298 J. H. MAIDEN. 
led to the publication of the ‘‘Trans. Philos. Soc. N.S.W.’” 
(1862-5) already referred to. 
The meeting then became a Conversazione. 
Sixty-sixth Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library,. 
17th August, 1864. Charles Moore Hsq. in the Chair. 
Members elected.—Andrew McFarland Hsq., Thomas. 
Baker EHsq., Kdward Bedford Esq. 
Paper read.—‘‘On improved analytic geometry, with 
examples of its utility in exposing the erroneous assump- 
tions of some distinguished geometers,’’ by Mr. Martin 
Gardiner. See above, p. 292. 
Professor Smith made some observations *‘On the prob- 
able reasons that led Fahrenheit to the adoption of his. 
peculiar thermometric scale. 
It was decided to hold the meetings on the first Wednes-. 
days in each month in future. This meeting day has been 
continued up to the present. 
Sixty-seventh Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 
7th September, 1864. Rev. W. B. Clarke in the Chair. 
Members elected.—George Smalley Esq.; Henry (O.) 
Russell Esq. 
Papers read.—‘‘On Australian Storms,’’ by John Tebbutt, 
Junr. Hsq. See ‘* Trans. Philos. Soc. N.S.W.’’ (1862-5), 153 — 
164. The Rev. W. B. Clarke then read an elaborate review 
of Mr. Tebbutt’s paper. Jb., 165-177. 
Mr. Justice Wise hoped that steps would be taken to 
publish the papers read from time to time before the Society. 
He also suggested that a sub-committee be appointed, 
and the sum of £50 placed at its disposal for the purpose: 
of “collecting together anything that would in any way 
bear upon the history, language, names, and customs of the: 
Aborigines of Australia.”’ 
