to the Archiepiscopal See of York. We sincerely congratulate his 

 Grace, and hope that his removal from our neighbourhood 

 will not sever his connection with our Society, or lessen his 

 interest in our work. Another vice-president, the Archdeacon of 

 Derby, has been removed from us by death. Dr. Balston was 

 one of our original members, and one who always kept in touch 

 with our proceedings; he has presided for us, and addressed our 

 meetings, and always came amongst us when he was able. His 

 kindly feeling towards our Society was very sincere, and we 

 deeply deplore his loss. Death this year has not thinned 

 the ranks of our Council, and those of our ordinary members by 

 three only. This is the smallest death-rate we have had to record. 



The Editor wishes to say that he will be very much obliged 

 to members who, possessing the knowledge, will endeavour to 

 place him in communication with any who are able to elucidate 

 our county history. All contributions should be sent in by 

 October ist. 



In the present volume we are deeply indebted to Sir Alfred 

 Seale Haslam for his generous gift of the five illustrations of 

 Codnor Castle. It is much to be wished that an illustration fund 

 should be set on foot, by means of which we might be able to 

 afford plates to papers whose authors are not in a position to give 

 them. This question will occupy the attention of your Council at 

 an early date. 



The Secretary of the Sectional Committee for Natural History 

 reports that the committee has met twice during the past year. 

 A meeting was held on May 13th, when a Paper by Rev. W. H. 

 Painter (author of "The Flora of Derbyshire ") was read, entitled 

 — " Botanical Notes on a Walk from Buxton to Miller's Dale, in 

 June, 1890." The paper was very fully illustrated by a collection 

 of Botanical specimens. On the following Monday, May i8th. 

 Rev. W. H. Painter led a Botanical Excursion from 

 Uttoxeter through Doveridge and Sudbury to Tutbury. 

 Luncheon was provided at the Vernon Arms, Sudbury. A large 

 party accompanied Mr. Painter, and the excursion proved very 

 enjoyable. 



