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become a world-wide organization for the extension and 
dissemination of science. 
e long sought dedication of the western portion of 
Kangaroo Island as a reserve for the conservation of our fauna 
and flora will soon be an accomplished fact, the Flinders 
The Endowment Fund has been augmented by a donation 
of £100 from Mrs. Ellen Peterswald. The claims of this fund 
are urged upon those who are able by their contributions to 
enlarge the usefulness of the Society. 
There have been several losses from our Fellowship by 
deaths, including that of Sir Edward C. Stirling, a notice of 
whose valuable work in the service of science will appear in 
our annual volume. i 
The present membership of the Society is 10 Honorary 
Fellows, 5 Corresponding Members, 75 Fellows, and 1 
Associate. 
Jos. C. Verco, President. 
Water Rutt, Hon. Secretary. 
(1) The Bill has since received endorsement of His Excel- 
leney the Governor and become law.—Eb. 
