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JuLty 2np, 1887. 
An out-door meeting was held by the Canal side beyond Hythe. 
Over forty members and friends attended, being conveyed by 
carriages from Folkestone. 
Shortly after three o’ciock the Secretary read a paper on 
“ Buttercups,” after which a botavical ramble was conducted by 
Mr. Walton. 
Tea was provided in an adjoining field, and a very pleasant 
afternoon passed rapidly away. 
Copy of the Letter referred to on page 17. 
To raz Worsnrerun tae Mayor, and To THE Town Councu 
oF FOLKESTONE. 
The Museum, Jan. 22nd, 1887. 
Gentlemen,—The Committee of the Natural History Society. 
since 1870, in accordance with an agreement then made with the 
Town Council, have, as you are aware, had the Museum in High 
Street, under their charge. It has beeu their business to classify, 
arrange, and name the specimens; and in return for this they have 
been allowed the free use of the room for their meetings, and the- 
sum of ten pounds yearly for petty expenses and cleaning. Of the 
former privilege however they have for some time been unable to 
avail themselves, owing to the crowded condition of the room. 
It has given them very great pleasure during the last few years 
to notice the increased practical interest which the public generally, 
and the Town Council in particular, have taken in the Museum ; 
and they heartily congratulate the town through its representatives 
on the approaching completion of the new building on Grace Hill. 
The Committee wish now to renew their offer of properly super- 
intending the arrangement, classsification, and labelling of the 
“specimens on their removal during the ensuing summer, and to 
continue to do so as before, under conditions similar to those under 
the former agreement, viz :— 
1.—That the Committee of the Natural History Society be solely 
responsible for the arrangement and labelling of the specimens. 
2.—That the yearly grant of ten pounds for petty expenses be 
continued. 
8.—That in return, the free use of the Lecture Hall, adjoining 
the Museum be granted to the Society on the first Tuesday in each 
month, from October to June inclusive, for their own meetings. 
4.—That the Attendant be provided by the Town Council. 
