THE FOLLOW I M; I'AiMKS WKRR READ! 



1. "Experiments with Silicate of Soda and observations 



thereon," by W. J. Clunies Ross, b.so. f.g.s. The author 

 showed a large number of exhibits in illustration of 

 his paper. The following gentlemen took part in the 

 discussion :— Professor Fawsitt, Dr. Greig-S.uitjf, Dr. 

 Darker, Dr. Oooksey, and Mr. Guthrie. 



2. " The Melaleucas and their essential Oils," by K. T. 



Baker, f.l.s. and H. G. Smith, f.c.s. Head by Mr. 

 Baker as regards the Botanical, and Mr. Smith as 

 regards the Chemical portion, a large number of lantern 

 slides illustrating plant sections being shown. Mr. 

 J. H. Maiden, offered some remarks. 



3. "Notes on some recently discovered plants from the 



Sydney Harbour Colliery," by W. S. Din, k.o.s. 



4. "Sand Blast Tests of New South Wales Timbers," by 



Prof. Warren, m. inst. c.e. Mr. Deane and .Mr. M \iw-:x 



took part in the discussion. 



The President wished members the good wishes for the 



approaching Christmas season, and members wished the 



President a pleasant voyage and safe return from his 



impending brief visit to England. 



Mr. Baker exhibited photographs and samples of South 

 Australian matin.' plants, Posidonia australis, the sheath- 

 ing bases of the leaves of which produce a valuable iibre. 



Judge Docker exhibited views and photographs of 

 scenery on the ascent <>\ Mount Warning, Tweed River. 



