July, 1908.] THE VICTORIAN NATURALIST. 49 



Twenty years ago such a subject as nature study was unknown. 

 During my term of membership of this Club a number of its 

 members have been called upon to fill important public appoint- 

 ments, and I believe they one and all acknowledge the benefit 

 they have derived from their attendances at its meetings and 

 excursions. Indeed, it is possible to learn more in one field 

 lesson than in a whole month's book study ; therefore, I would 

 emphasize to our members, especially the juniors, the advantages 

 they can derive from so doing. 



" In conclusion, I must congratulate the Club on the possession 

 of so many leaders in the various branches of study, who are at 

 all times ready to assist beginners, and acknowledge my personal 

 indebtedness to most of them, especially to Mr. J. Searle, our 

 honorary lanternist, who, by his readiness to place his services 

 at our disposal, has enabled the work of our members to be 

 brought more forcibly before us." 



On the conclusion of the address Dr. T. S. Hall moved that a 

 hearty vote of thanks be accorded Mr. Keartland, this was 

 seconded by Mr. F. G. A. Barnard, and carried by acclamation. 



ELECTION OF OFFICE-BEARERS FOR 1908-9. 



The following office-bearers, being the only nominations 

 received, were declared elected : — President, Mr. G. A. Keart- 

 land ; vice-presidents. Professor A. J. Ewart, D.Sc, Ph.D., and 

 Mr. J. A. Leach, M.Sc. ; hon. treasurer, Mr. G. Coghill ; hon. 

 librarian, Mr. A. D. Hardy, F.L.S. ; hon. secretary, Mr. F. G. A. 

 Barnard ; hon. assistant secretary and assistant librarian, Mr. 

 W. H. A. Roger ; hon. editor, Mr. F. G. A. Barnard ; committee, 

 Messrs. J. Gabriel, T. S. Hall, M.A., D.Sc, J. A. Kershaw, 

 F.E.S., F. Pitcher, Dr. C. S. Sutton. 



Mr. O. A. Sayce moved a vote of -thanks to the retiring office- 

 bearers and referred especially to the work of the retiring 

 hon. secretary, Mr. J. A. Kershaw, who, after occupying the 

 position during two separate terms for five years, was relinquish- 

 ing it in consequence of pressure of other work. Mr. J. Stickland 

 seconded the motion, which was carried by acclamation. 



The president endorsed the remarks relating to the hon. 

 secretary, and Mr. Kershaw, in acknowledging the vote of thanks, 

 said he was gratified to feel that his efforts on behalf of the Club 

 were so much appreciated by the members. The work had 

 always been a pleasure to him, and he regretted that the pressure 

 of other duties obliged him to relinquish it. He hoped still to be 

 of use to the Club in other directions. 



GENERAL BUSINESS. 



The president announced that, owing to the limited space 

 available for exhibits in the upper hall when used for the ordinary 



