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insects, and only the usual llowcring shrubs and plants of the 

 ranges were seen. 



A report of the excursion to Labertouche on Tuesday, 6th 

 November (Cup Day), was given by the leaders, Messrs. C. 

 Daley, F.L.S., and P. R. H. St. John, who said that the outing 

 had been well attended, and proved very enjoyable. The 

 party had been met at Longwarry station by the Messrs. Currie 

 and others and driven out about six miles northwards to what 

 is known as " the Boronia country." Here a beautiful sight 

 was presented by the masses of Boronia pinnata in bloom, the 

 colour of the flowers varying from white to moderately deep 

 pink. A number of other plants, usual in such a locaHty, were 

 seen, but nothing of particular interest was noted. 



A vote of thanks to the Messrs. Currie for their hospitality 

 was carried unanimously, on the motion of Messrs. C Daley 

 and P. R. H. St. John. 



A report of the excursion to Ricketts Point (Beaumaris) on 

 Saturday, loth November, was given by Mr. F. Chapman, 

 A.L.S., the place of his co-leader (Mr. J. Shephard) being taken 

 by Mr. J. Searle, owing to Mr. Shephard's inability to be 

 present. He said that a good party assembled for the outing, 

 and, the weather being fine and pleasant, an enjoyable after- 

 noon resulted. The geology of the cliffs, &c., proved of greater 

 interest than many of the party expected, and they returned 

 home well satisfied with the knowledge gained. ]\Ir. J. Searle 

 reported that unfortunately no boat was available, so the use 

 of the tow-net had to be abandoned ; however, plenty of 

 material was found in the numerous rock-pools to interest those 

 wishing to study marine life, and many bottles were filled with 

 specimens for home examination. 



ELECTION OF MEMBERS. 



The chairman reported that, in view of the interest His 

 Excellency the Governor-General, Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson, 

 G.C.M.Ci., had displayed in the Club by his remarks at the 

 opening of the exhibition of wild-flowers, and by his attendance 

 at the Belgrave excursion, opportunity had been taken on the 

 latter occasion to ask him to become an honorary member of 

 the Club, to which he had consented. In accordance with the 

 rules, the committee had approved of the nomination of His 

 Excellency as an hon. member of the Club, and he was formallv 

 nominated by Dr. Sutton and Mr. A. D. Hardy, F.L.S. The 

 latter, in seconding the resolution, said that the rule relating 

 to honorary members required them to be non-resident in 

 Victoria, and to be distinguished for their attainments in 

 natural science. He considered His Excellency fulfilled both 

 these conditions, for as Governor-General he is a resident of 



