379 



" The Microscope " ... In exchange. 



" American Botanical Gazette " ... ... „ 



" Essex Naturalist " „ 



" Proceedings of the Geologists' AssoO 



ciation" 5 



Transactions and Proceedings of various Societies and 

 sundry Pamphlets. 



The work of the Hon. Librarian is rendered more onerous as 

 time goes on by the inexpansiveness of the shelf area at his 

 disposal. The bookcases rented by the Club are perhaps 

 sufficient for the ordinary literature in greatest demand, but 

 the constant accession of periodical matters, mostly exchanges, 

 a part only of which is germane to the special pursuit of the 

 Club, will necessitate some revision and rejection in the near 

 future unless additional storage space can be obtained. The 

 matter will receive the careful attention of the Committee. 



The Journal under the able editorship of Mr. Nelson has 

 well maintained its useful character. Owing to certain 

 difficulties its issue has been somewhat delayed, and it is found 

 convenient to alter the date of publication in future from 

 March and October to April and November. 



The usual two-yearly list of members being due in 1897 it is 

 essential that the Treasurer be advised of any change of address, 

 as many Journals have been returned as " not known " or "gone 

 away." 



The Committee has decided to hold a Special Exhibition 

 Meeting in May. When the necessary arrangements are 

 completed due notice will be sent to all members, and the 

 Committee trust that no individual effort will be spared to 

 render it a success and so maintain the prestige of the 

 Club. 



The financial position calls for no special mention beyond the 

 figures given in the Balance-sheet. The amounts received for 

 advertisements and sale of Journal are somewhat less than last 

 year, but the difference is more than compensated by the 

 diminished expenditure on the Journal. The balance in hand 

 being larger than is required for current expenses, the Com- 

 mittee has considered it advisable to invest a further sum of 

 £50. 



