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that more vitality will be evinced in that which is now com- 
mencing. The papers read were as follows :—June 4: On the 
“Gem Cluster in Argo,” by H. C. Russell, B.A., F.R.A.S., &e. 
June 4: “The International Geological Congress at Paris,” by 
Professor Liversidge, F.G.S., &c. September 3: Lecture on “The 
Geology of New Zealand,” by Dr. Hector, C.M.G., F.R.S., &e. 
October 1: ‘On the Languages of Australia in their connection 
with those of Mozambique and the South of Africa,” by Hyde 
Clarke, Esq., V.P., Ethnological Institution. November 5: On 
“ Photography in its relation to Popular Education,” by L. W. 
Hart, Esq. November 5: On “Description of Fossil Leaf (Ottelia 
preterita),” by Baron von Mueller, K.C.M.G., F.R.S., &e. De- 
cember 3: On “ A Catalogue of Latitude Stars,” by H.S. Hawkins, 
M.A. December 3: Resumé of Paper on “Some remarkable 
Boulders in the Hawkesbury Beds,” by C. 8S. Wilkinson, F.G.S. 
December 3: “ Remarks upon the Wentworth Hurricane in 
January,” by H. C. Russell, B.A., F.R.A.S. Several papers were 
also read at the meetings of the Sections. In some of the Sections 
there was an activity exhibited among the members which is most 
creditable to them. The work done, particularly in that on litera- 
ture and fine arts, and in that on astronomical and microscopical 
matters, appears from the records to have been considerable ; but 
very important subjects were also brought under consideration and 
well discussed in the chemical and other Sections; and I venture to 
hope that in all these, during the ensuing session, there will be an 
equal interest taken by the members as that shown by them 
previously. I will make one suggestion, viz., that the work of the 
several Sections should be confined as much as possible to practical 
details and conversational discussion, and that papers on any 
subject, excepting medical science, should be read at the monthly 
meetings, so that the members of the Society generally may have 
the opportunity of discussing their merits. 
IT cannot allow this occasion to pass without referring to 
the conversazione which was held in the hall of the University. 
It will, I think, be admitted by those who were fortunate 
enough to be present, that it was one of the most successful 
