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Chrysophanus aurifer, were netted flying over some bushes in 

 bloom. Several blackberry bushes were in flower, and as they 

 are favourite resorts for the " Skippers," a diligent look-out was 

 kept, but without result. Large numbers of the familiar 

 " Browns " were seen revelling in the hot sunshine, making an 

 interesting scene to an entomologist. A very profitable time 

 could have been spent here, but our destination being a good 

 two hours' climb, we were reluctantly compelled to leave. 



Along the lower slopes leading to the Hump sad evidences of 

 the great bush fire were seen. Mr. Lyell had hopes of obtaining 

 some specimens of the rare Skipper Trapezites idothea, but un- 

 fortunately the fire had swept through the patch where they had 

 been taken in previous years. 



Upon reaching the summit of the Hump, about 3,300 feet 

 above sea level, a fine view of the surrounding country was 

 obtained. Here several T. iacchus were seen, but were ex- 

 ceedingly difficult to capture, and it was only after continual 

 perseverance that we succeeded in obtaining specimens. Their 

 favourite haunts were upon the bare rocks, rendering it very 

 difficult to approach them. However, six were netted after a lot 

 of work. One specimen of Hesperilla tasmanicus was taken 

 here in fair condition. A few Chrysophanus aurifer were again 

 met with, but were very wild and flighty, and only one was 

 secured. The ubiquitous little blue Lycarna labradus were in 

 strong force, while beautiful specimens of Pyrameis kershawii, 

 Xenica klugii, and Heteronympha merope were in abundance. 

 Micro-lepidoptera were conspicuous by their absence. 



Returning down the mount we rejoined our friend, who kindly 

 drove us back to Gisborne. 



In conclusion, I can fully endorse the closing sentences of the 

 report of the Gisborne excursion in the February Naturalist, 

 that a trip to Gisborne to see Mr. Lyell's collection would repay 

 anyone ; and I have to thank Mr. and Mrs. Lyell for their many 

 acts of kindness by which my trip was made so enjoyable. 



A TRIP TO ANGLESEA RIVER. 

 By H. T. Tisdall. 



(Read before the Field Naturalists' Club of Victoria, 10th April, 1900.) 

 Anglesea River is the estuary formed at the mouth of Swampy 

 Creek as it enters the sea, about midway between Barwon Heads 

 and Lome. The best way to reach it is by taking the steamer to 

 Geelong, thence by coach for a distance of 22 miles, passing 

 Torquay on the road. From Torquay to Anglesea the road 

 climbs up and along the top of a ridge of high land running 

 parallel with the shore of Bass Straits. The first three miles is 

 over grassy downs, from which beautiful glimpses of the sea may 



