98 Proceedings, &c. y for 1880. 



Brownscombe, Mr. C. F. Bailey, and Mr. A. Millington Atkin, 

 were elected associates of the Society. 



The discussion of Mr. Birkmire's process for purifying the Yan 

 Yean was resumed by Mr. Blackett, the following gentlemen also 

 taking part in the discussion — viz., Dr. Gillbee, Mr. Kernot, Mr. 

 Newbery, Mr. Hopwood, Mr. Ellery, Dr. Jamieson, Mr. Patching, 

 Mr. Clarke, and Mr. White, whicn closed the discussion on the 

 subject. 



(Signed) Robt. L. J. Ellery. 



8th July, 1880. 



R. L. J. Ellery, Esq., F.R.S., President, in the Chair — Present, 

 35 members and associates. 



Mr. W. Emerson M'lvor was elected a member, and Mr. H. W. 

 Taylor was elected as an associate of the Society. 



Mr. H. Moors was elected to fill the vacancy in the Council 

 caused by the resignation of Mr. G. Foord, F.C.S. 



Mr. W. C. Kernot, M.A., read a paper on " The Tay Bridge." 



Professor Nanson, M.A., read a paper on u Proportional Repre- 

 sentation." 



(Signed) Robt. L. J. Ellery. 



10^ August, 1880. 



R. L. J. Ellery, Esq., F.R.S., President, in the Chair — Present, 

 34 members and associates. 



Mr. Harry B. Gibbs and Mr. C. E. Wallen were elected asso- 

 ciates. 



Discussion took place on the papers previously read by Mr. 

 Kernot, M.A., and Professor Nanson, M.A. 



Mr. Lilly read " Notes on some curious Effects of Lightning 

 at Gabo Island." 



(Signed) Robt. L. J. Ellery. 



9th September, 1880. 



R. L. J. Ellery, Esq., F.R.S., President, in the Chair — Present, 

 22 members and associates. 



Dr. Robert Talbot was elected a member, and Mr. F. M. Bailey, 

 of Brisbane, and Dr. James Stirton, F.L.S., of Glasgow, were 

 elected corresponding members. 



Mr. Joseph read a paper on " Recent Improvements in Electric 

 Lighting." 



