PROCEEDINGS. 381 
The following paper was read :— 
“On sill structure and occurrence of fossils in eruptive rocks 
in New South Wales,” by Prof. T. W. E. Davin, B.A, F.G.s. 
Some remarks were made by the Rev. J. Milne Curran and 
the author. 
The paper on ‘‘ The occurrence of precious stones in New South 
Wales etc., by the Rev. J. Milne Curran, which had been read 
at the previous meeting, was then discussed, the following gentle- 
men taking part :—Mr. Henry G. Smith, Prof. David, and the 
President ; the author replied. 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1896. 
J. H. Marpen, r.1.s., President, in the Chair. 
Thirty members were present. 
The minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed. 
The certificates of ten new candidates were read for the third 
time, of two for the second time, and of three for the first time. 
The following gentlemen were duly elected ordinary members 
of the Society :— 
& Beckett, Marsham Elwin ; Ashfield. 
Brown, Alexander ; Newcastle. 
Deas-Thomson, E. R.; Elizabeth Bay Road. 
Fairfax, Charles Burton ; Sydney. 
Gibson, Frederick William D. C. J. ; Stanmore Road. 
Hay, Alexander; Australian Club. 
King, Kelso; Darling Point. 
Smith, Thomas Hawkins ; Gordon Brook, Clarence River. 
Thom, James Campbell ; Bexley. 
Tickle, A. H.; Woollahra. 
On the motion of Mr. Henry Drave seconded by Mr. J. T. 
Witsnirg, it was resolved that Messrs. H. 0. Watker and C. R. 
Watsu be appointed Auditors for the current year. 
Eighteen volumes, one hundred and eight parts, four reports 
and three pamphlets received as donations since the last meeting 
were laid upon the table and acknowledged. 
