Report of Society's Meetings. 365 
Mr. Quelch exhibited the following recently added 
Museum specimens, and offered some explanatory re- 
marks on eaqh : — 
(1.) A specimen of the Bell-bird (Chasmorhynchus) apparently a 
young male in transitional plumage, also a rare long-tailed Tyrant 
Shrike (Milvulus) from Mazaruni, presented with other specimens by 
Mr. James Winter. 
(2.) An egg of the Rhea or American Ostrich (Rhea americana) 
from La Plata, presented by Capt. Smart. 
(3.) A large scorpion-spider (PhrynusJ from the Essequebo, presented 
by the late Rev. William Harper. 
(4.) Specimens of Beetles,* with grubs, pupae and adult forms, des- 
tructive to Cocoa-trees, from Surinam, presented by Mr. Bosch-Reitz. 
On the motion of Mr. Hawtayne the Secretary was 
instru6led to record on the minutes, the regret of the 
Society at the death of the Rev. William Harper, M.A., 
an old member who had frequently given them the 
benefit of his researches, and also to record their 
sympathy with his w T idow. 
The meeting then terminated. 
Report for the Board of Trade Journal. 
Customs Tariffs.— kt a meeting of the Combined Court held in 
Georgetown, Demerara, May 18th, 1887, and following days, it was 
decided that no alterations should be made in the Customs Tariffs. 
Trade and Industry— (1) The chief movements as affeaing Trade 
and Industry are the following :— • 
(A.) Insurance Tax.— At the meeting of the Combined Court, held 
in Georgetown, Demerara, May 18th, 1887, and following days, it was 
decided that a tax of $250 should be placed on all Life and Fire 
Insurance offices, carrying on business in the colony. 
* These specimens are referred to on page 352.— Ed. 
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