On 25th October there was held a special pocket-box 

 exhibition, when twenty-one boxes were shown. There was 

 not such a large attendance as would have been desired, which 

 may be attributed to the semi-private character of the meeting, 

 but the exhibits were very good, and the meeting was, let us hope, 

 the forerunner of many others of a more extensive character. 



Our library continues in a very satisfactory condition, and 

 we are all indebted to the gentleman who has so ably filled the 

 post of hon. librarian. The following additions have been made 

 to it during the course of the year : — 



By Mr. BlLLUPS, " Catalogue of British Coleoptera " (Dr. Sharp). 

 „ „ " Life of a Scotch Naturalist." 



„ Step " Guide to Wimbledon, Putney and Barnes " 



„ Newman," Entomologist for 1883." 

 "Zoologist for 1883." 

 By purchase : — 



" The Entomologists' Monthly Magazine," 1883. 

 "Science Gossip," 1883. 

 We beg to acknowledge the following reports, &c, from 

 the respective Societies, with thanks : — 



Lewisham and Blackheath Scientific Society. 

 Lambeth Field Club and Scientific Society. 

 Also three reports of the " Local Scientific Societies Com- 

 mittee," from the British Association. 



Part 7 of the Transactions of the Essex Field Club. 

 The library contains 148 volumes, many being of great 

 rarity and usefulness, and well worthy of your careful perusal. 



The collection is steadily increasing, and the present con- 

 dition of the cabinet reflects great credit on the hon. Curator, 

 Mr. West, who has been unceasing in his attention to it. 



The thanks of the Society are due to the following gentlemen 



