138 THE AUSTRALIAN NATURALIST. 
During the year the Council received with deep regret the 
resignation of Mr. J. R. Garland, M.A., as Hon. Treasurer, 
which position he had held since the inception of the Club, 
continued ill health being the reason for the resignation. The 
Council is pleased, however, to learn that Mr. Garland has now 
-completely recovered his health. Mr, H. HE, Finckh was 
appointed to the position of Hon. Treasurer, and Mr. G. A. 
Waterhouse, B.H., B.Sc., F.H.S., was elected to the vacancy on 
the Couucil. 
During the year sixteen ordinary aud one country member 
were elected, while ten resignations were received. Ten 
ordinary meetings were held, at which interesting papers were 
read. 
Four additional parts of the Ausrratian Naruratist have 
been published, and the Hon. Hditor would again remind mem- 
bers that personal field notes would make the journal of still 
greater interest. 
In addition to the Armidale Branch the Bega Branch has 
now affiliated, with a membership of ten. 
The usual working excursions have been held throughout the 
year, and the Council regrets having to report that the interest 
in these useful outings has hardly -been maintained. It is 
trusted that with the approaching collecting season a more 
satisfactory conditign of affairs will prevail 
One of our members, Mr W. W. Froggatt, has just returned 
to Australia after an extended tour round the world in search 
of parasites for fruit pests, a mission for which he was 
specially chosen by the joint Governments of Australia. 
Another, Mr. D. G. Stead, is to be congratulated on his 
appointment to the position of Superintendent of Fisheries 
Investigations and Marine Fish Hatchery. 
The Council desire to place on record its appreciation of Mx. 
H. E. Finckh’s work and energy in the interests of the Club. 
His zeal as treasurer is apparent from the excellent balance 
sheet submitted to the members; while his kindness in placing 
his rooms at the service of the Council, and in taking charge of 
the bulk stock of publications, and thus clearing the way for 
a satisfactory arrangement of the Library is warmly felt. 
S. J. Jounston, President. 
Launcetor Harrison, Hon. Secretary. 
THE STUDY OF LIZARDS. 
(Presidential Address by 8. J. Johnston, B.A., B.Sc.) 
One finds the study of lizards especially interesting on 
account of the many striking illustrations they afford in various 
absorbing zoological problems. Avoiding the discussion of 
technical details, I wish to confine my remarks, as much as 
