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sand and is only half an inch long. The hermit crab (Eupagurus 
sp.) was found living in the Murex shell. Several interesting 
shells were taken, one (P kolas australiae) burrows into rock by 
means of its foot, to make a home for itself. The nudibranchs 
or naked-gill molluscs, slug-like creatures, were most interesting. 
About 3 inches long; their dark-brown coloration with reddish 
borders make them brilliant objects. They breathe by means 
of lungs on their back, which are not enclosed In their bodies. 
EXCURSION TO MOUNT CHARLES, CHARLESTON, 
DECEMEBER 20, 1924. — In response to a kind Invitation from 
Mr. C. L. Simpson, a party of members visited the Mount 
Charles estate on Saturday, December 20th. The fine old gum- 
trees gave a picturesque aspect to the pleasant spot. The Corrle- 
dale sheep, a fine breed of pigs, and some good draught stock were 
among the many interesting animals inspected by the party, who 
were most hospitably entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Simpson. 
DREDGING EXCURSION, JANUARY 31, 1924.— A large 
party of members, under the leadership of Mr. H. M. Hale, of 
the Adelaide Museum boarded the launch at the Outer Harbour, 
but found the water too rough to venture out into the Gulf. 
Hauls were confined mainly to the Harbor itself. Spider crabs, 
hermit crabs and sponge crabs, as well as many other crustaceans 
were taken, and the leader gave a short address on the habits 
of the various species caught. Mr, W. J. Kimber spoke on the 
mollusca and echinas (sea-urchins) dredged up. Hammer- 
headed oysters, starfishes, shrimps and lesser forms of sea-life 
were also taken as texts for talks on the wonderful adaptions of 
life in the seas. 
LECTURE ON “TROPICAL FRUITS,” BY MR. J. F. 
BAILEY, NOVEMBER 18, 1924. — A large audience was enter- 
tained and instructed by Mr. Bailey’s lecture on the fruits of the 
tropics, and especially those grown in Queensland. A wealth of 
slides illustrated the lecturer’s remarks. Among the fruits de- 
scribed by Mr. Bailey were the Durian, the Paw-paw, the passion 
fruits of many species, the mangoes, many varieties of citrus fruits 
and the coconut. The common fruits of Queensland, including 
many species of bananas and pineapples, were described. Pea- 
nuts, loquats, oranges and limes were dealt with. The lecturer 
referred to the many varieties of valuable trees, such as the cedar, 
grown in Queensland. Mr. P. H. Williams showed some very 
beautiful slides of native wild flowers taken at the Section’s Wild 
Flower Show in the Town Hall. Mr. E. Thomas showed some 
fine slides of scenes in South Australia, New South Wales and the 
