The South Australian Naturalist. 
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Lecture on Clouds^’ by Mr. A. G. Edquist, October 16, 
1923.— The lecturer dealt in a chatty manner with the formation 
and varieties of clouds, with special reference to South Aus- 
tralian weather conditions. Experiments, blackboard sketches, 
and some fine photographs served to make the speaker’s re- 
marks more graptiir. At the conclusion of the ieetiue lumiei'- 
ous questions were asked and .answered. Several members 
al:u) brought specimens, which were discussed. 
Excursion to Fulham, October 20, 1923. — The afternoon 
proved fine, and a large number availed themselves of Captain 
S. A White’s kind invitation to visit his home. A great num- 
ber of birds had been set out for examination in cases, and the 
members inspected these as well as the curios brought by 
Captain White from Central Australia. In his remarks the 
lecturer spoke on the most important of the useful birds of 
Australia. 
Excursion to Millbrook, October 27, 1923. — The trip to 
Millbrook was taken in ideal weather, and members were 
charmed with the picturesque view of Millbrook, with its 
winding shores, presenting as it does the appearance rather of 
a mountain lake than of an artificial reservoir. By the kind- 
ness of the Waterworks Department the Section was allowed 
to visit the reserve, where Mr. Oliver welcomed the 
party. The flora was abundant, orchids in particular being 
well represented. Various species of Thelymitra were particu- 
larly numerous, especially the beautifully scented yellow 
Thelymitra antennifera. Thelymitra longifolia was also found. 
Other species found included Glossodia major, Caladenia lati- 
folia, Diuris sp,, Microtis porrifolia, Caladenia patersoni. 
Tetratheca was growing in abundance, and some specimens of 
the native iris, Patersonia sp., were also -found. The 
view from a boat in the middle of the lake was particularly 
fine. The reservoir, wdth a capacity of over 3,650 million 
gallons, was full, covering about 480 acres. 
Visit to the Botanic Garden, November 3, 1923. — Under 
the guidance of the Director of the Garden, Mr. J. F. Bailey a 
large party visited the Botanic Garden and Park on Satur- 
day, November 3. The rockery round the Palm House was 
greatly admired. The many beautiful trees from various parts 
of the world show that our climate is specially favourable to 
the growth of trees. Among the finest trees seen were the 
Kauri pine of New Zealand, the Bunya Bunya of Queensland 
the Jacaranda of Brazil, the Kurrajong, or flame tree the 
camphor laurel of China, and many varieties of pine, palm 
and fig. The roseries were in full bloom, and about a thousand ’ 
