XXX VIII. ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. 
is now common, and the product obtained by freezing is 
superior to that obtained by the use of either phosphoric 
acid or of hydrochloric acid, because the eucalyptol is free 
from contamination, besides being prepared more cheaply. 
2. A copy of Hooke’s ‘‘Micrographia,’’ date 1665, was 
exhibited by Mr. C. O. Burge, m. inst. o.B. ; 
ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS, OCTOBER 7, 1903. 
The General Monthly Meeting of the Society was held 
at the Society’s House, No. 5 Hlizabeth-street North, on 
Wednesday evening, October 7th, 1903. 
F. B. GUTHRIE, F.I.C., F.C.8., President, in the Chair. 
Twenty-seven members were present. 
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and 
confirmed. 
Messrs. P. N. TREBECK and STANLEY JEVONS were 
appointed Scrutineers, and Dr. WALTER SPENCER deputed 
to preside at the Ballot Box. 
The following gentlemen were duly elected ordinary 
members of the Society:— . 
Arnott, Arthur James, A.M.I.C.E., M.I.M.E., M.I.E.E., 83 
Pitt-street. 
Forde, James, B.A., B.Sc., Technical College. 
Irvine, R. F., M.A., Musgrave-street, Mosman. 
Webb, Arthur C. F., Vickery’s Chambers, Pitt-street. 
The certificates of four candidates were read for the third 
time, of one for the second time, and of two for the first 
time. ; 
