July, 1908.] THE VICTORIAN NATURALIST. 39 



scientists is greatly to be deplored, and will long be felt in 

 scientific circles. Still another loss has been sustained by the 

 death, in October last, of the late Mr. C. Walter, who, though not 

 of recent years a member of the Club, was one of the earlier 

 members, and well known to and highly respected by most of our 

 botanical members. 



" The attendances at the ordinary monthly meetings continue 

 most satisfactory, and reflect the keen interest taken in the 

 proceedings by the members. The papers contributed were of a 

 highly interesting and valuable nature. Altogether 26 were read, 

 of which 13 related to zoology, 7 to botany, i general, and 5 to 

 trips and excursions. Of the zoological papers, i was devoted to 

 mammals, 5 to birds, i to Crustacea, and 6 to insects. Several 

 of the papers were illustrated with large series of excellent 

 lantern views, which added considerable interest to the subjects 

 dealt with. 



"The authors were Messrs. R. W. Armitage, F. G. A. 

 Barnard, Isaac Batey, C. F. Cole, Professor A. J. Ewart, D.Sc, 

 Ph.D., F.L.S., C. French, F.L.S., F.E.S., T. S. Hall, M.A., 

 D.Sc, A. D. Hardy, F.L.S., J. H. Harvey, E. Jarvis, G. A. 

 Keartland, G. Lyell, F.E.S., A. H. E. Mattingley, C.M.Z.S., D. 

 M'Alpine, A. J. North, C.M.Z.S., O. A. Sayce, J. R. Tovey, and 

 G. A. Waterhouse, B.Sc, F.E.S. 



" Natural history notes on subjects of general interest were 

 read at most of the meetings, and these, together with the 

 exhibition of specimens and remarks on those calling for special 

 mention, continue to form a valuable feature of the Club's work. 

 It is to be regretted, however, that the exhibits, which always 

 attract considerable attention from the members and visitors, 

 have not been so numerous as could be expected. Objects of 

 unusual occurrence or showing any peculiar features are always 

 appreciated, and members are urged to assist as much as possible 

 by the more frequent exhibition of specimens. 



''The usual programme of senior and junior excursions was 

 carried out during the year, short reports of which were submitted 

 at the ordinary meetings. These excursions have been fairly well 

 attended, and greatly appreciated by those taking part. Your 

 committee would, however, like to see a greater number of the 

 members availing themselves of these excellent opportunities for 

 field work. 



" The twenth-fourth volume of the Club's journal has been 

 completed, under the editorship of Mr. F. G. A. Barnard, who 

 has again devoted a considerable amount of time and care to 

 ensure its successful production. Its circulation is gradually 

 being extended, principally by exchange with other societies, and 

 in this way the work of the members and the objects of the Club 

 are becoming more widely known. 



