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1907. 
Feb. 21st—‘‘ Holiday Reminiscences ’’— 
Mr. F. W. LonesotromM, F.R.A.S. 
Illustrated by a series of Photographic Pictures. 
Mar. 1st—Exhibition of The Affiliation of Photographic Societies’ 1906 
Prize Lantern Slides. 
», 14th—“ Recent Advancements in Photography ”— 
Mr. Harry WADE (on behalf of Messrs. Wellington & Ward). 
Illustrated by Lantern Slides. 
LITERATURE. 
1906. 
Noy. 22nd—“ Spanish Contemporaries of Shakespeare ”’— 
Mr, JAMES M. GRAHAM. 
1907. 
Feb: 14th—‘ Some Aspects of Wit and Humour ”— 
Mr. A. E. Lovett, M.A. 
ASTRONOMICAL. 
1906. 
Dec. 13th—‘‘ Astronomy as a Hobby’’—Mr. R. C. JOHNSON, F.R.A.S. 
(Hon. Secretary of Liverpool Astronomical Society). 
An increasing interest is shewn by members in these 
Lectures and Sectional Meetings; and, good as the average 
attendances are, your Committee believe that these would 
be still better if the Lecture Theatre was capable of seat- 
ing greater numbers. 
The Conversazione was a most successful function in 
every way. There was a more numerous display of Micro- 
scopic exhibits than has been the case in recent years; 
whilst Mr. Thompson’s exhibit of Fungi was exceptionally 
complete, and excited great interest and admiration. A 
new and pleasing feature was an excellent exhibit of Pic- 
tures, chiefly Watercolours, organized by the President. 
The total membership of the Society at present stands 
at 1,072, made up as follows :— 
Honorary Members .. wy ie 29 
Corresponding ,, * oe dy 27 
Ordinary 2 Af, wa Sew OE 
Junior ‘ ae <i aie 52 
Total .. a * a Ors 


Since the introduction of the new rule admitting 
Junior Members, not less than fifty-two have been en- 
rolled. The increase, it is satisfactory to notice, has been 
