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a paper was read by Rev. T. R. R. Stabbing-, F.R.S., on 'The 

 Livingf Subterranean Fauna of Great Britain and Ireland.' At 

 the second meeting some discussion took place on the value 

 of the Conference of Delegates to local Societies, and it was 

 felt that more mig"ht be done to co-ordinate the work of the 

 various societies. It is likel)' that the whole matter will be 

 carefully considered in Bradford next year, when it is desirable 

 that some scheme should be formulated for the future carrjnng- 

 on of the Conference. 



The Secretariate. — The Union has been indebted during 

 the year for assistance rendered to the Hon. Secretary by various 

 members, viz.: — Messrs. J. Farrah, A. H. Pawson, J.Waddington, 

 T. Sheppard, Rev. J. Hawell, E. G. Bayford, W. E. Brady, and 

 more particularly by Mr. Edwin Hawkesworth, and your Execu- 

 tive have pleasure in announcing that Mr. Hawkesworth has — 

 at their request — consented to be put in nomination as joint 

 Hon. Secretary with Mr. Roebuck for the ensuing- year. 



The Presidency. — Your Executive have much satisfaction 

 in announcing that the Presidency for the closing- year of the 

 century has been accepted by Mr. George T. Porritt, F.L. S., of 

 Huddersfield, who is not only one of the oldest and most valued 

 members of the Union, but one of the foremost entomologists of 

 Britain. 



In conclusion, your Executive have to express their thanks 

 to Mr. William West, whose tenure of the presidential chair has 

 so largely contributed to the advantage of the Union during the 

 year. 



