F.R.G.S., etc., "On Tasmanian Siphonaria, including a new species," 

 was read. 



The Rev. W. W. Spicer, M.A., F.R.M.S., read a most interesting 

 paper, on "Insect Parasites." After the paper Mr. Spicer remarked 

 that through the kindness of Admiral Barnard a request had been issued 

 to all our lighthouse keepers for specimens of plants in their respective 

 neighbourhoods. Mr. Spong, of King's Island, had alone replied 

 hitherto, and had forwarded 47 species, but of these none were new. 

 He might be allowed to take that opportunity of mentioning he had 

 recently placed in the hands of Messrs. Walch for publication a manu- 

 script containing a full description of every known plant in Tasmania. 

 He thought the book, which would be moderate in price, would 

 prove a ready and trustworthy guide for the local botanist, and he 

 hoped moreover it would also tend, in many instances at least, to 

 popularise the science of botany generally. (Applause. ) 



The usual vote of thanks to the authors of papers and donora of pre- 

 sentations concluded the proceedings. 



