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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Royal Society of Tasmania
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
ISSN:	0080-4703
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
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