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NATARA-Dries up a Cold in the Head in a few hours. Homeopathie TINCTURE OF PODOPHYLLIN for Biliousness, Congestion of the Liver, Constipation, Sick Headache, Jaundice, &c. The Perfect Cure for CORNS & WARTS-Price 1s. 6d. ALBERT T. OWEN. For all CYCLE & General Repairs Try Alex. Whitelaw, Ryrie St., Geelong (Opp. H. Thacker's). S. R. J. MAWSON, 201 MOORABOOL ST., GEELONG. Laughing Gas, &c., administered. Extractions, 2s. 6d. W. SUMMERFIELD JONES Begs to draw attention to his New and Varied Stock of Fancy Goods, Music, &c., suitable for Wedding and Birthday Gifts. The Premises have been enlarged to meet increased business. Inspection invited W. SUMMERFIELD JONES, 108 Moorabool St. Orders Promptly attended to. J. Godfrey McMillan, 32238. A...4.4., ARCHITECT & SURVEYOR. HOPETOUN CHAMBERS, RYRIE STREET, GEELONG. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST, McPhillimy Bros. Cough Drops ARE THE BEST REMEDY FOR COUGHS & COLDS. EVERY LOZENGE STAMPED MCPHILLIMY BROS. ONLY. A Description of the Eggs of Cracticus quoyi and 4 5 6 ... 8 ΙΟ 12 Published by the Gordon Technical College and the Allied Associations. VOL. III.-No. 1. OCTOBER, 1897. No. 9. All communications to be addressed to the editor, Mr. H. E. COLLEGE NOTES. Mr. J. A. Hill supplies the following:-It is not always the most attractive and brilliant colours that catch the attention of the naturalist-very often the plainest coloured moths have the most peculiar habits. Teara edwardsii is a very interesting species; it is about two inches across the wings and is of a cream, or light buff colour. There are two broods in the year-one appearing in April, the other in November. The eggs are laid on or near the mistletoe, and when hatched the larvæ form a covering of web at the base of the plant, under which covering they stop during the daytime as long as they are in the caterpillar stage; at evening they emerge from their cover in single file, forming a procession of great regularity; hence the vernacular name of "Procession Moth." They feed on the leaves of the mistletoe, and often strip off every leaf before they reach the pupa stage. When the caterpillars are fully matured, they leave their cover and form the chrysalis under rough bark or other shelter, the cocoon consisting of a thin silken web; they only remain in the pupa stage a few weeks, and the moth is very short lived. One peculiar feature about them is a fine dust that flies from the web; should it fall on anyone it immediately produces a small blister, causing great irritation; should much fall on you it causes great swelling and uneasiness. The third term of this year has shown a very healthy increase in the number of students, and there are indications that a steady revival is about to take place. We would remind each student that it will forward the interests of the college if they will make it a point to induce their friends to join one or more of the classes. Good work is being done by the classes in woodcarving and modelling formed last term; Mr. Wardrop, the instructor, is confident that the students will shortly give a good account of themselves. The second of a series of entertainments conducted by the photographic association in aid of the college funds was given on 20th August, a few pounds being netted as the result of the effort. Under the University Extension system Professor Laurie delivered six weekly lectures in the lecture hall of the college, commencing on 19th August, the subject being "Browning, Poet and Thinker." The lectures were well patronised. Arrangements are in progress to re-organise another course of ambulance lectures, seeing that last year's course proved so successful. W. C. Freeman and J. Herd, pupils in the plumbing class, attended the examination recently held by the Metropolitan Board of Works, and intelligence is just to hand that Mr. Freeman has passed in the theoretical and practical tests, and is now qualified to practise as a plumber in connection with the deep drainage system of the metropolis. Mr. Herd passed in the practical examination, and will attend the next examinations for theory. Still further additions have been made to the students' reading room in the form of technical and scientific literature during the quarter, and this department is now a recognised feature of the institution. The museum curators desire to gratefully acknowledge receipt of the following:-Fossil bone, Fyansford-Mr. H. Mann; specimens gold bearing quartz, Murchison, W. A.— Mr. A. Whitelaw; Maori weaving appliances, fish-hooks and shells, N. Z.-Mr. W. Humble; Crab, Corio Bay-Mr. W. Johnston; Drum and other implements used at WaterlooMr. G. H. Steedman; Jubilee Medals-The Mayors Town of Geelong, and Boroughs Newtown and Chilwell, and Geelong West. Statistical Register, Cape Colony, 1896-Government, Cape Colony; Indian Museum Notes Vol. IV. No. 2, Agricultural Statistics, Br. India, Agricultural Ledger Series— Govt. of India; Agricultural Gazette, Vol. VIII. parts 4, 5, 6, and 8; Farmers and Fruit Growers Guide; Annual Report Railways, 1896-7-Govt. N. S. W.; Journal of Agriculture and Industries, Vol. I. parts 1 and 2--Govt, of S. A.; Special Report on Education-Education Dept., London; Proc. Roy. Soc. Victoria, Vol. X. part 1-The Secretary; Trans. Roy. Soc. S. A. Vol. XXI. part 1-The Secretary; Trans. Roy. Geog. Soc. A'sia., Vict. Branch, Vol. XIV.-The Secretary; Australian Museum Report 1896, ditto Records, Vol. III. part 2-The Trustees; Annals, Queensland Museum No. 3-The Trustees; Results Meteorol. Observations-Govt Astronomer Melb.; Annual Report Hawaiian Historical Soc., ditto Papers 1 to 7— The Secretary; Proc. Portland Soc. Nat. Hist., Vol. II., part 4-The Secretary; Report Manchester Museum, ditto Notes 7 |