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Feb. 26. — A Night with Longfellow. — Readings by several Members. 



Mar. 4. — Mr. Wm. Jardine. — The History of the Netherby Estate. 



Mar. 11. — Dr. Hunt. — John Brown. 



Mar. 18. — Rev. P. Carruthers. — Life of Sir Jas. Graham. 



Mar. 25. — Discussion : Ought Women to be encouraged to enter the 



Learned Professions. 

 April 1. — Tea Meeting and Business of the Society, Election of Officers, &c. 

 April 4.— J. G. GooDCHiLD, Esq., F.G.S., F.Z.S.— Monkeys. 



During the past year there has been a further decrease in mem- 

 bership, the number now being forty-three, a decrease of fifteen 

 from last year. The receipts for the year, including a balance of 

 7/1 brought from last year, amounted to ;^6 os. iid.; expenditure, 

 j[,6 IDS. 9d.; leaving a deficit of 9/10. 



During the summer of 1883, Excursions were held under the 

 auspices of the Society to Penton, and to Melrose, both of which 

 were thoroughly enjoyed by those members who took part in 

 them. 



The Winter Programme was of a very instructive and interesting 

 character, the only matter of regret being the small attendance at 

 the Public Lectures. The interest in the Ordinary Meetings was 

 well sustained, and the attendance of members was fairly good. 



On the evening of December 27th, in addition to the Musical 

 Entertainment provided in the programme, a tea was given by the 

 lady members, that evening being the occasion of the President — 

 the Rev. Joseph Wallace — taking leave of the Society, on his 

 preferment to the living of Hayton. 



Another Tea Meeting was held at the close of the Session, 

 after which a Musical Entertainment was given, and the following 

 Officers elected : President — Rev. J. R. Gibson. Vice-Presidents 

 — R. A. Allison, Esq., m.a.; Rev. P. Carruthers; Mr. S. F. 

 Mc.Lachlan, m.b.; Wm. Easton Robertson, Esq. Treasurer and 

 Secretary — Mr. John Wilson. Committee — Mr. Isaac Rigg, Mr. 

 A. P. Wilkie, Mr. Wm. Little, Rev. Wm. Lytteil, Mr. A. Tweddle, 

 Mr. Wm. Jardine, Dr. Hunt, and Mr. Wm. Kilgour. Delegates — 

 Dr. Mc.Lachlan and Mr. John Wilson. 



