308 Proceedings, &c., 1866. 
In consequence of the inclemency of the evening, on the motion 
of Mr. J. B. Were, seconded by Mr Aplin, the adjourned discussion 
on Mr. Thompson’s paper was further postponed. 
Mr. Charles Wilkinson read a paper “ On a Patent Ear Trumpet 
and Stethoscope,” invented by David Wilkinson, Esq. 
The trumpet was shown to the members present. 
Mr. Hilery approved highly of the trumpet, and had been present 
when it was used by a member of the Society, who was unfortunately 
exceedingly deaf, and with very great benefit. The novelty of the 
stethoscope was a piece of steel wire, stretched through and kept 1 in 
the middle of the tube. . 
Dr. Wilkie regretted the absence of the stethoscope, but could not 
comprehend how the steel wire could increase or steady the sound. 
As to the trumpet, there was a report in the proceedings of the 
Royal Society on the subject. Had there been any improvement 
since ? 
The report appeared to have been unfavorable, as regarded any 
novelty or value, as it was then presented to the Society. 
A general discussion arose on the paper, in which Mr. Sizar 
Elliott, Dr. Wilkie, and,other members offered variouss suggestions, 
and Mr. Wilkinson, in replying to the opinion of the various 
gentlemen, promised further information on the subject. 
(Signed) Rost. L. J. ELLery. 
12th November, 1566. 
12th November, 1866. 
ORDINARY MEETING. 
The President, R. L. J. Ellery, Esq., in the chair. 
The following contributions were announced :—Vols. 2, 3, and 
4, ‘Transactions Philosophical Society of Manchester.” ‘La 
Sarcine de L’Estomac,” “‘ De Sarcine (Sarcina Ventricula, Goodsir) 
—by Dr. W. F. B. Suringer, of Leyden. 
The Hon. Secretary also placed on the table Vol. VII. of the 
“Transactions of the Royal Society of . Victoria,” stating that by 
the last mail, copies had been transmitted to the agents.in London, 
to be forwarded to 85 learned societies, and to honorary members in. 
various parts of Europe and America. Copies suitably bound had 
been forwarded to His Excellency, for transmission to Her Majesty 
the Queen and the Emperor of France. A copy, also, had been pre- 
sented to Sir J. H. Manners-Sutton, as patron of the Society. The 
Transactions had also been sent to the honorary members in Sydney, 
New Zealand, Mauritius, and also to the Public Library and 
Mechanics Institute, Melbourne. 
Tn accordance with Law IX. the Hon. Secretary announced that 
the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Custos of Col- 
