FIELD NATURALISTS’ SECTION 
Ropal Society of South Australia. 
TweLrrH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE, BEING FOR THE 
YEAR ENDING 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1895. 
Evening Meetings.—Kight evening meetings have been held, 
at which the attendance has been very satisfactory, the average 
being greater than for many years past. The most noteworthy 
feature was the conversazione in October, 1894, which was the 
most successful and interesting gathering of the kind yet held 
by the Section, besides being on a more extensive scale than any 
of its predecessors. The special efforts made to ensure this re- 
sult were evidently much appreciated by the large number of 
members and visitors who attended. A new feature of the win- 
ter session was the introduction of the “Question Box,” when 
questions in Natural History subjects were asked and answered, 
and afterwards discussed by the members. Much information 
of a popular character was by this means obtainable. Papers or 
addresses have been contributed by Dr. R. H. Perks, F.R.C.S., 
and Messrs. R. Griffiths, J. W. Bussell, A. F. Robin, J. W. 
Mellor, J. G. O. Tepper, F.L.8., and T. D. Smeaton. The ex- 
hibits have covered a wide range both as to locality and nature 
of specimens. The Section has agreed to take part in the com- 
bined conversazione of Literary, Scientific, and Art Societies to 
be held in November next. 
Excursions.—Eight excursions have been held, most of which 
have been well attended, and some have proved unusually 
pleasant outings. About 40 members and friends journeyed to 
Mount Lofty at the invitation of Mr. A. 8. Magarey, chietly to 
see the Recreative Reserve near that station, whilst interesting 
visits to Blakiston and Upper Sturt have been made. Hallett’s 
Cove has been revisited, in order to inspect the fresh develop- 
ments recently made there, and a dredging trip was also included 
in the outings. The weather on more than one occasion pre- 
vented some fixtures being carried out, and an excursion planned 
for the Burra (September 1), with the view of covering entirely 
