December, 1952 THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN NATURALIST 
Nineteen 
18th November, 1952 
In the absence of the Chairman 
one of our Vice-Chairmen, Miss 
C. M. Eardley, chaired the meet- 
ing. In doing so she made history 
for this is the first time a meeting 
of our Section has been chaired by 
one of our women members — in 
fact Miss Eardley created a record 
when she was elected to the posi- 
tion of Vice-Chairman. Over 60 
members and friends attended and 
the seating accommodation was 
severely taxed. The Committee is 
delighted to see the increased 
attendances at the monthly meet- 
ings over the past three to four 
months. 
The following new ordinary 
members were elected and the 
Madam Chairman welcomed them 
to the Section: — 
Mr. Bernd au - Hedenstroem, 
Waterfall Gully Road, Burn- 
side. 
Miss N. Tootell, 11 Victoria 
Avenue, Rose Park. 
Mr. W. S. Gray, Halidon, S.A. 
Miss Eardley introduced Mr. 
Keith Ashby who was our speaker 
for the evening. By using a won- 
derful collection of coloured 
slides Mr. Ashby took members on 
a visual visit to Scotland, England, 
Wales, France, Switzerland and 
back to Australia. It was an out- 
standing evening for those who 
had not had the opportunity to 
travel overseas and the views 
brought back memories to those 
who had. Mr. Ashby was accorded 
a very warm and spontaneous vote 
of thanks which was carried by 
acclamation. 
The Editor reported on the 
forthcoming issue of the South 
Australian Naturalist, and the 
Treasurer gave the following state- 
ment of accounts: — 
Current Account .. £346 7 10 
Life Membership 
Fund £76 12 2 
Conservation Fund £41 15 7 
Colourplate Fund £11 11 2 
At the suggestion of Mrs. Nor- 
ton, members unanimously de- 
cided to hold an OPEN MEET- 
ING AND SOCIAL in the Botanic 
Garden on Saturday, 31st January, 
J9 r >3 at 2.30 p.m. Members consid- 
ered that this meeting would allow 
all members both new and old to 
meet and get to know each other 
better and it is hoped that country 
members in Adelaide on that date 
will attend. Members are asked to 
meet at the northern side of the 
Simpson Kiosk at approximately 
2.30 p.m. on the above date. The 
charge will be approximately 2/6 
and members are asked to advise 
the Hon. Treasurer, Secretary or 
Editor if they propose to be 
present. 
The meeting closed at 9.55 p.m. 
EASTER CAMP, 1953 
Quite a number have already 
booked for the Camp at Aldinga. 
If you wish to attend, you are ad- 
vised to contact the Treasurer at 
an early date, as accommodation 
is limited. 
COLEOPTERA (BEET EE) 
COLLECTORS 
Mr. E. Sutton, P.O. Box 1, 
Fletcher, South Queensland, is in- 
terested in collecting these insects 
and would welcome exchange of 
specimens with other collectors. 
