146 THE AUSTRALIAN NATURALIST. 
Mr. Cheel gave a most interesting description of a 
fine series of individual capsules of 69 distinct species of 
Eucalypts, with a view to showing how the structure of 
these may be used as an aid to determination of species. 
Mr. Cheel’s remarks will be published under *‘Notes and 
Comments.”’ 
4th July, 1916—Mr. W. W. Froggatt, President, in 
the chair, and about 60 present. : 
Mr. A. S. Le Soiief gave what proved to be one of 
the most interesting lectures delivered this year, on **The 
Animals of Australia, With Notes on Variation,’? and 
illustrated his remarks with lantern slides and _ live 
specimens. 
Mr. A. A. Hamilton exhibited two interesting Aroids 
from Stanwell Park, and a series of interesting ferns. 
Mr. lL. Gallard, specimens of a moth (Zeuzera sp.), and 
described its operations on the root of the Turpentine 
Gum; also a carrot, showing fasciation, with eight 
‘‘fingers.’? Mr. Cheel contributed notes on “‘Natchnee’’ 
or ‘‘Wimbi Grass.’’ Messrs. Le Sotief and Abrahams were 
duly appointed Auditors for the year. 
ANNUAL MEETING. 
Ist August, 1916—The President was in the chair, 
but owing to the stormy weather, only about 30 members 
were present. 
The following were elected members:—\Misses 3. 
Bowie, F. Collins, B.Sc., and Sharland, Messrs. Tf. Ellen 
and J. Quin. The Annual Report of the Council was 
read and approved. The Treasurer’s Balance Sheet was 
submitted and adopted. 
The office-bearers, as per list on cover, were duly 
elected. 
The retiring President. Mr. W. W. Froggatt, then 
delivered his Address on:‘‘The Protection of Wild Life, 
Sanctuaries, and Nature Reserves,’’ which was followed 
with keen interest by all present. After a hearty vote 
of thanks to Mr. Froggatt. the new President, Mr. A. A. 
Hamilton, was installed in the chair, and congratufated 
by Mr. Froggatt, who said that Mr. Hamilton’s valuable 
botanical work was highly appreciated by the members. 
Mr. Hamilton returned thanks for the honour bestowed 
upon him. 
