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inland plateaux makes it possible for the white man to live and work in latitudes 
which would under other conditions be tropical. 
South Africa must have a great future before it; and while some present 
circumstances may delay development of its natural advantages, I am inclined to 
think that in the long run prosperity may be more solid and material for being 
made in the face of difficulties, as has so often occurred in the history of the’ 
world. 
The following Papers were read :— 
1. A Short Description of the British Ordnance Survey, and some 
Advantages to be gained from a Topographical Survey of South 
Africa.! By Colonel D. A. Jounston, C.B. 
2. British National Antarctic Expedition with the ‘ Discovery.’ 
By L. C. Bernaccut. 
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17. 
Joint Meeting with Section C.—See page 393. 
FRIDAY, AUGUST? 18. 
The following Papers were read :— 
1. The Unveiling of the Coast of Africa. By H. Yuie Oupuanm. 
2. Lhe Visit of the Scottish Antarctic Expedition to Diego Alvarez, or Gough 
Island.2 By R. N. Rupmose Brown. 
This volcanic island, it was pointed out, was some 1,500 miles west by south 
from Cape Town. It was eight miles by four, bordered by steep cliffs 200 to 1,000 | 
feet high, the land rising more gradually, with picturesque ridges and valleys, to 
4,380 feet. The rainfall was great, and the streams formed fine waterfalls where 
they fell over the sea cliffs. One or two valleys had been cut down to sea-level, and 
formed the most convenient landing-places. Owing to the stormy seas landing 
was difficult. The vegetation was abundant, and the Scottish expedition dis- 
covered three new species of plants, two new buntings, and a rich marine fauna. 
The further exploration of the island was much to be desired, and should be under- 
taken from Cape Town. 
3. Lhe Indigenous Forests of South Africa? By E. Hurcuins. 
The forests of South Africa may be divided broadly into three classes: (1) The 
dense evergreen indigenous forest of which yellowwood is the chief species, and 
" Published in full in the Scottish Geographical Magazine, January 1906. 
* Published in the Scottish Geographical Magazine, August 1905. 
’ Published in full in the Geographical Journal. 
