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Lecture on "Clouds" by Mr. A. G. Edquist, October 16, 

 1923. — The lecturer dealt in a chatty manner with the formation 

 and varieties of clouds, with special reference to South Aus- 

 tralian weather conditions. Experiments, blackboard sketches, 

 and some fine photographs served to make the speaker's re- 

 marks more omphic At the conclusion of rhe lecture numer- 

 ous ([uestions were asked and answered. Several members 

 also brought specimens, which were discussed. 



Excursion to Fulham, October 20, 1923.— The afternoon 

 proved fine, and a large number availed themselves of Captain 

 S. A. White's kind invitation to visit his home. A great num- 

 ber of birds had been set out for examination in cases, and the 

 members inspected these as well as the curios brought by- 

 Captain White from Central Australia. In his remarks the 

 lecturer spoke on the most important of the useful birds of 

 Australia. 



Excursion to Millbrook, October 27, 1923.— The trip to 

 Millbrook was taken in ideal weather, and members were 

 charmed with the picturesque view of Millbrook, with its 

 winding shores, presenting as it does the appearance rather of 

 a mountain lake than of an artificial reservoir. By the kind- 

 ness of the Waterworks Department the Section was allowed 

 to visit the reserve, where Mr. Oliver welcomed the 

 party. The flora was abundant, orchids in particular being 

 well represented. Various species of Thelymitra were particu- 

 larly numerous, especially the beautifully scented yellow 

 Thelymitra antennifera. Thelymitra longifolia was also found. 

 Other species found included Glossodia major, Caladenia lati- 

 folia, Diuris sp., Microtis porrifolia, Caladenia patersoni. 

 Tetratheca was growing in abundance, and some specimens of 

 the native iris, Patersonia sp., were also found. The 

 view from a boat in the middle of the lake was particularly 

 fine. The reservoir, with a capacity of over 3,650 million 

 gallons, was full, covering about 480 acres. 



Visit to the Botanic Garden, November 3, 1923. — Under 

 the guidance of the Director of the Garden, Mr. J. F. Bailey, a 

 large party visited the Botanic Garden and Park on Satur- 

 day, November 3. The rockery round the Palm House was 

 greatly admired. The many beautiful trees from various parts 

 of the world show that our climate is specially favourable to 

 the growth of trees. Among the finest trees seen were the 

 Kauri pine of New Zealand, the Bunya Bunya of Queensland, 

 the Jacaranda of Brazil, the Kurrajong, or flame tree, the 

 camphor laurel of China, and many varieties of pine, palm, 

 and fig. The roseries were in full bloom, and about a thousand 



