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Vol. XIV.— No. 7. NOVEMBER 4, 1897. No. 167. 



FIELD NATURALISTS' CLUB OF VICTORIA. 



The ordinary monthly meeting of the Club, and Special Exhibi- 

 tion of Wild Flowers, in memoriam of its late patron, Baron von 

 Mueller, was held in the Royal Society's Hall on Monday 

 evening, nth October, 1897. Mr. C. French, F.L.S., the presi- 

 dent, occupied the chair, and about 120 members and visitors 

 were present. 



CORRESPONDENCE. 



From Mr. G. A. Keartland, with reference to the proposed 

 extension of the close season for quail, suggesting that the close 

 season should be from 1st September to 1st April instead of from 

 1st August to 1st March, as at present. 



It was decided that Messrs. Best, Campbell, Coles, and Keart- 

 land be appointed to wait upon the Minister of Customs and 

 urge the adoption of this suggestion. 



REPORTS. 



A report of the Club's excursion to Cheltenham on Saturday 

 25th September, was given by the leader, Mr. J. G. Luehmanm 

 F.L.S., who stated that there was a good attendance of members, 

 who spent an enjoyable afternoon. Several devoted themselves 

 to pond-life with very fair results, while the botanists were suc- 

 cessful in obtaining Pultencea dentata, Polypompholyx tenella, 

 Lyperanthits nigricans, Caladenia congesla, and a large number 

 of other spring flowers. 



A report of the Club excursion to Ringwood on Saturday, 9th 

 October, was read by the leader, Mr. C. French, jun., who stated 

 that the attendance was small, but the result in a botanical sense 

 was good. About twelve specimens of orchids, including Cala- 

 denia suaveolens, Pterostylis barbata, and Thelymitra ixioides 

 were found, besides a large number of the usual spring flowers, 

 as well as Candollea despecta, Utricidaria dicholoma, and 

 Phylloglossum Drummondi. 



ELECTION OF MEMBERS. 



On a ballot being taken Messrs. J. B. Luffman and J. A. 

 Wood were duly elected members of the Club. 



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