APPENDIX B LXXIII 
Librarian—O. J. Klotz. 
Curator—O. J. Jolliffe, M.A. 
Councillors—W. D. LeSueur, LL.D.; R. W. Ells, LL.D.; W. H. 
Harrington, F.R.S.C. 
During the past year the work of the Society has been attended 
by rather more than average success, and it is gratifying to know that 
it is doing something in the way of placing before its members the 
means of a broader and fuller culture. 
VI.—From The Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, 
through Mr. W. T. Macoux. 
On the 18th of March last, the Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club 
completed its twenty-third year since organization and the work 
accomplished during the twelve months just passed shows that the 
Club is as active as ever, with a bright outlook for the future. 
A hopeful indication of more active interest in the work of the 
Club, is the attention which is being given to nature study by our 
educational institutions. Already this movement has brought a 
desire among the teachers for more knowledge of the wonders of 
nature and the increased interest they have, of late, taken in the work 
of the Club is very marked. Some of them are already impart- 
ing information regarding birds, plants, insects, etc., to their pupils, 
and it is hoped and expected that more young people will, in the 
future, take an interest in natural history. 
Membership. 
The Club membership is now about 250, in addition to which 
are seven corresponding members. It is the aim of the Club to increase 
the number of working members, and every effort is made to induce 
as many as possible to regularly attend the soirées, and excursions held 
during the year. 
Winter Soirées. 
The soirées held during last winter were very successful, both in 
regard to the quality of the material presented, and in the larga 
audiences which gathered to hear the speakers. The course was more 
varied than in former years as, departing from the usual custom of 
depending principally on local members, several gentlemen were invited 
from other cities to deliver lectures before the Club. 
