THE AUSTRALIAN NATURALIST. 3 
in brief the notes made and material collected, and read the 
former at the Meetings, thus preserving much valuable 
. information. 
During the year the Second Memoir of the Club has been 
published, consisting of ‘‘a Synopsis of the Fishes of N.S.W.,” 
by Mr. H. R. Waite, F.L.S. This is a classified list, indicating 
.526 indigenous species with their popular and scientific names; 
it also notes the edible fishes and introduced species. 
By printing this useful catalogue, and, last year, the cata- 
logue of Butterflies, the Club may congratulate itself upon 
producing such valuable publications. However, considering 
the special aim of the Club, viz., the encouragement of amateurs 
and others, the Council have decided to publish, in lien of 
Memoirs, a small journal to contain articles on Natural History, 
records of observations, etc. It is considered this will prove of 
more interest and be an encouragement and aid to members, 
juniors and all, in making observations in the field, and placing 
on permanent record the results of their work. Furthermore, 
it will bring country*members more in touch with members 
in Sydney. tS 
The additions to the library have been numerous, and are 
principally publications sent in exchange for our Memoirs from 
various scientific societies in Hurope and America, as well as 
Australia. 
The Council wish to take this opportunity of thanking Mr, 
J. R. Garland for his kindness in granting the use of his office 
for Council Meetings. 
On 13th April, this year, the President and Mrs. W. W. 
Froggatt invited members and friends to a Conversazione in 
St. James’ Hall. Several short addresses on Natural History 
were given, and with the large number of interesting exhibits 
made a particularly successful gathering. The Council wish 
to record here their appreciation of the spirit which actuated 
Mr. and Mrs. Froggatt in bringing members and interested 
visitors together on that’occasion. 
It was with deep regret the Club received word of the death 
of Miss Paul, in February last. She had joined the Club soon 
after its foundation. | 
The membership of the Club now stands at 98. Twenty new 
members were elected during the year, 11 resigned, and 13 
names were removed by the Council owing to arrears. 
Although a number of names have been already submitted 
for election in the coming year, the Council would urge mem- 
bers to make the objects of the Club known amongst others 
likely to be interested, with a view of further augmenting the 
membership and scope of the Club. 
The present satisfactory state of the Club is encouraging, and — 
