Abstract of Proceedings for October, 1907

The monthly meeting of the Royal Society was held at the Museum last evening.
His Excellency the Governor, Sir Gerald Strickland, presided.
The Secretary (Mrs. C. E. Morton) read an extract from "Nature," in reference to some bones of the small emu which were sent to Professor Giglioli, of the Royal Zoological Museum, Florence, they having been found by Mr. E. M. Johnston and the late Mr. Alex. Morton on King Island.
"Electricity and Matter" was the subject of a paper read by Mr. H. J. Spencer.
He remarked upon the progress that had been made in the practical application of electricity, some thirty years ago there being no electrical industries in existence. Further discussion arose and His Excellency praised the very rapid, useful and concise demonstration which had provided the members with more knowledge than they would have gained through book reading.