liv Proceedings, &c. 



A paper entitled, " Notes on the Tidal Phenomena of Hobson's 

 Bay, with reference to the various suggested drainage schemes for 

 the valley and basin of the river Yarra Yarra," was read by T. E. 

 Rawlinson, Esq., CE. 



A paper entitled, " Notes on the Wealden Formation of England 

 as in some measure illustrated by the Physical Features of Port 

 Phillip Bay/' was read by Thomas Harrison, Esq. 



A paper " On Saxby's Weather System," was read by R. L. J. 

 paper Ellery, Esq., Government Astronomer. The purport of the 

 was to show the vagueness of Mr. Saxby's generalities, and the 

 looseness of the so-called system in deduction, and the unscien- 

 tific character of his prognostications,, 



(Signed) Feedeeick M'Cqy, Chairman. 



Nov. 21st, 1864. 



21st November, 1864. 

 Oedinaey Meeting. 

 The President, Professor M'Coy, in the chair. 



The gentlemen nominated at the last Meeting for Ordinary Mem- 

 bership, were balloted for and declared duly elected. 



W. Detmold, Esq., having been duly proposed, was elected by 

 ballot a Life Member. 



The following contributions were laid on the table, viz. : — Three 

 Nos. of the Proceedings of the Royal Society of London — by the 

 Society. Part 29, of the Fragmenta Phytographise Australia. 

 Part II. Flora Australiensis — by Dr. Mueller. Part ■ of the Pro- 

 ceedings of the Dublin Society of Arts — by the Dublin Society of 

 Arts. 



A paper " On the Underground Drainage of Melbourne," was read 

 by A. K. Smith, Esq., CE. 



The Hon. D. Wilkie complained of the omission to re-elect the 

 Exploration Committee at the proper time. 



The question was referred to the Council. 



(Signed) Feedeeick M'Coy, Chairman. 



December 5th, 1864. 



5th December, 1864. 



Geneeal Meeting. 



The President, Professor M'Coy, in the chair. 



Mr. P. Alcock having been nominated "for Ordinary Membership, 

 was balloted for and declared duly elected. 



