xiv. 
1891. 
Jan. 19—Rev. R.«M. Mc.CitumpHa.—‘‘ The Tyranny of Fashion.” 
Feb. 2—Tnomas Smiru, Esq-—‘‘ Thomas Hood.” 
Feb. 16—Lertcestrr CoLuier, Esq.—‘‘ Venice and the Lagoon Islands.” 
Mar. 16—Rev. G. Crrewpson—‘‘ The Coniston Series of Rocks.” 
Mar. 30—Rev. 8. R. Crockrerr—‘‘ Siberia.” 
Apr. 6—AnnuaL MEETING. 
LECTURES. 
1890. 
Nov. 38—Miss H. M. Wooitry—‘‘Shakspere’s Philosophy of Joy and 
Pain” 
Nov. 17—Rev. J. N. Hoarz, M.A.—“‘ Astronomy.” 
Dec. 1—Rev. Arruur Mate—‘‘Through the Wild -Kyber Pass.” 
Thrilling experiences among the Soldiers and Sepoys in 
the Afghan War. 
Dec. 15--Rev. H. D. Rawwnsiry, M.A.—‘‘The Inhabitants of the Bass 
Rock, past, and present.” 
1891. 
Course of Six University Extension Lectures, by Rev. W. Hupson Suaw, 
M.A. :— 
Jan. 12—‘‘ The Early History of Florence.” 
Jan. 26—‘‘ Dante.” 
Feb. 9—‘‘The Golden Age of Florence.” 
Feb. 23—‘‘The Medici and the Renaissance.” 
Mar. 9—‘‘Savonarola.” 
Mar. 23—‘‘The Fall of the Republic.” ‘‘ Machiavelli— Michelangelo.” 
Commi1Ter’s Report.—Your Committee have pleasure in 
reporting that the interest taken in the work of the Society, both 
by members and by the public, has not suffered any diminution 
during the past Session. The attendance at ordinary meetings 
and lectures has been much the same as in former years, while 
there has been a slight increase in the numbers attending the 
University Extension Course. The programme consisted of eleven 
ordinary meetings and ten public lectures, including the University 
Extension Course. All engagements were met, with one exception, 
and on that occasion Mr. J. F. Curwen, of Kendal, kindly filled up 
the vacancy. 
Application has been made to the County Council for a grant in 
aid of the educational work done by the Society. 
