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spending money when there were such heavy disbursements 
for gas-fitting, painting, cleaning, moving, &c. We are happy, 
however, to say, that we have now on hand a Case which we 
hope will be a model for many similar ones to be filled by a 
local flora and fauna. 
During the past year, through the liberality and kindness 
of the late Miss Potrs, our Society has come into possession of 
a most valuable geological and botanical collection. This col- 
lection was the result of a long life of scientific pursuits, and 
when properly arranged and labelled, will be a valuable addition 
to our present collection. In addition to this, our Society have 
to thank Dr. Morrat (of Hawarden), the Rev. J. L. Darsy, 
and W. M. Weaver, Esa., for several valuable contributions to 
the Museum. 
We regret that nothing has as yet been done towards the 
formation of a regular Library. The Committee, however, have 
to thank the Representatives of the late Miss Ports, as well as 
Carr. Henry Ports, for a valuable collection of Scientific Works, 
a list of which is herewith given; also those persons who have 
kindly presented books to the Society, and especially those 
Members who so liberally came forward with the offer of the 
loan of Scientific Works for the use of Members who were 
prosecuting particular branches of Science. 
We have kept up, during the past year, friendly relations 
with Tue Lrverroot Naturauists’ Fretp Crus, and have often 
joined each other’s excursions. Tae Wrexnam Society, which 
is affiliated to ours, is prospering, and when our excursions lead 
us in their direction, we are sure to be joined by many of their 
Members. 
‘To come now to the more immediate work of the Society. 
We will, for the sake of convenience, consider it under the three 
heads-— 
1. Tue Excursions during the summer months; 
2. Tne GENERAL LECTURES ; 
3. Tue Secrionat MEETINGs. 
