-16-. trial and death of Socrates", which was highly appreciated byjBfie^ meeting. A vote of thanks was proposed by Weir. November 14th. The following members in arrears with theirspeeches, gave brief talks on the following subjects C. Knottenbelt. "Electricity". Vinnicombe. "Divers". Richards. "The history of photography". Booth. "Lord Clive". Capstickdale. "Navigation". Crookes. "A Holiday in Swasiland". R. Driman. "Animals". Ellis. "Locomotion". Nichols. "Fish". Schofield. "The Invention of Telegraphs" The Vice President pointed out that the purpose of the talks had been lost, because the speakers used notes too frequently. He recommended that for their own sakes the members should loyally o serve the rule concerning speaking with a minimum of notes. November Slst. The Society held one of its most interesting meetings when it formed itself into a mock Parliament. Members duly divided themselves on the Government and Opposition benches, and then proceeded with business according to the order paper repro duced below. The "ideal Education Bill" and its amendments contained scane novel items and provoked much excited debate. Mr. Speaker; Prime Minister: Minister of Finances " the Interior: Justice: It It II The Rt.Honourable J. Bertram. K. Balccmb. II 11 II It tt It Mines II .11 II II n n 'j t| T| II tf " Posts and Telegraphs; GRPtER OF THE DAY. Mr. Speaker will take the chair at 8 O'clock. II II II II H D.Nightingale. R.H.Matterson. J. Barratt. M. Crook. R. Richards. ■ m
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