been accomplished with funds which are derived from sub- 

 scriptions, entrance fees, and donations of members. Your 

 Council, however, desire to thankfully acknowledge the con- 

 sideration which has been shown the Society by the Pharmacy 

 Board, in one of Avhose rooms the meetings are generally held. 



During the year there have been 14 council and 11 ordinary 

 meetings, and it is satisfactory to be able to report that the latter 

 have been well attended, and much interest is taken in the 

 proceedings. 



The Field Naturalists' section have continued the practice 

 of making excursions into the country whenever convenient 

 opportunities present themselves, and the accounts of these 

 explorations, and of the collections made and natural objects 

 noted, have been as interesting as during previous years. Many 

 of the specimens thus obtained have been carefully prepared and 

 submitted for inspection at the ordinary meetings. 



During the year 17 names have been added to the List 

 of Members and 2 to that of the Associates, and there have 

 been 3 resignations. Many valuable donations have been 

 received from other societies and public institutions, and some 

 have come to hand from members and well-wishers of the 

 Society. 



The Council have to record with deep regret the deaths of 

 Dr. Vereker-Bindon and Mr. R. St. J. King. 



The condition of the finances on 30th June is shown by 

 the Treasurer's Statement. Other information relating to the 

 business of the Society is given in detail in the Appendices 

 attached hereto. 



On the motion of Mr. L. A. Beknays, C.M.G., seconded by 

 Me. J. Shirley, B.Sc, the Report was adopted. 



The Treasurer's Statement was read by the Honorary 

 Treasurer (Mr. G. Watkins) — who moved the adoption thereof, 

 which was seconded by Mr. F. M. Bailey, F.L.S., and carried,, 

 as follows : — 



