The local Museum has to a certain extent been re-arranged. 

 A large Insect Cabinet has been presented to the Society, in 

 which there is ample space for all local species, and contributions 

 are earnestly solicited. Many new and beautiful specimens have 

 been added. We are indebted for much good work to our 

 excellent Curator, Mr. R. Newstead, who will place before you 

 his report of what has been done and the various donations 

 we have received, for several of which we are indebted to 

 His Grace the Duke of Westminster, Mr. A. O. 

 Walker, Mr. Nixon, &c. 



A portrait of Charles Kingsley, by Mr. Walmsley Price, 

 was purchased by some of our Members and presented to the 

 Society, and is now in our Museum. 



The Library has been increased both by donations and 

 purchases, and is in good order, thanks to our Honorary 

 Librarian and to Mr. W. H. Okell. 



The Free Library of the City has also kindly placed at our 

 disposal for circulation some of the newer scientific works, which 

 are thus rendered available at a centre where they are fully 

 appreciated, as is shown by the number of applications made for 

 their use. 



Great activity has been shown in the Botanical Section, 

 which, under the new officers, seems likely to make good progress. 

 The Society's Herbarium is being carefully arranged and put in 

 order. The Botanical Garden in the Grosvenor Park is to be 

 laid out afresh, but owing to the very late spring, and the 

 continuance of snow and frost, this has been much delayed. A 

 change in the run of the paths has somewhat curtailed the ground, 

 but there is still sufficient space to display the principal orders, 

 and by means of annuals it is hoped to make the borders 

 attractive. 



Our Honorary Treasurer, Mr. Mills, will read you the 

 Balance Sheet of our Accounts, which the Committee trust will 

 be found satisfactory to the jMembers. 



