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This session, we are happy to say, 



296 ordinary members and 

 154 associates have subscribed, giving, witli 

 10 honorary and corresponding members, a total of 



460 members, or an increase of 



18 ordinary members and 

 10 associates. 



28 in all. 



In conchiding this Report, your Council would here beg to thank all 

 who have aided them in the proper carrymg out of the important work 

 of the Society. More especially would they record their indebtedness 

 and best thanks to the following gentlemen : — 



Ex-Provost Robertson, who presided at the Conversazione, and formally opened 



the Scientific Exhibition. 

 Ex-Bailie Robertson, who formally closed the Exhibition. 

 Sheriif Cheyne, who presided at Professor Williamson's Lecture. 

 W. 0. Dalgleish, Esq. of Mayfield, who presided at Dr Geikie's Lecture. 

 Dr Nimmo, who presided at Mr G-, J. Romanes' Lecture. 



Your Council desire further to thank you cordially for having 

 honoured them with your utmost confidence during their tenure of 

 office. 



They have met altogether 21 times for the transaction of the business 

 of the Society, and they are hopeful that this Report will show that your 

 best interests have not been neglected, nor your confidence altogether 

 misplaced. 



W. M. OGILVIE, President. 

 FRANK W. YOUNG, Hon. Secretary. 



