XXXIV. ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. 



Society of New South Wales, for this mark of appreciation of my scientific 

 labours. "Whilst the pursuit of truth is, in itself a sufficient incentive 

 to research, I esteem, very highly, the approbation and encouragement 

 of my fellow workers, and the honour which your Council has kindly 

 conferred upon me will act as an additional stimulus in my scientific 

 investigations. I am, dear Sir, yours very truly, 



Walter Howchin. 



The following resolutions were moved by Prof.LiVERSiDGE 

 seconded by Mr. F. B. Guthrie and duly carried: — 



1. That the members of the Royal Society of New South 

 Wales learn with deep regret of the death of Sir James 

 Hector, k.c.m.g., m.d., f.r.s., one of its earliest Honorary 

 Members, and they hereby place on record their high 

 appreciation of his scientific services as an explorer, 

 geologist, and as an ardent worker for the advancement 

 of science generally. 



2. That the above resolution be forwarded to the late Sir 

 James Hector's family as an expression of this Society's 

 deep sympathy with them in their bereavement. 



THE FOLLOWING PAPERS WERE READ : 



1. "The effect of Polar Ice on the weather," by B. 



Du Fair, f.r.g.s. 



A discussion ensued in the which the following gentle- 

 men took part, viz:— Mr. H. A. Lenehan, Dr. Spencer, 

 Messrs. R. McMillan, W. J. Clunies Ross, T. W. Keele, 

 Prof. Liversldge, and the President. Mr. Du Faur replied. 



2. 44 A comparison of the rainfall of Sydney and Melbourne, 



1876 to 1905," by A. Duckworth, f.r.e.s. 



On the motion of Mr. Lenehan the discussion was post- 

 poned. 



3. "The Australian Melaleucas and their essential oils," 



Part II., by R. T. Baker, f.l.s., Curator, and Henry 

 G. Smith, f.cs., Assistant Curator, Technological 

 Museum, Sydney. 





