THE AUSTRALIAN NATURALIST. 235 
ORDINARY MEETINGS. 
September 2nd.—Mr. Watson (President) in the chair. 
Mr. Spong was elected a member. 
Mr. Gallard a number of interesting entomological speci- 
mens, as detailed in last issue. Mr. Watson showed preserved 
plants for the use of children, protected in glass frames. They 
can be handled with impunity. 
Mr. Kinghorn delivered a most useful lecture on snakes, 
in which he described the principal characters of the more im- 
portant species, their appearance, habits, ete., and finished by 
advising people to carry “Burton’s First-aid for Snake Bite” 
for use in the bush. 
October 7th.—The President (Mr. Watson) in the chair, 
and a very fair attendance. A number of members contri- 
buted botanical and entomological exhibits of interest. Dr. EH. 
C. Chisholm, of Comboyne, sent an entomogenous fungus 
(Cordyceps sp. ?) parasitic on larva of a wood moth. 
Mr. Morris gave a most interesting account of the flora 
of Broken Hill district, illustrated with lantern slides, showing 
what good work he and Mrs. Morris had done amongst the 
local flora. In moving a vote of thanks, Mr. Cheel compli- 
mented Mr. and Mrs. Morris on their excellent work, and asked 
how he germinated Quandongs. In reply, Mr. Morris said he 
generally cracked the shells of the nuts before planting. He 
thanked the members for their appreciation. 
November 4th—Mr. Watson (President) in the chair, and 
about 87 members present. 
Mr. P. HE. B. Barnett exhibited Cladonia retepora from 
Berrima, with note. Mr. H. E. Finckh specimens of Riccia 
fluitans and R. natans from Bulladelah, with note. Miss Hol- 
land live specimens of Nardoo (Marsilia) from Western Plains, 
the leaves and spores of which were used by the explorers, 
Burke and Wills. 
The following members contributed lantern slides:—Mr. P. 
Murray, platypus and sundry marsupials; Dr. Mackerras, in- 
sects under natural conditions; Mr. A. G. Hamilton, wasps, 
frogs and plants of the family Rutacaea; Mr. Froggatt, views 
in New Hebrides, also silkworms; Mr. H. EH. Finckh, birds and 
fish; Mr. White, aquatic pictures and scenes in England and 
Australia; Mr. Powell, a miscellaneous collection from Eng- 
land, comprising fossils from various horizons, minerals and 
pebbles; also specimens of implements, etc., from an old lake 
dwelling. 
