Applause.) : 
A paper ‘‘On some new species of Tasmanian marine shells,” by W. 
F. Petterd, C.M.Z.S., was read by the hon. secretary, Dr. Agnew. 
Exhibits. 
The Paradise birds, presented by the trustees of the Australian 
Museum, were a theme of admiration for their rich and exquisite 
colouring, and reflected great credit on Mr. J. A. Thorpe, the head 
taxidermist of the Sydney Museum, who had mounted them, and no 
doubt will prove a highly interesting addition to the museum. 
Mr. Bastow exhibited, by the aid of the microscope, some beautifully 
mounted specimens of Tasmanian mosses, which proved of great 
attraction to the members present. 
Lieut. C. E. Beddome stated that no doubt the Fellows were aware 
of the large shipment of salmon ova which had arrived during tlhe last 
few days, and which had been deposited at the Ponds, and he was happy 
to inform them that about 50,000 eggs were alive and looking well. 
Accompanying the ova, was sent out two fine specimens of salmon, a 
male and female, which had been admirably preserved and mounted by 
Mr. Morton, the curator. The two fish were exhibited during the 
evening, the male weighed 30lbs., the female, 23lbs. 
Votes of thanks to donors to the Museum, to authors of the papers 
read, and the chairman, brought a very pleasant evening to a close. 
