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Besides these Sectional Meetings, the Committee have to 
thank the Rev. J. L. Beprorp for an Elementary Lecture on 
“Chemistry,” which they hope will be the commencement of 
other Lectures on Physical Science. 
The Committee look with satisfaction on the result of this 
last winter’s meetings of the different Sections. The quality of 
the Papers has been good, the attendance often more than 
could be expected, and the Members that were present seemed 
anxious to ask questions and to discuss the subjects brought 
under consideration. 
Your Committee cannot conclude this Report without ex- 
pressing their deep regret at the loss they have sustained in the 
death of one of their number, Mr. W. F. Ayrton, who has, 
from the very commencement of the Society, taken a lively and 
earnest interest in its welfare, contributing, by his knowledge 
and his keen appreciation of all that was beautiful in art and . 
nature, not a little to its general progress. His loss will be 
deeply felt by all those who had the happiness of knowing him 
in his intimate relations, and we, as a body, shall miss his 
kindly and genial presence amongst us. 
Your Committee trust that they have conducted the business 
of the Society so as to further its interests. For this purpose 
they have met 18 times to arrange lectures and excursions, and 
carry on the general business of the Society. Before giving 
up their office, they take this opportunity of thanking the Mem- 
bers of the Society for so cordially supporting them in all they 
have undertaken. 
