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slight alterations they were, at a special meeting held on the 

 22nd October last, adopted as the Society's Bye-laws. 



The Annual Exhibition was held on the i6th and 17th 

 April, and was undoubtedly the most successful of the many 

 exhibitions that have been given by the Society. The 

 exhibits were more numerous and interesting, the attendance 

 was larger than usual, and the number of tickets purchased 

 was in excess of the two previous years. This, however, 

 owing to the increased expense of hiring the rooms, etc., 

 was not sufficient to defray all expenses, but the deficit was 

 met by the Council and some few friends. The Society's 

 contribution, as will be seen by reference to the Balance 

 Sheet, was comparatively small. 



The Annual Dinner was held on the 12th January at 

 the Bridge House Hotel ; and those members who were 

 present need not be reminded of the pleasant evening that 

 was spent ; the thanks of members being especially due to 

 those who so ably assisted the Dinner Committee in carrying 

 out the necessary musical arrangements. 



In conclusion, the Council wish to impress on members 

 that although the falling off in membership is so small, it will 

 not be wise to disregard' it. The Society ought not to be 

 allowed to stand still nor go back ; and it is earnestly hoped 

 that members will recognise the full importance of this and 

 exert themselves to bring in new and useful members, and 

 by reading papers and making exhibits, render the meetings 

 so attractive that we may not only sustain our present 

 position, but go forward, both as regards membership and the 

 scientific value of the meetings. 



H. VV. BARKER, 



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