p n^ THE GEELONG NATURALIST, 
NOTES. 
On December the 2nd, 1891, we had a very enjoyable 
evening, which took the form of a Lecturette, by Mr. Alex. 
Purnell, who gave a very interesting account of his trip to 
New Guinea before its settlement, illustrated by some beau- 
tiful views, photographed by Mr. Purnell, and thrown upon a 
screen by the aid of the lantern, under the direction of Mr. 
Aikman. The lecture was of a highly interesting character. 
It must have been very encouraging to the Lecturer at the 
excellent attendance, our,meeting-room being full of Members 
and their friends. At the termination of the lecture Mr. 
Purnell was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, the like com- 
pliment being paid to Mr. Aikman for his kindness in 
superintending the lantern views. 
The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Arthur Wilson, will be pleased 
to receive the names for nomination of any gentlemen who 
may wish to become Members. The Hon. Secretary’s private 
address is 74 and 76 Ryrie Street west. 
Through the courtesy of Mr. D. Le Soueff/ Hon. Sec. to 
the Victorian Field Naturalists’ Club, our ^nembers have 
been supplied with a complete list of the Victorian birds. 
The attention of the junior members is called to the prize 
competition for Natural History Specimens, announced in the 
December (1891) number of ‘‘ The Victorian Naturalist.” 
Intending competitors should enter before the 14th F ebruary. 
Donations of specimens, &c., have been received as fol- 
lows :—Fossils from Beaumaris, from W. H. Hall; Part Il., 
Vol. XIV., * Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal 
Society of South Australia," from the Secretary, Adelaide. 
'The rainfall registered at the College by the Association 
for the quarter ended 31st December has been 6:06; and the 
total for the year 1891 has been 19:67. 
The Annual Conversazione, to be held about mid-winter, 
should be kept in view; and it is expected that the display on 
that occasion will eclipse previous exhibitions. This will, of 
course, depend upon the enthusiasm of individual members. 
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