COUNCIL'S REPORT, 1892. 



THE past year has been an important one in the history of 

 the Society, owing to the number of short papers that 

 have been read, and the Council note with considerable 

 satisfaction that the majority of members exhibiting speci- 

 mens have accompanied them with notes, which are always of 

 great interest, and often of considerable value. 



It is to be hoped that during 1893 this practice will increase, 

 as it adds much to the importance of the exhibit, and greatly 

 assists the Secretaries of the Society in preparing the reports 

 for the Magazines, and also the yearly Abstract of Pro- 

 ceedings. 



The Council think that the scientific work done during 

 the year shows that the Society is not standing still, but 

 continues steadily to advance. 



As regards membership, in the Report for 1891 this stood 

 at two hundred and twenty-nine. During the past year 

 twelve members were elected, nine resigned, and the names 

 of twelve have been removed from the list. We have also 

 lost three members by death, viz. : Messrs. Stainton, Bouttell, 

 and Vaughan. The Society greatly deplores the loss of all 

 these three gentlemen, but more particularly that of Mr. 

 Stainton, who in the very early history of the Society largely 

 contributed to its success, and who, by the Bye- Laws passed 

 in 1 89 1, was elected an Honorary Member. Although Mr. 

 Stainton did not of late years take an active personal interest 

 in the Society, he was ever willing to help members with 

 advice and assistance in the study of the Lepidoptera. 



Twenty-six meetings have been held during the year, and 

 the attendance has been above the average of preceding 

 years. 



The Society's financial position, as will be seen from the 

 Treasurer's statement, is highly satisfactory. 



It is with regret that the Council find that Mr, Step is 



