84 ihe South Attstralian Naturalist. 



THE THIRTY NINTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FIELD 

 NATURALISTS' SECTION OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY, INC. 



For the year ending 26th September, 1922. 



The Committee has pleasure in recording a year of pro- 

 gress and ^\urk well done, activities in many branches of 

 science being well maintained. 



Last year's membership was recorded as 132, and theri^ 

 have been 63 new members elected, and several resignations 

 and deaths during the twelve months, so that our present 

 membership totals We have every reason to be grati- 



fied at this large increase, which, it is hoped, will continue. 



Excursions. — On the whole the excursions have been well 

 attended and interesting information has been given by the 

 various leaders. The subjects have been as follows : — 



Forestry, Geology and Minerals, Zoology, Shore Life, 

 Physiography, Shells, Botany, Pond Life, Dredging, Botanic 

 Gardens. 



Lectures. — The Lectures have been of the usual high stan- 

 dard, and we are much indebted to those who gave them. The 

 subjects have been as follows: — 



Aquaria, Artesian Waters, Native Camps, Conchology, 

 Mushrooms, Entomology, The Northern Territory, Crystals, 

 Reeeiith' Introduced Weeds. Plant Curiosities. The attend- 

 ances generally have been good, and large numbers of visitors 

 have been present. 



During the year an innovation was made in that lec- 

 tures dealing with the elementary phases of popular science 

 were given. 



More Lectures of this kind are needed, and the Committee 

 intend giving attention to this for the next programme. 



Exhibits. — Numerous specimens were brought to the meet- 

 ings and these were ahvays interesting. It cannot be said 

 that this item has been given too much prominence, and it is 

 hoped that more members will avail themselves of the invita- 

 tion to bring exhibits at every meeting. 



Wild Flower Show, 1921. — A very successful show was 

 held on the 23rd and 24th September, and the net proceedi 

 amounted to £60. 



The "South Australian Naturalist." — Our paper has been 

 published quarterly, and has been the means of maintaining 

 interest in the work of our Section. 



Vernacular Plant Names. — The Sub-Committee appointed 

 has not met during the year. 



