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Taking as her subject the ‘‘ Romance of Starland,” the lecturer described in a 
general and very interesting manner a variety of matters connected with 
astronomical work. The lecture was illustrated by a large number of particu- 
larly fine slides. 
On December 10th the Secretary of the Section delivered a Lecture on 
“The Rainbow.’ The aim of the lecture was to trace the growth of rainbow- 
lore in literature and in science, with a view to illustrating the relations and 
contrasts between poetic and scientific truth. The scientific part of the lecture 
was illustrated by experiments. 
The third Lecture was given by Mr. Edward Froude, of the City and County 
School, the subject being ‘‘ The Spectroscope in Astronomy.’’ By experimental 
demonstrations the optical principles embodied in the spectroscope were 
explained, as were also the applications of the instrument in determining the 
composition and motion of the heavenly bodies. 
ARTS AND CRAFTS SECTION. 
' Owing to the uncertainty of the circumstances created by the declaration of 
war in August last the Exhibition of Pictures and Decorative Art which was 
to be opened on October 13th, 1914, was reluctantly postponed; but few steps 
can be taken to revive interest in Art matters until the conclusion of the war. 
The Section is greatly indebted to Mr. Alfred Ayrton for his Lecture in 
February last upon ‘‘ Francis Nicholson (one of the founders of the Old Water 
Colour Society), his life and work,”’ and also for the opportunity thus afforded 
to the members of seeing the work of this distinguished Artist. The collection 
in the Art Gallery of the Artist’s Water Colours was of great interest to all 
Members of the Society. The Exhibition was open for a month. 
KINGSLEY MEMORIAL PRIZES 
Are offered under the following conditions: 
CLASS I. 
TO ANY RESIDENT IN THE SOCIETY’S DISTRICT:—A Prize not ex~ 
ceeding TEN POUNDS for the best collection of Objects or Essays, or 
Notes of Observations, or Photographs illustrating the Natural Science 
of the Society’s District. 
All Collections must be made in Cheshire and North Wales, or the Seas 
adjoining thereto, by the Competitors. 
Collections, or Essays, or Notes, must be sent to the General Secretary 
on or before September Ist, and the awards will be made at the Conversazione 
next succeeding. 
The Committee have the option of retaining successful Collections, etc., for 
the Society. 
Prizes and Certificates for Nature Study. 
CLASS I. 
Mr, J. Eve Williams and Mrs. George Churton Prize Funds. 
The Lists of Subjects for this year for Competition by the Juniors having 
“already been distributed to the Secondary and Public Elementary Schools in the 
Society’ s District, it is thought unnecessary to reprint the lists in the Annual 
Report. Copies may be obtained on application to the Hon. Secretary, or at 
the Grosvenor Museum. 
LAST YEAR JUNIOR PRIZES AND CERTIFICATES 
were distributed in accordance with the Adjudicators’ List of Awards approved 
by the Committee, copies of which were sent to the competitors /see Financial 
Statement, page 13). 
