268 - J. H. MAIDEN, 
Woore, 0.E.; W. R. Collett, Government Surveyor of Roads; 
H. G. Alleyne, M.D.; Charles Nathan, Surgeon; William 
Macleay, junr., M.P.; Edwin Daintrey, Solicitor; R. M. 
Isaacs, Barrister-at-Law ; H. Waymouth; Saul Samuel; 
James Williamson; James Hart; Ambrose Foss; C. J. 
Nealds; A. Bonar, and Thomas Holt. 
Papers read.—1. ‘‘On the action of Sydney water upon 
lead,’ by Professor Smith. (Published at p. 104 of the 
Magazine.) 2. ‘‘On the Iron-making resources of New 
South Wales,’’ by Mr. Thomas, c.£. (Published at p. 101 
of the Magazine. Copies of both these papers, from the 
Herald, will be found in the Society’s Cuttings book). 
Fifth Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 10th 
September. Sir William Denison in the Chair. 
Members elected.—J. J. Rodd; Alex.Sage; Dr. Bowman; 
Rev. W. Scott; — Hiliott; A. Knipe; Osborn Ottley; J. W. 
Robinson; Fredk. Rothery; Rev. Dr. Hortzel; M. Israel; 
H. Mackay; Thomas Woolley; Thomas Felton; Thomas H. 
Hood, M.L.c.; Francis H. Grundy, ¢.£.; Dr. Houston. 
Papers read.—1. “ Hlectric Telegraphs and Railways 
between Sydney and London not impossible,’’ by Mr. John 
Thompson. (I have not seen a copy of this paper, but 
according to the “‘ Herald”’ of 14th May, 1857, it was pub- 
lished in pamphlet form). 2. ‘“‘Sanitary Reform,”’ by Dr. 
Aaron. (Published at p. 193 of the Magazine. A full 
account from the ‘‘Herald,’’ is in the Society’s Cuttings 
book). 3 
Sixth Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 8th 
October. Sir William Denison in the Chair. 
Members elected.—William Bland; James Barlow; Alfred 
Huntley; 8. H. Terry; Chas. Mackay, M.D.; Fred. Chas. Hde. 
Paper read.—" On the Parramatta Water-works,” by 
H. O. Moriarty, c.z. (Published at p. 76 of the Magazine. 
