The number of members who have joined the Society 

 during this the first year of its existence is 74 ; and it 

 is to be hoped that this number will be increased, as its 

 objects are more generally understood and appreciated. 



The financial state of the Society is satisfactory, 

 showing a balance in the hands of the Treasurer of 

 £13 4s. 4d. The outlay for Printing and other inci- 

 dental expenses, has been heavier than it is likely to 

 prove in future years; when we hope to be able to 

 devote a larger sum to the purchase of books, especially 

 those of a standard character. 



Several Journals, devoted to Natural History, are 

 taken in, and placed upon the table at the Society's 

 Room at the Athenaeum, from ten till four daily ; and 

 members desiring to peruse them at their own homes, 

 may obtain the works after the first month, on appli- 

 cation to the librarian. 



Several interesting Papers have been communicated 

 at the usual meetings of the Society, (which have been 

 regularly held on the second Thursday in each month,) 

 and many valuable Zoological, Geological, Botanical, and 

 Microscopical specimens exhibited on these occasions. 



