300 J. H. MAIDEN. 
Mr. Martin Gardiner then explained some notes intended 
as an extension of a mathematical paper read before the 
Society in 1862, showing a correct method of obtaining the 
integral area of a figure having simple and compound loops 
of like and unlike formations. (See above p. 292.) 
Seventieth Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 
Vth December, 1864. Sir John Young in the Chair. 
Member elected.—Thomas Hale Esq. 
On Mr. Alfred Roberts’ motion it was decided that the 
works should be deposited in the Australian Museum until 
applied for by the Society. (See Council’s minutes of 29th 
October, 1874). 
Papers read.—1. ‘‘On the Prospects of the Civil Service 
of New South Wales under the Superannuation Act of 1864,” 
by Honorable Lieut.-Colonel Ward. 
(See Trans. Phil. Soc. N.S.W., 1862-5, 215 — 222). 
2. “Onthe Distribution of Profits in Mutual Life Assur- 
ance Societies,’’ by Professor Pell. 
(See Trans. Phil. Soc. N.S.W., 1862-5, 223 — 236.) 
3. “On our Agricultural Statistics and Supply of Food,”’ 
by Christopher Rolleston EKsq. 
(See Trans. Phil. Soc. N.S.W., 1862-5, 236 — 244). 
Seventy-first Monthly Meeting, Hall, Australian Library, 
10th May, 1865. Rev. W. B. Clarke in the Chair. 
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