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An exhibit of "Radium'" by Mr. J. E. Stead, F.R.S., proved 

 of great interest to all present. 



The next meeting was held in the Literary and Philosophical 

 Society's Hall, on March 16th, from 7 to 9-30, when a very 

 fine series of slides was exhibited by Mr. R. Barnes, of 

 Harrogate (formerly Head Gardener at Saltburn Pleasure 

 Gardens, and well known to many of the members). The 

 meeting was well attended, there being upwards of 25 members 

 and friends present, and the meeting was one of the most 

 successful of its kind held by the Club. The slides, which 

 had all been prepared by Mr. Barnes himself, were exceedingly 

 fine, not only as illustrating fully the development of Mosses 

 and Ferns, but also to microscopists as examples of very skilful 

 workmanship. Mr. Barnes explained the various slides to those 

 present, and as we only saw a portion of his extensive series 

 of slides, I hope to arrange for a further exhibition by him at 

 some future winter meeting. 



The best thanks of the Club are due to Mr. Barnes for 

 kindly coming over from Harrogate and providing material for 

 one of the most successful meetings held during the winter 

 session. The Club were also indebted to Messrs. Simpson, 

 Punch, Hodges, and others for assistance in arranging the 

 slides, and also to the following for the loan of microscopes : — 

 Mrs. C. Hood and Messrs. J. E. Stead, J. J. Burton, Thos. 

 Brown, J. W. R. Punch, R. Barnes, J. W. B. Wright, J. Percy 

 Hodges, M. L. Thompson, T. F. Ward, and H. Simpson. 



As hitherto, the Lectures have been given voluntarily, the 

 out-of-pocket expenses being paid by the Club, fees for lanterns, 

 and the expenses in connection with printing and postages. 



I should be glad to hear from any member who would work 

 the Lantern for us, and save cost in this direction, which 

 might be devoted towards holding one or two more winter 

 meetings. 



I should also be obliged to hear from members w T ho are 

 willing to contribute papers or arrange meetings for the new 

 Winter Session as soon as possible, as it would be a great 

 advantage to have the dates fixed at the beginning of the 

 season. 



Committee Meetings. —During the year ei^ht Committee 

 meetings have been held, with, an average attendace of six. 



