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ing the following gentlemen, for the approval of His Excellency, 
as Trustees of the Society :— 
Sir William Stawell. Rev. J. J. Bleasdale. 
C. W. Ligar, Esq. R. L. J. Ellery, Esq. 
Professor Halford read a paper, ‘‘On the appearance of Blood 
after death from Snake-bite and Cholera.” 
Mr. Ellery spoke as to the many causes assigned for the appearance 
of cholera, amongst others blue mist, and Mr. Glaisher had ascended 
in a balloon to make observations thereon. 
Dr. Ralph entered rather lengthily into the subject of the paper, 
dissenting generally from the results arrived at by Professor Halford. 
On the motion of the Rev. Dr. Bleasdale, the discussion was 
adjourned until the next meeting. 
James Corrigan, Esq., L.L.D., was duly proposed and seconded 
as an ordinary member, ballot to take place at next meeting. 
(Signed) Rost. L. J. ELLERY. 
8th July, 1867. 
ORDINARY MEETING. 
Monday, 8th July, 1867. 
The President, Robt. L J. Ellery, Esq., in the chair. 
The following contributions were announced :—“ Transactions 
Philosophical Society, New South Wales,’ 1862-5. “ Notes on the 
Reduction of Gold Ores,” and “ Notes on the Management of Mining 
Companies,” by H, A. Thompson, Esq. “‘ Results of Twenty-five 
Years’ Meteorological Observations at Hobart Town,” by Francis 
Abbott, Esq., F.R.A.S. Sixty-seven various Books and Pamphlets, 
from Dr. Buchenau of Bremen. 
The gentleman proposed at last meeting was balloted for, and 
declared duly elected. 
The Honorary Secretary read a communication, by Mr. Wintle, of 
Hobart Town, “ On the Bone Cave of Glenorchy, Tasmania,” illus- 
trative of some fossils also sent by that gentleman. (This paper 
having been published in a Victorian Magazine, cannot, bythe Laws 
of the Society, be included among the papers read before members 
and now issued.— HD.) 
The Rev. Dr. Bleasdale read his ‘ Notes on a New Victorian Gem, 
—-the Rubellite.” A specimen of this stone was. exhibited for the 
inspection of Members. 
The adjourned discussion on Professor Halford’s paper was 
resumed by Dr. D. J. Thomas, who contended that the affinity 
between death by cholera and snake-bite would not be proved 
without the examination of a great number of cases, which had not 
yet taken place. In cases of snake poisoning he did not believe 
the inhaling of oxygen was of any service. His plan was to 
