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Colonel Tytler's and Mr. Blanford's papers were then read to the 

 meeting, and in the discussion which ensued on the latter paper, some- 

 observations of interest were made by Dr. Brandis and the Hon'ble< 

 Mr. Beadon, which were recorded for publication with the original, 

 paper. 



For Mat, J 864. 

 Lieut. -Col. J. E. Grastrell, in the chair. 



The proceedings of the last Meeting were read and confirmed. 

 Presentations were received™ 



1. From Col. H. L. Thuillier, a copy of the Instructions for 

 taking Meteorological Observations with tables, By Sir H. James*. 

 E. E. 



2. From Kongl. Norske Frederiks Universitets Secretariat, several 

 works published by the University, and other Norwegian works. 



3. From Professor C. A. Holmboe, 4 pamphlets. 



4. From Syud Keramat Ali, Hooghly, a copy of his work entitled 

 Byan Makhza 'Aliim. 



5. From the Hon'ble L. S. Jackson,, a copy of an Inscription on a 

 brick-built mosque at Bagha, in Bajshabye. 



6. From W. S, Atkinson, Esq., specimens of Streptaulus Blanfordi 

 and Clausilia Ids from Darjeeling. 



7. From Lieutenant- Colonel E. C. Tytler, a collection of fishes,. 

 mammalia and minerals. 



8. From the same, through A. Grote, Esq., specimens of Andamanese 

 Greckos, in spirit. 



9. From the Hon'ble Ashley Eden, a collection of bird skins and 

 a Pteromys, collected during the Bhotan expedition. 



Letters from B, H. Wilson, Esq., F. L. Beaufort, Esq. # and the 

 Hon'ble E. P. Levinge, intimating their desire to withdraw from the 

 Society were recorded. 



The following gentlemen, duly proposed at the last meeting, were 

 balloted for and elected ordinary members : 



Dr. E. Bird, Civil Surgeon, Howrah: Dr. J. B. Barry; 1ST. S. 

 Alexander, Esq., c. s. ; G-. W. Cline, Esq. and Baboo Eama Nath 

 Bose. 



# Announced in error. See Proe, for June, 



