22 H. C. RUSSELL. 
3—On the Calculation of Stresses by means of Graphic Analysis. 
By J. I. Haycroft, M.£., A.M.1.C.E. 
4—On the Tacheometer and its application to Engineering Surveys. 
By W. Poole, Junr. 
5—On the Sewerage of Country Towns: the Separate System. 
By Dr. J. Ashburton Thompson. 
6—Discussion upon a paper, read at a General Monthly Meeting 
of the Society, ‘‘On the Use, Construction and Cost of 
Service Reservoirs in New South Wales. By C. W. 
Darley, M. Inst. C.E. 
Turning from these domestic matters to the scientific progress 
around us. The Australasian Association for the Advancement 
of Science held its fourth meeting at Hobart Tasmania in January 
last, and the gathering was a most successful one in every respect. 
There were six hundred members although the population is 
relatively small. The meetings were well attended, and no less 
than one hundred and thirty-five papers were read in addition to 
reports of committees and other business. His Excellency Sir 
Robert Hamilton, k.c.s., Governor of Tasmania, was President, 
and threw himself into the work of the Association with the good 
will and heartiness which characterize all he does on behalf of 
science. Lady Hamilton also took a very active part in the work, 
attended many meetings, and read one paper. Altogether the 
Hobart meeting was the most successful, as it was the most enjoy- 
able the Associstion has yet held. Hospitality and kindness 
began at Government House and followed the Association every- 
where, and we all came away with the kindliest feelings towards 
‘the good people of Hobart and their beautiful climate. The next 
meeting of the Association is not to take place until September 
or October 1893. It is to be in Adelaide, and it was considered 
unwise to hold a meeting there in January when the weather is 
very hot, and many who would like to take part’in the meeting, 
would be kept away on that account. I have not time to refer to 
the work done, further than to say that so far as I could judge, the 
papers generally were more valuable than at previous meetings. 
