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The following was the programme as actually carried 
out at the Monthly Meetings: 
1898. 
Oct. 20.—Annual General Meeting, and President's Inaugural Address : 
“Burton, Ancient and Modern.” 
Nov. 17.—‘' St. Modwen, Her Life, Tomb, and Shrine."’ H. A. Rye. 
Dec. 15.—'' The Origin of the Arts and Civilization of Classical Greece."’ 
H. T. Brown, L.L.D., &c. 
1899. 
Jan. 19.—‘‘Camera Studies of Flowers and Birds."’ Prof. J. W. Carr. 
Feb. 16.—'' The Land of Provence."’ W. Odling. 
Mch. 17.—‘' Derbyshire Dales.’’ C. O'Sullivan. 
April 20.—" British Song Birds." G. H. Storer. 
Election of President for Session 1899-1900. 
The best thanks of the Society are due to the gentle- 
men who contributed these papers. 
Several Excursions were proposed to take place during 
the Summer, but, from various causes, none were carried 
out. 
A Conversazione was held in the Town Hall on 
November 3, and must be considered one of the successes 
of the Session. A most interesting display of Objects of 
Archeological, Scientific, and general interest, were displayed 
in the large Hall, and, due to the kindness of His Worship 
The Mayor (F. Thompson, Esq.), the whole suite of rooms 
belonging to the Corporation was thrown open, whilst 
dancing took place in the Annexe. Unfortunately, it was 
not so well patronized by the general public as the Com- 
mittee had hoped, there consequently being a small loss of 
43 18s. od. 
The best thanks of the Society are due to those ladies 
and gentlemen who lent the many objects of interest which 
contributed so largely to the success of the evening. 
