374 PROCEEDINGS. 
2. “The Mika operation of the Australian Aborigines,” by Prof. 
T. P. ANDERSON STUART, M.D. 
3. “The absorption of water by the gluten of different wheats,” 
by F. B. Gururiz, F.c.s. 
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1896. 
A ‘Reception’ to the members of the Royal Society of New 
South Wales was held at the Society’s House at 8 p.m., by way 
of commemorating the recent enlargements thereto. 
The Hall and staircase were tastefully decorated with palms, 
ferns, and rare pot plants kindly supplied by Mr. J. H. Maiden, 
F.L.S., Director of the Botanic Gardens. 
There were over three hundred guests present, including His 
Excellency the Governor (Honorary President of the Society) and 
Lady Hampden ; about eight hundred invitations having been 
issued. The guests were received by the President (Mr. J. H 
Maiden, F.u.s.), Professor Anderson Stuart, Professor Threlfall, 
Professor David (Vice-Presidents), Dr. Wright, (Hon. Treasurer), 
Mr. J. W. Grimshaw, and Mr. G. H. Knibbs (Hon. Secretaries), 
and Mr. 0. W. Darley, Mr. F. B. Kyngdon, Mr. H. A. Lenehan, 
Dr. C. J. Martin, Mr. E. F. Pittman, Mr. H. C. Russell, ¢.M.G., 
_and Professor Warren (Members of Council). 
The Vice-Regal party arrived at 9 o’clock, and ‘consisted of 
Lord Hampden, Lady Hampden, the Hon. Dorothy Brand, and 
Captain Ferguson, a.p.c. The other visitors included the Minister 
for Lands and the Minister for Justice. 
EXxuisirs. 
Brush Electrical Engineering Co., Ld.—Miner’s Electric Lamps c. 
David, Prof.— Microscopes, specimens of Antarctic rocks obtained 
by Mr. Borchgrevink. 
Dowling, J. P.—Queensland Cattle Tick (living specimens). 
Government Geologist—Microscopic Slides. 
‘Haswell, Prof.—A collection of zoological specimens showing 
various methods of mounting and displaying spirit specimens 
for Museum pu 
Mann, J. F.—Plaster cast of Aboriginal body markings. 
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