326 Proceedings, &e., 1867. 
Mr, Newbery said it had not, but there was every probability of it 
being found rich in potash. 
The President said the subject was of some importance ; the dis- 
covery of a good supply of potash was invaluable. When the 
Defence Committee was sitting, the scarcity of potash was one of 
the subjects brought prominently under its notice. 
Mr. Newbery promised another paper on the subject after further 
experiments had been made. 
(Signed) Rost. L. J, ELiEry. 
11th November, 1867. 
ORDINARY MEETING. 
Monday, 11th November, 1867. 
The President, Robt. L. J. Ellery, Esq., in the chair. 
The Hon. Secretary stated that in accordance with the resolution 
passed at the last meeting, the following letter had been forwarded 
to Mrs. Hades :— 
(Copy.) 
‘* Royal Society of Victoria, 
“ Melbourne, 4th November, 1867. 
‘¢ Madam,—On the part of the Royal Society of Victoria, I have 
to offer you its deep-felt sympathies at the severe loss you have 
sustained in the death of your late husband, many years intimately 
connected’ with this Society. The knowledge that the late Dr. 
Eades was universally respected, and his memory cherished and 
regarded with the esteem his services merited, may possibly prove 
the best help in mitigating the grief of those closely allied to him, 
and it is in the earnest hope that some such consolation may be 
afforded that the Royal Society of Victoria venture in this hour 
of sorrow to intrude upon you with this expression of condolence, 
and to assure you, the death of your late husband has been regarded 
with the deepest sorrow, while his exertions as one of the members 
of the Society will be long remembered. 
“‘T remain, Madam, with the deepest respect, 
‘“¢ Your obedient servant, 
(Signed), * 0. “ Rosr. L. J. ELLERY, 
‘“Mrs. Eades, ‘‘ President Royal Society Victoria.” 
“ High Street, Prahran.” 
On the motion of Mr. G. 8. Lang, seconded by Professor 
Halford it was resolved, “‘ That the letter just read be entered on 
the minutes of the Proceedings of the Society.” 
The Hon. Secretary announced that by Law IX., it was necessary 
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