actively supported it by reading papers on scientific 

 subjects and taking part in discussions. 



In concluding their Report, your Committee beg to 

 request the Members to endeavour, not only to promote 

 tke prosperity of the Society by bringing its merits to the 

 notice of their friends, and by contributing or lending 

 duplicate copies of works on Natural History, but also to 

 read papers during the ensuing year. 



