378 PROCEEDINGS. 
The following gentlemen were duly elected ordinary members 
of the Society :— 
Barff, A. E., m.a.; Sydney University. 
Edwards, George Rixon ; OCoonamble. 
Gollin, Walter J. ; Darling Point. 
Pope, Rowland James, M.D., c.M., F.R.c.8. Hdin.; Sydney. 
Thom, John Stuart ; Bexley. 
Twenty-five volumes, one hundred and forty-six parts, seven 
reports and six pamphlets received as donations since the last 
meeting, were laid upon the table and acknowledged. 
The following papers were read :— 
1. “Note on recent determinations of the viscosity of water by 
the efflux method,” by G. H. Knrpps, F.R.A.8., LS. 
Some remarks were made by Mr. J. A. Pollock. 
2. “Current Papers No. 2,” by H. C. Russent, B.A., C.M.G., F-R.S- 
Some remarks were made by Prof. David. 
Exits. 
I.—(1) Specimens of steel rails which had been subjected to 
chemical analysis and etched, so as to show the 
variations in structure. - 
(2) A new and simple style of funnel holder, etc. 
(3) A new kind of pipette for ensuring the accurate 
dropping of liquids, were exhibited by Mr. W.- M. 
HAMLET. 
A discussion followed in which the following 
gentlemen took part, viz. :—Major McCutcheon, 
Prof. David, Messrs. G. H. Knibbs, H. Deane, and 
the President, to which Mr. Hamlet replied. 
II.—Cloud photograph transparencies, showing seven different 
and typical forms were exhibited by Mr. RussELt. 
TII.—Several exhibits from the Physical Laboratory of = 
Sydney University were shown by Mr. J. A. PoLLocKk 
on behalf of Prof. Turenrauy and himself. 
