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Mr. B. C. Cotton: A series of shells of various families,, 
and a range of Pectens showing the variation in size and colour, 
uo two of which were alike in the latter respect. 
Mr. H. Goldsack: A large collection of orchids excellently^ 
pressed and mounted of the families of Pterostylis, Caladenia^ 
Corysantfies, PrasophylLum and Diuris, most of which came from 
the Coromandel district. 
Mr, E. H. Ising: The very rare orchid Prasophyllum fusco- 
viridt\ which had been sent from near Cummins, Eyre’s Penin- 
sula. The only other locality from which this species had been, 
collected was Ardrossan. 
Mr. \V. J. Kimber: A number of hermit crabs in sitn, which 
were shown to inhabit various species of shells. 
EXCURSIONS. 
BLACKWOOD EXPERIMENTAL ORCHARD, February, 18. 
1933. 
The Officer in Charge, Air. R. Fowler, led the party around 
the orchard and explained the various sections of fruit trees and 
the manuriai and other tests that were being carried out for the- 
benefit of fruit growers. 
ALDGATE FLOWER SHOW, Anarch 11, 1933. 
The Aldgate Flower Show was visited and members were de- 
lighted with the fine blooms that were on view. 
MOUNT LOFTY FLOWER SHOW, March 18, 1933. 
Linder the leadership of Air. A. J. Alorisoii the Autumn 
Flower Sh.ow was inspected and many excellent flowers were 
admired by the members. 
OUTER HARBOUR, April 1, 1933. 
Air. W. J. Kimber took charge of a party of shell enthusiasts- 
to this favorite collecting ground and the leader gave much in- 
teresting information on the shells and the animals that inhabit 
them to be found in the vicinity. 
\ ISIT TO HON. R. T. AIELROSE’S HOAIE AT AIOUNT 
PLEASANT, April 25, 1933. 
A motor party travelled via the Gorge (the River Torrens- 
valley), GumeVacha, Blrdwood to 3 miles beyond Adt. Pleasant. 
The members were delighted with the fine old garden with its 
