FORTY-NINTH ANNUAL REPORT. 
It is with pardonable pride that your Committee have to 
place on record that the past year has been the most successful 
in the annals of the Society. The membership, which now 
stands at nearly 1,200, has been materially increased since our 
last Annual General Meeting. The Summer Excursions, Field 
Meetings, and also the Lectures and Sectional Meetings held 
during the winter months all show a higher average of atten- 
dance than in any previous year. All this is in keeping with 
the present-day desire for an increased knowledge of the Scientific 
and Literary subjects which the Society seeks to promote, and 
it will be the desire of your Committee to uphold the traditions 
of this Society in seeking to continue and still further encourage 
this good work. 
The Kingsley Centenary, which was celebrated in the 
Museum on June 12th, reminded members of the personality of 
the revered founder of the Society whose work is still kept alive 
by the activities of the various sections. 
The privilege of holding the Annual Conversazione in the 
Town Hall, after an absence of five years, was much appreciated 
and the function was greatly enjoyed by all who were fortunate 
in being present. The new Bishop of the Diocese (the Right 
Rev. Luke Paget, D.D.) delivered on this occasion an inspiring 
address on Charles Kingsley’s Work, which had a stimulating 
effect on the members generally. 
The following is a list of the Field Meetings and Excursions 
held during the Summer Session :— 
EXCURSIONS AND FIELD MEETINGS. 
1919. 
May 24th—Gresford Woods. Leaders: THE PRESIDENT (Dr. H. Drinkwater. 
J.P., F.R.S.E., F.L.S.), Rev. ‘Rays Price, M.A., and Mr. 
G. P. MILN. ; 
