The Natural History Collection has been steadily 

 growing under the fostering care of our admirable Curator, 

 Mr. Newstead. Unfortunately, the limited space at our 

 disposal is a hindrance to the Members fully realizing the work 

 that has been done. It is to be hoped that the Management 

 Committee of the Building will shortly see its way to give us a 

 larger and more convenient room. The Curator's Report, 

 which is certain to be interesting, will give detailed accounts 

 of the actual work done and a list of the specimens received. 



The Library has been re-catalogued and the Books 

 placed in order. We possess many valuable Pamphlets, which 

 have been arranged and bound. We have also received a 

 valuable present from Mr. Ballard in "The Journal of 

 Chemical Industry " from its commencement ; this will be 

 useful as a book of reference. 



The Treasurer's Financial Statement shews a considerable 

 balance against the Society. This has arisen partly from 

 necessary expenditure in the Natural History Museum, by 

 providing for the mounting and better display of the specimens ; 

 also in the Library, by having had a large number of books 

 bound and providing additional shelving. The greater part of 

 the expenditure under these, headings is exceptional, and will 

 not be likely to recur again. The more frequent sending of 

 Notices to the Members during the past winter has also 

 considerably increased the amounts for printing, postages, &c. 

 On the other hand, it is gratifying to note that the amount 

 received for Members' Subscriptions is a little larger than in 

 any previous year since the foundation of the Society. 



The Accounts of the Kingsley Memorial Fund will be 

 placed before you by the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. E. J. 

 Baillie. 



The special work of the Society may be set forth under 

 the following heads : — 



Excursions ' Sectional Meetings 



Field Meetings Conversazione 



General Meetings Prizes 



