294 J. H. MAIDEN. 
N.S.W.” (1862-5), 146 — 153, under the title of ‘On the Comet, 
of September 1862, No. 2.’ 
Mr. William Keene exhibited an instrument of his own 
invention for testing the quality of the air in Coal Mines. 
Also a diagram showing the progress of the coal trade in 
this Colony from 1859 to 1860. 
Fifty-sixth Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 
17th December, 1862. Sir John Young in the Chair. 
Members elected.—Martin Gardiner Hsq., I. K. Ingelow 
Hsq., Samuel Clarke Hsq. 
There were then read extracts from the “Australian 
Almanac ”’ of 1822, and the “‘Sydney Gazette ”’ of 15th and 
22nd March 1822, relating to the “‘formation and early 
history of the Society,’’ which will be found at p. 218, ante. 
There was a very extensive display of exhibits, all care- 
fully catalogued in the “‘Herald’’ of 18th December. 
Fifty-seventh Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 
27th May, 1863. William Macleay Hsq. in the Chair. 
Financial Statement.— 
RECEIPTS. fis. d 
To Balance in the Union Bank on the 30th April, 1862 18 6 6 
, Interest on £400 Government Debentures on LOS ONO 
, Subscriptions and Entrance Fees ... Le wi TT4 So 
£152) 15a 
DISBURSEMENTS. £ iuseeal: 
By Advertising and Printing... oe BS PM 5) oa. 
Refreshments uae a) TORE: 
», Hire of Hall of Rowinalen Library om: ee) 0) 
,, Hire of Tables and Lamps ; Lt) Oe 
,, Petty Expenses— Postage Stamps, ete,, ete. =) eidn leary 
,, Attendance.. oy 312 0 
,, Commission ete. to Collector oo nae 
,, Secretary's Salary from Ist Jan. to 31st Dec., 1862 60 0 0 
,, Balance in Union Bank _... af ae > 0 ae 
£152 15 6 
