ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. XXX vii. 



Kosciusko Glacial phenomena, in the Lecture Theatre, Geological 

 Department, 9 to 9*20 p.m. ; (b) "Tyndall Geyser": this working 

 model erupted steam and boiling water at intervals of about twenty 

 minutes, the first eruption was timed for 8*15 p.m. 



E. C. Andrews, Esq., b.a., Collections illustrating the raised 

 reefs of Fiji. 



W. G. Woolnough, Esq., b.Sc, Collections of the volcanic rocks 

 of Fiji. 



27. Engineering Laboratory. — Prof. W. H. Warren, wh. Sc, 

 M. Inst. c.E. There was a demonstration of the testing of materials 

 from 9-20 to 9 - 40 p.m. (a) Testing machinery and apparatus, 100 

 tons, 45 tons ; (b) Machine for testing materials subjected to 

 alternating stresses ; (c) Methods of finding deformation of fly- 

 wheel through rotation; (d) Method of ascertaining deflection and 

 direct strains on beam • (e) Models and instruments. 



28. Physical Laboratory. — Prof. J. A. Pollock, b.e., b.Sc. The 

 Laboratory was open for inspection. Physical apparatus of various 

 kinds were exhibited. Illustrations shewing principleof newgravity 

 meter. 



In the Lecture Theatre, W. M. Hamlet, Esq., f.c.s., f.i.c, 

 exhibited a modern large cylinder phonograph, 8*45 to 9 p.m., on 

 which selections were given to illustrate the improvements in the 

 construction of phonographs. 



The following numbers were given on the organ during the 

 course of the evening by Mr. Arnold R. Mote : — 1. Grand Offer- 

 toire in 0. Op. 20, No. 1, Grison ; 2. Toccata in C, d'JZvry; 

 3, Vorspiel (Die Meistersinger), Wagner ; 4. Overture (William 

 Tell), Rossini ; 5. Prelude (Act III., Lohengrin), Wagner; 6. Grand 

 Oftertoire in G. Op. 35, No. 4, Wely ; 7. Marche d'Hamlet. 



