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(or so called ' wild ass,') from the vicinity of Kandahar. Also speci- 

 mens of a Lizard from the same neighbourhood, known as the Bag 

 Mahi or ' Sand-fish,' the horns of an Afghan Gazelle, and some skins 

 of Ducks. 



8. From Major S. R. Tickell, Moulmein, a large collection of 

 birds, comprising many species of interest and some novelties, 

 obtained during a trip to the mountainous interior of the Tenas- 

 serim Provinces ; and, subsequently, a skin of the Pomarine Skua, 

 an arctic bird never previously obtained within the tropics. 



9. From Captain Hodge, Commanding the Guard-ship Sesos- 

 tris, at Port Blair, Great Andaman, a highly interesting collection 

 of objects of Natural History, chiefly fishes. 



10. From II. Swinhoe, Esq., of H. M. Consulate, Amoy, a 

 collection of Chinese birds, with an undescribed species of 

 Shrew. 



11. From Dr. McGowan, Ningpo, a fine specimen of a flake 

 oihalein, or so called ' Whalebone,' perfect and unmutilated. 



12. From Major W. S. Ferris, 12th N. I. a fine head and casque 

 of Buciros cavatus. 



13. From the Rev. J. Baker, Jr., Cochin, a valuable collection 

 of Natural History specimens from Southern Malabar. 



The following gentlemen duly proposed at the last meeting 

 were ballotted for and elected Ordinary Members. 



C. W. Wilrnot, Esq., Captain J. E. Gastrell, 13th Regiment, N. I. ; 

 I. B. N. Henessey, Esq., 1st Assistant G. T. Survey of India. 



Lieut. W. G. Murray, 68th N. I. ; W. Scott, Esq. chief Draftsman 

 S. G. O.; J. Obbard, Esq.; W. T. Blanford, Esq.; Baboo Boloi 

 Chund Sing ; Maharajah Narendra Narian Bhupa of Cooch Behar. 



The following gentlemen were named for ballot as Ordinary 

 Members at the next meeting. 



Dr. A Campbell, Darjeeliug, proposed for re-election by Mr. Grote, 

 seconded by Mr. W. S. Atkinson. 



Captain J. Sherwill, R. Survey, Diuajpore, proposed by Mr. Grote, 

 seconded by Mr. Atkinson. 



Captain H. Hopkinson, Commissioner, Tenasseriin Provinces, 

 proposed for re-election by Mr. Atkinson, and seconded by Mr. 

 Grote. 



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