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advisable to alter its constitution, and by permission of the 

 Natural Science Society it was refounded as the " Photographic 

 Section " of that body. 



Since then Meetings have been held regularly throughout 

 the winter months, which have been well attended, and much 

 interest has been aroused in the subjects discussed. The 

 number of Members has also increased to sixty-three. 



The collection of Photographs exhibited at the last 

 Conversazione met with much commendation, both for their 

 artistic worth and their admirable execution. Prizes were 

 awarded as follows : — 



For Instantaneous Work, to Mr. F. T. Farrimond, 

 ,, Landscape Mrs. T. H. Hignett. 



„ Architecture Mr. F. Evans. 



„ Life Studies Mr. E. Pulling. 



,, Photographs of Scientific 

 interest, viz.. Photo- 

 micrographs Dr Stolterfoth. 



In addition to the more strictly technical Meetings, the 

 Section has been instrumental in arranging several Public 

 Lectures, illustrated by Photographic Lantern Slides, which 

 have afforded much pleasure to large audiences. In this 

 connection the Committee would desire especially to recognize 

 the kindness of Mr. G. E. Thompson, of Liverpool, whose 

 "Waterways of Holland," and "Italian Pictures," charmed 

 those fortunate enough to be present. 



Members are reminded that the Developing Room is now 

 open for their use, and is fairly well equipped with apparatus. 

 Also, that they have permission to photograph in Eaton 

 and Hawarden Parks upon production of their tickets of 

 Membership. The Committee tender their respectful thanks to 

 His Grace the Duke of WESXiiiNSXER, K.G.,and to Mr. W. H. 

 Gladstone for their kindness in this respect ; and also to the 

 former for his valuable gift of the Enlarging Apparatus now in 

 use by the Society. 



Hereto is annexed the Hon. Secretary's Statement, shewing 

 a satisfactory financial position. 



