On the gth October, the Annual Cryptogamic Meeting 

 had the usual kind guidance of Dr. Spurrel). On this 

 occasion the members were joined by a contingent of the 

 Croydon and Erith and Belvedere Societies. The attend- 

 ance was larger than usual, those present numbering about 

 25. After visiting the interesting ruins of the old abbey at 

 Abbey Wood, they went through the wood, and although not 

 so many species of fungi as usual were found, it is worthy of 

 note that one of our members gathered a fully developed 

 blossom of the wood anemone (A nemerosa), which usually 

 flowers in April. 



The members will hear with great regret that Mr. Hain- 

 worth, who has held the position of one of the Honorary 

 Secretaries for ten years, finding that he is unable to devote 

 sufficient time to the duties of that post, has given in his 

 resignation ; but the Council still hope to have his valuable 

 advice and co-operation as one of their members. The Council 

 feel that in making this announcement it is impossible for 

 them to express how much the Society owes to him for his 

 unfailing services during his long term of office. 



They are happy to state that Mr. J. Morris Stone has 

 consented to be put in nomination as one of the Honorary 

 Secretaries, and they must cordially recommend him to the 

 notice of the members, feeling that by his scientific qualifi- 

 cations he is admirably fitted for the office. 



The Library has been extensively made use of during 

 the past year, and the Council hope that additions to it by 

 the members will render it still more valuable. 



In conclusion, the Council earnestly request the members 

 to introduce additions to their number, and would again call 

 special attention to the amount outstanding for unpaid sub- 

 scriptions. It is absolutely essential to the success of the 

 Society that subscriptions should be paid when due ; much 

 unnecessary trouble would thereby be saved to our 

 Honorary Secretaries, and the present and future prosperity 

 of the Society greatly enhanced. 



