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Of the excursions arranged for the Summer months, three 
were carried out successfully, the fourth to Cannock Chase, 
under the leadership of Mr. J. E. Nowers, falling through on 
account, no doubt, of the unfavourable character of the weather 
at the time. The first to Rolleston, on May rgth, was in con- 
junction with the North Staffordshire Naturalists’ Field Club, 
under the leadership of Messrs. Wells-Bladen, and J. G. Wells. 
It attracted a large number of members both of the North 
Stafford and our own Society, and passed off very satisfactorily. 
On the occasion of this excursion, Dr. Mason threw open to 
the members ot both Societies who were present, his magnifi- 
cent private museum, and the opportunity thus kindly given 
was greatly appreciated. The second was to Croxden Abbey, 
on June 23rd, under Mr. R. Moxon, and attracted a fair attend- 
ance, though not nearly so large as its attractions deserved, 
increased as they were by the paper read by Mr. Moxon, on 
the history of the abbey. The third to Kenilworth and Guy's 
Cliff, under the leadership of Mr. W. G. Fretton, F.S.A., 
was also a success, and the thanks of the Society are deser- 
vedly due to Mr. Fretton for the time and trouble he took 
over this, the third excursion of this Society that he has 
been connected with. 
The Botanical Section has had a very prosperous session, 
having increased its membership and carried out a successful 
programme during the Winter. The Photographic Section has 
also been active, as its report will shew. 
Owing to unavoidable causes, the publication of the Report 
and Transactions for 1892-3 has not yet been completed, 
but your Committee hope that copies will be despatched to 
members in a few days. 
Your Committee ventured again on the experiment of a 
Popular Lecture last Winter, and this was a splendid success 
in every way. Mr. E. Whymper, F.R.G.S., was secured to 
’ on March 
ist, and it attracted a large audience of 376, and resulted in 
deliver his lecture on ‘‘ 20,000 feet above the Sea,’ 
