"^ eg:, (^ (^ 



XT A^ TD 



President : 

 A. H. S. LUCAS, M.A., B.Sc. 



This (Jlub was founded in 1880 for the purpose of afliording observers aud lovers of 

 Natural History regular and frequent opportunities for discussing those special sub- 

 jects in which they are -iH-utuallyinteresoed; for the Exhibition of Specimens ; and for 

 promoting Observations in the Field by means of Excursions to various collecting 

 grounds around the Metropolis. 



No Entrance Fee. Aunnal Subscription, including copy of proceedings, 15s., dating 

 from 1st May. 



The Ordinary Meetings for the reading of papers, and exhibition of specimens, \\ ith 

 --a short conversazione, are lield on the second Monday in each month at the Royal 

 Society's Hall, Victoria Street, Melbourne, at 8 p.m. 



The proceedings of the Club are recorded in its journal — the '' Victoi'ian Naturalist." 

 Annual Subscription, fis. 6d., post free. (To members free.) 



With the view of popularizing the study of the Natural History of the Colony, cor- 

 respondence, notes, and queries relating to this subject are invited for insertion, aud 

 should be addressed to the Editor at the Wesley College, Prahran. 



Any of the numbers from the commencement, January, 1884, can be obtained from 

 the Hon. Sec, Mr. F. G-. A. Barnard, Kew, at sixpence each ; or in sets. Vol. I. 

 (1884-85), 16 numbers, 7s. Gd. ; Vol. II. (1885-86), 12 numbers, 6s.; Vol. III. 

 (1886-87), 12 numbers. 6s.; Vol. IV. (1887-88), 12 numbers, 6s.; each set with title- 

 page and index for binding. 



The nirmbers forwarded post free to any address on receipt of remittance (postal 

 notes preferred). 



Copies of the Annual Keport and List of Members for 1886-87, with Rules, etc., can 

 Tje obtained on application to the Hon. Sec. 



41 Am COI-ES5 ^ 



a^i6crmi^f anb furrier, 



220 ELIZABETH ST,, IIELBOUBNE. 



Birds, Animals, etc., Stuffed and skilfully Mounted. 



J3ird and Animal Skins, Eggs, Shells, Aboriginal Weapons, etc., always on hand. 



Furs, Muffs, and Rugs for Sale, Repaired, or Made to Order. 



Lessons given in Taxidermy. 



