236 THE AUSTRALIAN NATURALIST. 
December 2nd.—The President (Mr. A. Watson) in the 
chair, and a very fair attendance. The President announced 
the receipt of a parcel aie seeds of the desert pea (Clianthus) 
for distribution. 
Mr. A. Musgrave, of the Australian Museum, gave a most 
interesting lecture on Lord Howe Island, its geological and 
physiographical features, flora and fauna, illustrated with lan- 
tern slides, taken and coloured by Mr. Musgrave himself. The 
depredations of the introduced rat were described, and the 
means taken to deal with the pest by the introduction of the 
Boobook and Delicate owls was mentioned. These birds are 
doing great service. The luxuriant flora, including the giant 
heath, Dracophyllum fitzgeraldi were well illustrated. On the 
motion of Mr. Hall and Mr. Costelow, a cordial vote of thanks 
to Mr. Musgrave was carried by acclamation. 
February 3rd—The President in the chair, and a good 
attendance. Mr. Sykes, of National Park, was elected a mem— 
ber. A number of interesting exhibits was brought forward 
by members. 
Mr. A. A. Hamilton spoke of the departure of Misses 
Butler and Harris for Deniliquin and Murwillumbah, and of 
their good work in connection with the society, and moved 
that a letter of appreciation be sent to them both. Seconded 
by Miss Moulsdale and Mr. Gallard, and carried by acclama-— 
tion. 
Mr. D. G. Stead gave a very interesting account of his 
stay in Hawaii and Honolulu as representative at the Pan— 
Pacifie Food Conservation Conference. The lecture was illus— 
trated by beautiful coloured slides, and was much appreciated. 
Miss McAnene read notes on a visit to Kurrajong Heights, 
‘the portion of which, on the bird life, was of exceptional 
interest. 
March 3rd.—The President in the chair. Amongst the 
exhibits was a fine collection of Tabanidae, collected at Barring- 
ton Tops by Dr. McKerris. 
Reference was made to the awarding of F.R.S. to Dr. 
Tillyard, and on the motion of Mr. Murray and Mr. Gallard, 
it was decided that a letter of congratulation be sent to Dr.: 
Tillyard. Mr. Lang, a visitor from New Zealand, gave a most 
interesting account of botanical research in that country, be— 
ginning with Banks and Solander in 1769 down to the present 
time. Passing from that he briefly touched on taxonomic work, 
pointing out that the flora of N.Z. could be considered under 
four heads—(a) Endemic, (b) Australian, (c) Fuegan, (d) 
