of the results of tlie labours of others in their inquiries 

 into Spenser's connection with the vicinity of Burnley, 

 the paper was enriched by much original matter, the 

 fruit of Mr. Abram's own researches, and then 

 formally made known for the first time. Your Com- 

 mittee are happy to embody in this volume an extended 

 report of the lecture. 



The labours of Mr. Tattersall J, Wilkinson in 

 archeeological science, should not pass unnoticed. His 

 persevering and successful examination of the ancient 

 remains which lie so thickly scattered on the moor- 

 lands of Extwistle and the neighbourhood, has resulted 

 in directing greater attention to the subject of pre- 

 historic memorials. In consideration of his useful 

 investigations in this department, the members elected 

 him an Honorary Member of the Club. The Com- 

 mittee hope to be able to assist in plans for further 

 explorations in such places as are likely to yield 

 advantageous results. 



The financial position of the Society shews further 

 improvement. For the first time in many years, there 

 is a balance of funds to the credit of the Club. The 

 Annual Statement of Accounts will be found herein. 



The use of the Council Chamber continues to be 

 accorded : and your Committee again put on record 

 their recognition of the kindness which prompts the 

 Mayor and Corporation in permitting the members to 

 hold their meetings in that room. 



In conclusion, the Committee express the hope 

 that salutary results may continue to attend the 

 Society's career, and that it may serve in a more 

 thorough and extended manner to compass the objects 

 for which it was founded. 



