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The dredging party returned shortly before dusk, well laden 

 with material, which had been dredged off Honeysuckle Point in 

 between 4 and 5 fathoms. This had been sifted and bagged for 

 more careful examination during the evening. The geologists 

 put in an appearance shortly afterwards, with heavy bags and 

 good reports of satisfactory results. Tea was soon disposed of, 

 and the tables quickly cleared for work. The shelly material 

 was then distributed in several heaps on the table, and, with all 

 the available lights in use, the majority of the members settled 

 down to thoroughly examine and sort the heaps. These consisted 

 mainly of small shells ; but a number of the interesting little 

 Lancelet (Amphioxus), which were dredged in numbers, were 

 still wriggling about, and several of the very small Echinoid, 

 Microcyphus zic-zac, Ag., were picked out. A number of 

 crustaceans were also dredged up, many of which were very 

 desirable species. 



It was decidedly interesting work, and a great advantage to be 

 able to do it under such comfortable circumstances. A good 

 amount of useful material was obtained in this way, and when the 

 last heap was finished, shortly before midnight, everyone was well 

 pleased with the results obtained. 



Tuesday being our last day in camp, the majority of the party 

 decided to pay another visit to Shelly Beach, after which they 

 intended to proceed across country to the main road, where they 

 would be overtaken by the vehicles on their way to Bittern. 

 Leaving their luggage all ready for transfer to the station, the 

 excursionists started off on their long walk, the remainder of the 

 party staying behind to put the finishing touches to what proved 

 to be a most enjoyable and profitable camp-out. 



About 4 o'clock the vehicles were loaded up, and a start was 

 made for the station. On reaching Balnarring, some 3 miles from 

 Bittern, we found our friends enjoying a cup of tea, and thoroughly 

 pleased with the very good results of their last visit to Shelly 

 Beach, which, it had to be admitted, well deserved its name and 

 reputation. The majority of the excursionists elected to walk the 

 remaining distance to the station, which was reached in good time 

 for the evening train. A reserved compartment having been 

 secured, we travelled in comfort to Melbourne, which was reached 

 about 10.30 p.m., after a most enjoyable outing, our only regret 

 being that so many of our members were unable to share it with 

 us. 



I append brief reports on the ornithology and entomology, and 

 am indebted to other members for reports dealing with their 

 respective branches ; — 



Ornithology. — No special attention was devoted to this 

 subject, but the following birds were noticed during our stay, 

 mostly in the vicinity of the camp : — Sparrow Hawk, Brown 



