318 Proceedings, &c., 1867. 
A paper was announced to be read by Mr. Cosmo Newbery, but 
in the absence of that gentleman (without notice), no other paper 
had been prepared. 
Signed, Ropert L. J. ELLEry. 
8th April, 1867. 
ORDINARY MEETING. 
Monday, 8th April, 1867. 
The President, R. L. J. Ellery, Esq., in the chair. 
The following contributions were announced :—No. 35 ‘ Transac- 
tions Royal Society, Dublin.” Laffarges “ History of Languages.” 
Vol. 1, parts 4 and No. 6 of “ Royal Horticultural Society, London.” 
On a ballot taking place for the gentlemen duly nominated at last 
meeting (Messrs Marshall and Von Guerard acting as scrutineers), 
they were declared duly elected. 
A message from the Council recommended that five names be 
removed from the roll of membership, for non-payment of arrears 
of subscription, and on the motion of Mr. Aplin, seconded by Mr. 
A. K. Smith, the names of the gentlemen indicated in the message 
were erased accordingly. 
Mr. Richard Danson was duly proposed and seconded as an 
ordinary member, ballot to be taken at next meeting: 
The President called the attention of members to Law XXXVIII., 
and suggested the desirability of having it carried out. 
Mr. J. Cosmo Newbery read a paper, “On the manufacture of 
paper from native plants.” 
In the discussion that ensued, Mr. Crooke drew attention to the 
native grasses of Tasmania, which he considered well adapted, from _ 
the strength of fibre and the ease with which they could be obtained, 
for the purpose of paper making. 
Dr. Mueller went at some length into the question, giving it as 
his opinion that stringy bark would prove the best material to 
operate upon. The Dr. also handed in for inspection a large number 
of specimens of paper, which may be thus catalogued :— 
No. 1.—Tissue paper, containing 50 per cent. pine-wood, made in Germany. 
2.—Bill paper A) AOn A, wood, 123 China clay, made in 
Germany. 
3.—Paper. All of wood. “Made in Switzerland. 
4.—Paper. Containing 20 per cent. aspen wood, made in Germany. 
5.—Paper. Of fern leaves, made in Germany. 
6.—Paper. Containing 75 per cent. sparta, 25 per cent. rags, made 
in France. 
7.—Paper. From maize or Turkish corn, made in Prussia. 
8.—Paper. Made from New Zealand flax. 
Dr. Mueller briefly noticed the various materials applicable to the 
manufacture of paper, and which could be found in India, China, 
and the Australian colonies. 
