THE GRELONG NATURALIST 
NOTES. 
Mr. J. Bracebridge Wilson, M.A., F.L.S., &c., has con- 
sented to become Patron to the Association. It is with much 
pleasure that we chronicle this fact, and in view of the high 
standing occupied by Mr. Wilson in scientific circles, the news 
will be read with satisfaction by every member. 
'The University Extension Committee are endeavouring to 
establish a course of lectures by Dr. Dendy, on ** An Introduc- 
tion to the Study of Biology." The proposal should receive 
the heartiest support of the Association, and we trust it will 
prove as successful as the course by Professor Tucker just 
concluded. 
Now that the long days are approaching, members in search 
of specimens will doubtless take advantage of any spare time, 
morning or evening, for the purpose of collecting. The 
occupation is both healthy and profitable. 
The rainfall for the quarter ending 30th September, as 
registered by the Association at the College has been 5.37. 
Rain fell on thirty-three days during that time. The total 
rainfall from 1st January to date has been 13.61. 
The Hon. Librarian gratefully acknowledges the receipt of 
the following :—‘ Transactions of the Royal Society of South 
Australia,’ from the secretary, Adelaide. ‘‘ Catalogue of 
Trees," and “ Directions for collecting herbarium specimens,” 
from the Conservator of Forests, Sydney. Monthly copies of 
“The Victorian Naturalist,” from the Secretary, Melbourne. 
The excursion to Yaugher Valley on the 26th September 
was a great success. It would be well if these excursions 
were more frequent, both in the interests of individual mem- 
bers and the, association in general. 
The evenings set apart for the magazine are gradually 
growing in interest. Members should not overlook the fact 
that on these evenings they are expected to make suggestions, 
or report briefly of their doings during the month. j 
It is the intention of the Association to at once take steps . 
to prevent the wholesale slaughter of native birds and the des- 
truction of their nests by schoolboys and others at this season 
of the year. Teachers and guardians are invited to use their 
influence in impressing on the minds of the young folks the 
necessity for observing the rules prescribed by Naturalists, 
relating to the collection of specimens of every kind, but more 
especially of birds. It is too often the case that when our lads 
go out for a holiday they seem to think it sport to butcher 
birds and every form of life that may come within reach. 
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