SEHESSION 1889-90. 
Ath of October, 1889. 
ANNUAL MEETING. 
Major BownbEN, Vice-President, in the Chair. 
New Member.—Mr BR. M‘Glashan, of the Inland Revenue. Mr 
Robert Barbour (late secretary), was elected an honorary member 
in consideration of his services to the Society. 
Death of Dr Grierson.—The following resolution was passed : 
“This Society records its deep regret at the death of its ex- 
President, Dr Thomas Boyle Grierson, of Thornhill, and desires 
to express its sympathy with the surviving relatives on the great 
loss they have sustained, and its admiration of Dr Grierson’s 
personal character, scientific attainments, and wide philanthropy.” 
SECRETARY’S REPORT. 
The Secretary (Dr Edward J. Chinnock) then read the 
annual report. 
The membership of the Society now numbers 198 ordinary 
members, of whom 20 have been admitted during the session now 
closing. There are also 7 life members and 19 honorary members, 
making 224 in all on the roll. The Society has sustained a loss 
in the resignation of its Secretary, Mr Robert Barbour, in May. 
The vote of thanks passed by the Council for his indefatigable 
services doubtless expressed the unanimous feeling of all the 
members. 
Seven Winter Meetings and four Field Meetings have been 
held during the session. At the former 16 valuable papers were 
read, all showing laudable research, and some of very great in- 
terest. The papers read by Messrs Aitken, James Barbour, and 
