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were obtained, and further on plants of Schizaea clichGtoma, and 

 Ophioglossum vidgcdum, etc., ^vere noted. A few of the commoner 

 fangi of the genera Agaricus, Geaster, Polyjiorus, and several 

 lichens {^Cladonias, and Parmelias), were collected. A few beetles 

 belonging to the Carabidce, and Curculionidce were taken. Mr. 

 Wintle read an interesting account of the doings of the geological 

 section. He stated that his principal object in visiting the locality 

 ■was to obtain a photograph of the fossil cliff which would show its 

 structure and height. For the latter purpose a couple of the party 

 lielped him by by taking up suitable positions against the cliff, so 

 that in the view a comparison could be drawn between the different 

 heights. After carrying out his desire, some little time was spent 

 in search along the beach for sjiecimens, and among the results may 

 be mentioned pieces of the fossil bone of the sperm whale (Physeter)^ 

 fossil echinoderms {Lovenia Porbesii'),s'^onges(HaIicJwndrta resillis), 

 and Algee {Hormosirus Billardieri, Cystoplwra, etc.) The united 

 parly reached town about six o'clock. 



The following were elected members of the Club: — Mrs. Flatow, 

 Master H. Grover, Mr. Jno. T. Haden, Mr. J. O. Moody, Miss 

 Moody, Miss H. Moody, Master C. Moody, and Mr. G. Sweet. 



Papers read :—l. By Mr. S. H. Wintle, F.L.S., entitled "The 

 Fossil Mammalian Remains of Tasmania," Part 11. The author 

 pointed out the unaccountable absence not only of remains of many 

 extinct Marsupialia common to the Australian mainland, but also 

 of several recent forms of life, which abound in Victoria, among 

 which may be specified the native bear, the flying fox, the tortoise, 

 and members of the Python family. Eegarding tlie extinction of 

 the Thylacinus (Tasman.'an Tiger), and Sarcoj^hihis (Tasmanian 

 Devil) on the mainland, he gave it as his opinion that this was due 

 to the existence of the wild-dog. Cams dingo, which had exterminated 

 them, and had never as far as known existed in Tasmania. This 

 break in the chain of animal life, he contended was all the more 

 singular, on account of the island of Tasmania having so recently 

 formed a pait of this continent. 



The paper was very attentively listened to, and|gave rise to some 

 little discussion. • [cvsron^^^:!^ 



2. By Mr. 'J'. A. Forbes-Leilh, entitled " ISTotes on the Salmonidai 

 or Salmon Family." The writer gave a general view of the different 

 members of this great family of fishes, and related his experiences 

 when endeavouring to obtain a glimpse of a so-called Tasmanian 

 salmon, Avhen on view in Melbourne; and stated that he coincided in 

 opinion with Mr. W. Saville Kent, Inspector of Tasmanian 

 fisheries, that the true salmon had not yet been introduced into 

 Tasmanian waters. 



The following were the principal exhibits: — By Mr, F. G. A.. 

 JBarnard, a fine specimen of the spectre insect (Pliasmidceyf 



