Proceedings, ^c. xxv 



in iCarch, the newly-clcctccl President slaall read his inaugural address 

 at a convcrsaziiine, to be held in the hall of the Koyal Society." 



After a short discussion, His Excellency the President suggested 

 that the object would be gained by substituting the words " annual 

 conversazione" for the words " annual dinner," in Law XL, and Law 

 XIII. to be altered in4he same manner. 



This suggestion was adopted, and the motion carried unanimously. 



Dr. Tliomas Sharman Ralph, as Secretary of the Microscopic 

 Section D, reported that the first meeting would be held on Friday, 

 the 22d inst., at Eight o'clock p.m., in the hall of the Royal Society. 



The meeting was then adjourned to Saturday, the 22nd inst., at 

 one o'clock, to receive the several reports. 



Adjourned Annual General Meeting. 



December 22nd, I'SGO. 



Dr. Eades, Vice-President in the cliair. 



BUSINESS. 



To consider and receive sundry reports. 



The Auditor laid the Treasurer's Report on the table, which was 

 adopted after a short discussion. 



The reports of the Prize Essay judges were severally read by the 

 Hon. Secretaiy, and adopted. 



The report of the Committee appointed to inquire into the Indi- 

 genous Fibrous Plants of the Colony was considered, and, after a 

 short discussion, adopted. 



The Annual Report Avas read by the Hon. Secretary, and, after a con- 

 versational discussion, adopted. The Society then separated. 



