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form a long spine ; presented by Mr. James Winter, from the Mazaruni 
River. 
2. Two specimens of living " Frogfish" or tadpoles of Pseudis para- 
doxus from Leguan ; presented by Mr. E. J. Cross. 
3. A specimen of the Hacka-tiger (Felis jaguarondij, from the 
estuary of the Essequebo river j presented by the Rev. W. Harper. 
4. Specimens of Vanilla, prepared by the oven-process, from Mauri- 
tius ; presented by Mr. G. H. Hawtayne, C.M.G. 
5 & 6. A Locust screen from Cyprus ; and a specimen of Crab-oil 
soap manufactured by Messrs. Field ; presented by the same donor. 
In addition to the above, the following had been presented : — 
Two Water-crakes, from the Mazaruni ; presented by Mr. James 
Winter. 
A head of a Waterhaas, from Providence ; presented by Mr. John 
Junor. 
A Water-dog (Lontra sp.J and 3 snakes, from Cuming's Lodge; 
presented by Mr. J. Puddicombe. 
A specimen of clay from the Calais-Dover tunnel, 2,200 yards from 
the English shore : 3 flint-implements from Gorlitz ; one sugar-bag 
from Fiji ; 3 Locusts from Cyprus ; a large series of Museum pre- 
parations of beans, peas, oats and oatmeal, wheat and flour, 
barley, maize, starch, buckwheat and meal, from Canada ; pre- 
sented by Mr. G. H. Hawtayne, C.M.G. 
The series of Guiana Inse6l homes which had been exhibited in the 
Colonial and Indian Exhibition — unfortunately much damaged in the 
outward passage ; presented by Mr. Geo. Sanford. 
The thanks of the Society were accorded to the various 
donors, and the Secretary was dire6led to communicate 
accordingly with Mr. Sanford in recognition of his inter- 
esting colle<5tion. 
Extra6l letters were read from Mr. Wm. Walker, 
Resident Dire6lor in London, dated 29th December, 12th 
and 26th January, and 9th February, referring to the 
Society's Credit balance in London at 31st December, 
Ridgway's bankrupt estate, the Gold industry, and 
Arrowroot cultivation at Hopetown, Berbice. 
Ordered to be taken for notification. 
