THE WOMBAT. 



proposed by Mr. Waddell, who, on behalf of the mem- 

 bers, expressed a hope that our esteemed travelling- 

 member would long be spared to continue his yearly trips to 

 Victoria, assuring him at the same time that his visits were 

 looked forward to by all. The zeal displayed by Mr. Cowie in 

 collecting the latest photographic information from England and 

 the Continent was thoroughly appreciated by every member. 

 Mr. Cowie, who was enthusiastically received, suitably 

 responded, intimating that he desired to reciprocate the good 

 wishes of members, and whatever he could do upon his return 

 to the old country in the interests of his Geelong friends in 

 the art, would always be just as great a pleasure to him, for it 

 was ample recompense to find in Australia kindred spirits 

 ever ready to exchange ideas which were calculated to keep 

 photography in the front ranks of science. During the 

 evening the Chairman made reference to the system of 

 monthly competitions adopted by the association, con- 

 gratulating competitors upon the spirit in which they had 

 worked, and the marked improvement shown in all sections. 

 Expectations had been more than fulfilled with respect to the 

 benefits derived by the individual competitors throughout, and 

 as a new code of regulations based upon the experience of the 

 twelve months just ended had been formulated, each decision 

 would doubtless be placed beyond dispute, and the system of 

 points to be awarded more satisfactory to judges and compe- 

 titors alike. He then presented the gold medal to Mr. A. E. 

 Bratley for gaining the highest number of points in the 

 competition i8g5-6, and the silver medal to Mr. G. H. 

 Brinsmead, who was only two points behind the winner. 

 Master H. Wadelton was awarded the association's silver 

 badge for having secured the first place in the beginners' 

 division. The usual and sundry toasts having been duly 

 honoured, the members took leave of one another with Auld 

 Lang Syne. 



SCIENCE CLUB. 



A Meeting of gentlemen interested in the formation of a 

 Science Club was held at the College on Thursday, 15th 

 October, Mr. G. F. Hutton presiding. 



Rules for the guidance of the Club, as prepared by a 

 provisional committe, were adopted. 



It was decided to adopt the name of " Gordon College 

 Science Club," and the following office-bearers were elected : 

 Patrons : Mr. Geo. Morrison, M.A., LL.D. ; Mr. L. H. 

 Lindon, M.A. ; Professors W. C. Kernot and W. Baldwin 

 Spencer ; President : Rev. J. C. Love ; Vice-Presidents : 



