EEPOET OF THE COUNCIL 

 FOR THE YEAR 1886. 



The Council have the pleasure to present a brief Report of 

 tlie Proceedings of the Association during the past year. 



Lectures have been delivered at all the ordinary Meetings, 

 and on each occasion the attendance has been satisfactory. ladies 

 usually avail themselves of their privilege as Visitors by coming 

 in considerable numbers. 



The Treasurer's Accounts have been examineil liy two 

 Auditors, and the Balance at the close of the year was found 

 tn 1)0 £9. Is. 6d. 



There is also a balance of £25 due from Members as sub- 

 scriptions in arrear, which, though somewliat larger than usual, 

 will no doubt be received in due course. 



The number of i\Iemljers having been slightly reduced during 

 tlie year by removals from the neighbourhood, and other causes, it 

 is desirable that Members should at once invite such of their 

 friends, as take interest in Scientific pursuits, to join the 

 Association, and fill up the vacancies. 



