42 THE VICTORIAN NATURALIST. 



observation was required before the bird referred to could be con- 

 sidered a new species. 



2. By Mr. A. J. Campbell, entitled " Notes on the Pallid 

 Cuckoo." 



The author mentioned that eggs of the Pallid Cuckoo have 

 been found in the nests of no less than thirty-two different species 

 of birds, including the introduced English Linnet and Blackbird, 

 and gave many interesting particulars of the recorded occurrences. 



Some discussion ensued, Messrs. G. Coghill, A. Coles, G. A. 

 Keartland, and D. Le Souef mentioning cases which had come 

 under their notice. 



3. By Mr. F. M. Reader (communicated by Mr. C. Frost, 

 F.L.S.), entitled " Contributions to the Flora of Victoria, No. 3." 



The writer described a new plant belonging to the genus Tillaea, 

 Micheli, which he had named TiUcea exserta. It was collected 

 by himself near Dimboola in 1892. It is closely allied to the 

 European TiUcea muscosa, L., but differs in many respects. Speci- 

 mens of the plant were forwarded for exhibition. 



NATURAL HISTORY NOTES. 



Mr. G. E. Shepherd, of Somerville, Western Port, forwarded a 

 note recording the recent occurrence of the Porphyry-crowned 

 Lorikeet, the Red-kneed Dottrel, and the White-faced Storm 

 Petrel in his district, all being previously unknown there, together 

 with a specimen of each bird for exhibition. 



Mr. G. A. Keartland mentioned that the date fixed for the 

 commencement of the close season for opossums was too late, and 

 suggested that the Commissioner of Customs be interviewed on 

 the subject. After some discussion it was decided that the question 

 be left in the hands of a sub-committee consisting of Messrs. A. 

 Coles, D. Le Souef, and G. A. Keartland to take what action they 

 consider best. 



EXHIBITION OF SPECIMENS. 



By Mr. A. Coles. — Female specimen of Goshawk, Astur approx- 

 imans, and male and female of Spotted-fronted Goshawk, Astur 

 maculosus, and 5 eggs of same. By Mr. A. J. Campbell. — Nests 

 and eggs of foster parents of Pallid Cuckoo, in illustration of paper. 

 By Mr. C. C. Brittlebank. — Original paintings of Victorian orchids, 

 also photograph of Selwyn's Rock, South Australia. By Consul 

 Gundersen. — Minerals from St. Paul Island. By Mr. G. A. 

 Keartland. — Lizards from South Australia. By Mr. F. M. 

 Reader. — Dried plants, Gahnia lanigera, new for Victoria, and 

 Styphelia adscendens, new for N.W. Victoria ; also TiUcea exserta 

 (new sp.), from Dimboola, in illustration of paper. By Mr. G. 

 E. Shepherd. — Porphyry-crowned Lorikeet, Red-kneed Dottrel, 

 and White-faced Storm Petrel, from Western Port. 



After the usual conversazione the meeting terminated. 



