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Paper : Mr. H. A. Longman gave an interesting account 
of the “ Wild Flowers of Noosa Heads/* illustrating his re- 
marks with a number of dried specimens obtained on a 
recent trip to the locality. « 
Exhibits : By R. Higgins — Plants from Stanthorpe, and 
three specimens of a “ sea-mouse/* one of the Polychaeteae 
or Marine Bristle Worms. By H. A. Longman— Living 
specimen of the Gecko Lizard, Nephrurus asper. By C. T. 
White — A number of botanical specimens collected- on the 
club*s excursion to Darra. By Miss Illidge- — Drawings of 
wild flowers from West Australia, also a number of dried 
specimens of same. 
EVENING MEETING, 27th NOVEMBER, 1913. 
Chairman ' FI. A. Longman. Attendance, 25. 
The meeting was set apart as a commemoration of the 
late Alfred Russel Wallace, and an eloquent tribute to the 
distinguished scientist was given by Professor S. B. J. 
Skertchly. Having been for many years acquainted with 
Wallace, and associated with him in scientific work, the 
speaker was able to give many personal reminiscences. The 
modesty, humanity, and enthusiasm of the great naturalist 
were illustrated and emphasised, and his contributions to 
science and the thought of his day were dealt with. .At the 
close the president (Mr. H. A. Longman) and Messrs. D. 
O’C'onnor, R. Hulsen, D. Eglinton, and R. Higgins expressed 
their appreciation of Prof. Skertchly*s remarks. 
EVENING MEETING, 6th DECEMBER, 1913. 
Chairman : H. A. Longman. 
A special meeting was held on the above date for the 
display of specimens under the microscope. The meeting 
took the form of a conversazione and there was an attendance 
of 37 members. Specimens were shown by Messrs. W. R. 
Colledge, W. M. Tanner, A. Flint, E. Jarvis, E. H. Shearwin 
and C. T. White. 
