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rendered necessary by the rules of the Royal Society, which 

 require reports of Sections to be furnished on or before the 15th 

 September in each year. This action was confirmed at the next 

 general meeting, and the date of the annual meeting was fixed 

 for the second Tuesday in September. 



A " systematic scrutiny of the sky, for new and temporary 

 stars," has been instituted, and our members may now feel that 

 they are colaborating with astronomers the world over. A large 

 chart embracing part of the Milky Way has been carefully com- 

 piled by Mr. Sells and subdivided into 33 sections, which have 

 been allotted to members willing to keep a watch u|3on a small 

 portion of the sky represented in the chart supplied to them, and 

 to report any change or unusual appearance they may notice to 

 the Government Astronomer. 



The objects of the Section as set forth in Rule 2, viz., " The 

 cultivation of a knowledge of the science of astronomy, and the 

 encouragement of a popular interest in the same," are, we believe, 

 being effectually carried out. The monthly publication of astro- 

 nomical notes and their regular distribution to all members has 

 helped very much to sustain public interest in our work. 



Adopted at meeting held 12th September, 1893. 



Charles Toud, President. 



W. E. Cheesmax, Secretary and Hon. Treasurer. 



