Xii ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS, 



Systematic Census of Australian Plants as a native of the 

 Northern Territory and Queensland. In Queensland, how- 

 ever, it has all the appearances of a naturalised weed and 

 is spreading rapidly about many of the Northern townships, 



^Ir, H. A. Longman, F.L.S., read a paper entitled 

 "The ]\Iagnificent Spider: Dicrostidius magnificus Rain- 

 bow: Notes on Cocoon spinning and method of catching 

 prey." Mr. H. Tryon discussed the paper. 



]Mr. 0. W. Tiegs, M.Sc, read a paper by Professor T. 

 Harvey Johnston, M.A., D.Sc, and himself, entitled "On 

 the Biology and Significance of the Chalcid Parasites of 

 Australian Sheep Maggot-flies." Professor Johnston and 

 ]\Ir. Tryon took part in the subsequent discussion. 



Abstract of Proceedings, 29th August, 1921, 



A Special Meeting of the Royal Society of Queensland 

 was held in the Geology Lecture Theatre of the University 

 at 8 p.m. on the 29th August. 1921. 



His Excellency Sir ^Matthew Nathan, acconipanied by 

 Captain Harbord, A.D.C., was among the visitors. 



The President, Mr. C. T. White, F.L.S., in the chair. 

 The minutes of the previous monthly meeting were read 

 and confirmed. 



It was proposed by Professor Richards, seconded by 

 Mr. F. Bennett, and carried by acclamation, that the 

 congratulations of the Society be extended to Professor 

 T, H. Johnston on his appointment to the chair of Zoology 

 in the Adelaide University. At the same time much regret 

 was expressed at Professor Johnston's eventual departure 

 from Brisbane. 



It was proposed by Professor Richards, seconded by 

 Dr. Shirley, and carried unanimously, that Rule 29, so far 

 as it refers to the number of printed papers (reprints) 

 supplied to authors, be amended as follows: — 

 , , , Authors shall receive 25 copies of their printed papers except 

 in the case of joint authors when a maximum of 50 copies will be 

 provided if rcque.itcd. 



