THE SECRETARIES’ REPORT. XXXVil 
which the following are new to the Society’s collections; viz., 
the Nutcracker, Roller, Goshawk, Wilson’s Petrel, Buff-breasted 
Sandpiper, Stilt, Steller’s Western Duck, and Little Egret. The 
greater part of the birds are well preserved, and some of them 
exceptionally well set up. The collection forms, in a word, a- 
valuable present. The Curator hopes, if possible, to present a 
catalogue of the birds by next year. 
“The Entomological Curator reports the undermentioned addi- 
tions to the collection under his care during the past year. 
“One Sphinx convolvuli, a fine specimen, and in good condition, 
presented by Mr. F. Brent, F.s.a. 
“Specimens of Parasitic Hymenoptera. A case illustrating the 
life history of Abraxas grossulariata, with its parasites and 
hyperparasites. 
“A case containing the Mulberry Silkworm—egg, caterpillar, 
cocoon, pupa, and moth, with the silk in different stages, presented 
by the Curator.” 
The Curator of Botany reports : 
“T have continued the stock-taking of the specimens in the 
Herbarium, indicating on the printed slips pasted on the covers of 
each packet those specimens that are present. 
“‘ Next year, if I continue in office, I hope to be able to give a 
complete census. Practically speaking, every rare local species is 
represented ; but many common species, as reported last year, are 
unrepresented. 
“On the afternoon of the 10th of June last a botanical excursion 
to the Seaton Valley and Estuary, near Downderry, took place 
under my guidance. LEighty-one species of plants were noticed, of 
which the most interesting were: Aguilegia vulgaris (Columbine) ; 
Silene inflata (Bladder Campion); Stlene maritima (Sea Bladder 
Campion); Lychnis flos-cuculi (Ragged Robin); Lychnis diurna 
(Red Campion) ; Honckeneya peploides (Sea Purslane) ; Sambucas 
nigra (Elder, a variety with variegated leaves) ; Sherardia arvensis 
(Field Madder) ; Senecio aquaticus (March Ragwort) ; Menyanthes 
trifoliata (Buckbean or Bogbean); Convolvulus soldanella (Sea 
Bindweed) ; Orobanche amethystea (Bluish Broom Rape) ; Melittis 
melissophylum (Bastard Balm); Beta maritima (Sea Beet) ; 
Orchis mascula (Early Winged Orchis) ; Orchis latifolia (Broad- 
