The additions to the Library have not been so numerous as in some 

 former years, yet several very important works have been purchased, 

 amongst others — 



6 Vols, of the Oliallenger Reports. 



Quarterly Journal of Microscopical Science, Jan. 1883 to April 1884 ; presented 



by Mr D. Cunningham. 

 Mineralogical Magazine. Vols. XXII., XXIII., and XXIV. 



Although the Society's Library now contains many valuable volumes, 

 there is reason to believe it is not, in its present position, taken 

 advantage of to the extent that could be wished. Your Council, there- 

 fore, contemplate its removal to the Biological Department of University 

 College, which will undoubtedly secure a greater usefulness for it, 

 with some advantages to the Members of the Society. 



The Museum continues to have additions made to it, the Society's 

 collection of local birds in particular being added to constantly. Your 

 Council are, however, very desirous to see a greater interest taken by the 

 Members in this part of the Society's work. 



During the year the following gentlemen were elected Corresponding 

 Members of the Society : — 



Professor J. H. W. Trail, M.D., F.L.S. 



Mr J. T. Cunningham, B.A., Director of the Scottish Marine Station. 



Mr li. J. Harvey Gibson, M. A., Demonstrator in Biology at University 



College, Liverpool. 

 Mr John Kattkay, M.A., B.Sc, Botanist to the Scottish Marine Station. 



On the Membership KoU at present there are — 

 11 Hon. Members, 

 14 Corresponding Members, 

 305 Ordinary Members, and 

 78 Associates. 



408 in all. 

 showing the Society to be in a very prosperous condition. 



Your Council, in conclusion, thank all who have aided them in 

 furthering the interests of the Society. 



WM. N. WALKER, President. 



PRANK W. YOUNG, ■> 

 J. MARTIN WHITE, 



?■ Hon. Secretaries. 



