B4. THE GEELONG NATURALIST. 
Serr. 12—Mr. T. Wright elected a member. M. 
Parasites - Mr. J. B. Leitch, M.K.C. V.S. 
Illustrated by specimens in spirit and micro- 
scope slides of Tapeworm (Taenia solium), 
Fluke (Trematoda), and Threadworm (Echi- 
narhynclrus). 
Spores of Aspidium, shown under microscope 
By Mr. A. Wilson. 
Sxrr. 26— Geographical Outlines of Australia i 
By Rev. J. Royce, F.R.G.S. 
Ocr. 10—Magazine Night. 
Oor. 24— College Exhibition. 
Nov. 21—Thoughts on Evolution - - Mr. W. Renton. 
Dec. 5—Shells and What They Teach (continued) | 
Mr. J. F. Mulder. 
Drc. 19—Will be Magazine Night, and will close the year. 
NOTES AT BAMBRA. 
Mm. J. F. MULDER. 
Avausr.— The Martin arrives, either the Fairy (Lagenoplastes 
zd. exiens or Tree Martin (Hy Rogielidon nigricans), lam not sure 
which. 
September 17th.—Saw our first Welcome Swallow (Hirundo 
frontalis). The Spine-billed Honey-eater (Acanthorhynchus tenui- 
rostris) is very busy among the blossoms of the garden this month. 
They often make a remarkable noise with their wings when flying, 
like castanets. The Broad-billed Flycatcher (Myiagra rubicula), 
seems to be a resident in the Otway Ranges. 
October 10th, 1893.—A pair of Satin Birds (Péilonorhynchus 
4. zu : holoserviceNs) have built a nest in a fir tree over the kitchen. The 
nest is about the size of a magpie's, but covered at the top and 
built of fir branches. 
November.—I noticed a peculiar White-backed Magpie 
(Gymnorhina leuconota), the back being black, while the back of 
the neck was the usual white. The Yellow-faced Honeyeater 
(Ptilotis chrysops?) is very plentiful here this month. A pair of 
Magpie Larks (Grallina picata) have built in a tree close to the: 
