Minutes of Proceedings. xxix 



" Factorizable Continuants," by T. Muir. 



" Developments of a Pfaffian," by T. Muir. 



"The High-Level Gravels of the Cape Colony," and the "Problem 

 of the Karroo Gold," by E. H. L. Schwarz. 



" The Sutherland Volcanic Pipes and their relation to other vents 

 in South Africa," by A. W. Eogers and A. L. du Toit. 



" On two new Therocephalian Eeptiles (Glanosuclius macrops and 

 Pristerognathus Bainii)" by E. Broom. 



"The Origin of the Mammalian Carpus and Tarsus," by E. 

 Broom. 



" Mimicry among Plants," by E. Marloth. 



" The Structure of Mesosaurus," by E. Broom. 



" New Genera and Species of South African Spiders," by W. F. 

 Purcell. 



In addition to the papers read at the ordinary meetings, there were 

 important exhibitions that led to interesting discussions. 



Parts 3, 4, 5 of Vol. XIV. and Part 1 of Vol. XV. of the Trans- 

 actions have been issued during the year, and the other papers are in 

 the hands of the printer. Two other parts are expected here within 

 one month or six weeks, and the balance will certainly be issued 

 before the end of the present year. 



Two receptions have been held — one in connection with the meet- 

 ing of the Medical Congress in Cape Town, the other to enable 

 members of the Society and their friends to meet and welcome the 

 leader and scientific staff of the Scottish Antarctic Expedition on 

 board the Scotia. Mr. Bruce, the leader, gave an account of the 

 work of the expedition. 



Three members have resigned ; one died ; four have been re- 

 moved for long arrears of subscription. Our number is, however, 

 increasing. Our roll shows a membership of 218 ordinary and of 

 4 honorary members, divided as follows : Cape Colony, 173 ; 

 Transvaal, 20 ; Natal, 14 ; Ehodesia, 8 ; and Orange Eiver 

 Colony, 2. 



The Cape Government has not granted this year that subsidy of 

 £100 which went far to cover part of our printing expenses. A 

 gratifying feature, however, of the Treasurer's statement is the 

 sale of publications, which amounted to £67 14s. 3d. during 

 the year. 



The Treasurer's Eeport shows a credit balance to the 30th of June 

 of £312 18s. OH. 



