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and a rare aquatic moss {Conomitrium Muelleri) found growing 
in still pools in the Coomera River. 
EVENING MEETING, 18th JULY, 1912. 
A special practical demonstration meeting was held on 
the above date. Mr. W. R. Colledge gave an interesting talk 
on microscopic technique, and demonstrated his remarks in 
a practical manner. Mr. C. T. White gave a short account 
on the methods of collecting and preserving botanical speci- 
mens, and gave information on the formation of an 
herbarium. Mr. E. M. Sherwin showed under the microscope 
specimens of Foraminifera from the shores of Moreton Bay, 
and also showed the use of several microscopic appliances. 
Mr. H. A. Longman showed a specimen of a young death- 
adder mounted in formalin on opal glass. 
EVENING MEETING, 25th JULY, 1912. 
Chairman : R. Hulsen. 
Reports : On excursion to Goodna — (a) Pond-life by W. 
R. Colledge ; (b) Botany by C. T. White. 
Papers: Dr. J, J. Harris read a paper on “Filarial 
Diseases,'' illustrated by a number of lantern slides. The 
President read for A. A. Girault notes on “ The Habits of a 
Few Insects " {vide Transactions p 254.) and for Mrs. M. I. 
Hobler notes on “The Jabiru” {vide Transactions p. 255). 
EVENING MEETING, 29th AUGUST, 1912. 
Chairman : R. Hulsen. 
Mr. H. Tryon referred to the pictures by Mrs. Ellis Rowan 
on exhibition in Brisbane, and moved, “ With reference to 
the unique paintings of Australian (Queensland) wild flowers, 
now on public exhibition in Brisbane, the Field Naturalists' 
Club is of opinion that, inasmuch as these portray with 
scientific accuracy and high artistic skill many of the most 
beautiful of the beautiful objects of Queensland, our State 
should take steps to acquire them for the enlightenment 
and edification of its people." 
Paper : A paper on palms, illustrated by a number of 
very beautiful lantern slides, was read by Mr. C. T. White 
for Mr. J. F. Bailey. 
Mr. W. R. Colledge gave an account of the Pond-life 
of the excursion to Rocklea, and showed lantern slides of 
some of the specimens taken, and also a number of miscel- 
laneous slides (chiefly Diatoms) of microscopic objects. 
The rest of the evening was devoted to the display of 
wild flowers and other botanical specimens ; the chief 
exhibitors were Miss Sheldon and Messrs. Burtt, Hulsen, 
Longman and White. 
