1896.] Proceedhigs of Irish Societies. 5;J 



excursions, the results including many species of plants and animals 

 not hitherto found in Ireland. The most important event of the year was 

 the week's Conference and Excursion of all the Irish Field Clubs, held at 

 Galway in July, which has been fully reported in the Irish Naturalist. 

 Under the Field Club Union an interchange of lecturers between the 

 different Clubs was carried out. The Committee voted a sum of money 

 towards defraying the expenses of the Union, and propose an addition to 

 the Rules of the Club which will render membership of the different Clubs 

 interchangeable. The Report of the Flora Committee showed good pro- 

 gress during the year. The Committee recommended a grant of ^^5 to the 

 Irish Naturalist. The Treasurer (Prof T. Johnson, D.Sc.) next submitted 

 his report, which showed an increase of ^^13 in the balance on hand, 

 and a thoroughl}' sound financial condition. The adoption of the 

 report and accounts was moved by Prof Haddon and seconded by 

 Mr. W. F. DE V. Kane, and passed after a discussion in which Mr. J. J. 

 Dowling, the President, Secretary, and Treasurer took part. In accord- 

 ance wnth the Rules, the following officers for 1896 were declared 

 elected— President, Prof. G. A.J. Cole, F.G.S. ; Vice-President, N. Colgan 

 M.R.I. A. ; Treasurer, Prof. T. Johnson, D.Sc. ; Secretary, R. Lloyd 

 Praeger, B.A., B.E. ; Committee, G. H. Carpenter, B.Sc, H. K. G. Cuth- 

 bert, J. J. Dowling, Rev. T. B. Gibson, M-A., Mrs. W. S. Green, Miss 

 Hensman, H. Lyster Jameson, Miss E. J. Kelsall, D. M'Ardle, K. J. 

 M'Weeney, M.A., M D., Greenwood Pim, M.A., Mrs. J. T. Tatlow. 

 Prof. Coi^E having taken the chair, a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. 

 Carpenter for his care and attention during the two years of his P re- 

 sidency was passed, on the motion of Mr. H. C. Ramage, seconded by 

 H. Lyster Jameson. The Secretary moved an addition to Rule V., 

 providing " that Members of other Irish Field Clubs residing temporarily 

 or permanently in or near Dublin may be enrolled members of the Club 

 without election or entrance fee on production of a voucher of member- 

 ship of another Glub, and without subscription for the current year on 

 production of a receipt showing that such subscription has been paid to 

 another Club. Failing the production of such receipt, the usual sub- 

 scription for the current year to be paid to the Treasurer on enrolment. 

 The names of members so admitted to the Club to be published with the 

 notice of meeting following the date of their enrolment." Mr. Carpenter 

 seconded the motion, which was passed after a short discussion. The 

 thanks of the Club were voted to the Council of the Royal Irish Academy 

 for the use of the rooms, and to the press for their kindness in reporting 

 the proceedings. A general discussion ensued on the improvement 

 of the Club, next Summer's excursions, and other matters. Prof. Haddon 

 subsequently addressed the meeting on the importance of studying the 

 fresh-water fauna of Ireland, pointing out the interesting discoveries 

 that have already been made, and the large field open for future research. 

 The Secretary exhibited, on behalf of Mrs Lawrenson, a number of 

 beautiful Christmas Roses of her own raising, which were much admired. 

 Mr. H. Roycroft was elected a member of the Club. 



