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THE GEELONG NATURALIST. 
twelve months. The Annual Report showed an increase of Member- 
ship, increase in average attendance at meetings, and a larger number 
of Scientific Papers read before the Association. ‘The Balance Sheet 
also showed a satisfactory state of affairs; after providing for all 
expenses, the Treasurer has in hand a substantial credit balance to 
carry forward to next year. Taking into consideration the depressed 
state of things, it is satisfactory to know the interest in Field 
Naturalists’ work in Geelong is well maintained. 
"THE Association beg to tender their sincere thanks to W. E. Matthews, Esq., 
F.L.S., of Stawell, for the donation of a very interesting collection of 
rocks and minerals. We trust Mr. Matthews’ example will be followed 
by many of our readers. Donations of specimens in Zoology and 
Geology are always very acceptable, and add much to the advancement 
of our work, 
Mr. W. SHAW reports—During the month of June, 22nd, 23rd and 24th, a 
very unusual visitation of Swallows. Mr. Shaw conjectures that they 
were crossing over from Tasmania. 
Mr. J. F. MULDER reports—An unusual visitation of Quail during the month 
of June; the “Stubble”, and * Little Wanderer" making their 
appearance. 
We shall at all times be pleased to receive subject matter from our Hon. 
Corresponding Members for publication. 
The Annual Excursion was held on the 24th May, a good number 9f members 
taking part, the locality visited being the “Brisbane Ranges" The 
day being fine it was an enjoyable outing, although no new specimens 
were secured; yet the distriet has been visited, and observations of the 
surroundings obtained. 
We would also respectfully intimate to our readers that all communieations 
should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary, Mr. Arthur P. F. Wilson, 
74, and 76 Ryrie Street, Geelong. j 
The Victorian Naturalist, No. 1, Vol. X to hand, and contains valuable information. 
We have received a number of papers on various subjects from 
members of the Association, which our limited space prevents from 
publishing zn extenso; we can only give the barest outline to 
indieate the subject and the incidents bearing upon the same. 
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Mm. J. B. Lerrcu has furnished a paper, entitled Animal Nychology, 
in whieh he directs attention to the analogy which may be traced 
between man and animals by the instincts of the latter and their 
capability of being paced under teaching power. ‘This is, in fact, 
an old argument, which, Butler in his analogy employs, and he was 
of opinion that the spirit of the animal may exist after physical 
death. One of the great poets sang “of his faithful dog 
