A.ISTIsrTJjfiLl-i REPORT 



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At a Special General Meeting of the Society held on the 

 nth of December last it was resolved that the Annual General 

 Meeting shall be held in June instead of October, so that this 

 report only relates to the time which has elapsed since October 

 last instead of for the whole year. 



It is with very deep regret that the Committee record the 

 death of Mr. Robert Glaisyer, who for many years acted as 

 Honorary Librarian and Curator of the Society. He became a 

 member of the Society on the 12th day of August, 1S58, and has 

 from that time taken an active interest in promoting its welfare. 

 Jle has from time to time prepared catalogues of the books in 

 the Library, and has always been most diligent and careful in 

 looking after the books and periodicals. He rendered most 

 efficient assistance in the arrangements for the Soirees, and has 

 in many other ways devoted much time and attention to the 

 affairs of the Society. 



The Committee have not yet succeeded in finding a suc- 

 cessor to Mr. Glaisyer in the offices of Hon. Librarian and 

 Curator, but hope to do so during the ensuing vacation. 



With a view to promoting the study of Natural History, 

 your Committee have offered prizes of three guineas and two 

 guineas to the Candidates presenting the two best Essays on- 

 " The main features of the Physiography of the Brighton District 

 together with a description of any rare Animals or Plants peculiar 



