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for the successful prosecution of this branch of natural science, 

 and we congratulate the Club on the prospect of a revival of 

 interest in the subject. 



S. A. Stewart. 



William Swanston." 



"We have examined the only set of drawings submitted in 

 competition for the Vice-President's prize ; these, in our opinion, 

 are not strictly in accordance with the conditions of competition 

 as to uniformity of size, &c. The object of the prize was more 

 especially the illustration of such monuments of antiquity as were 

 liable to removal or destruction, and could not be preserved in the 

 Museums of public or private collectors. We, however, consider 

 the drawings painstaking and meritorious, and we recommend that 

 the prize be awarded to the author, Miss Carruthers. 



William Gray. 

 F. W. Lockwood." 



The Committee, acting upon the recommendations of the judges, 

 have awarded the prize for the best collection of Marine Shells to 

 Mr. Thomas Workman, and to Miss Carruthers Mr. William Gray's 

 special prize, for the best six coloured sketches of antiquarian 

 subjects. 



During the Summer Session several special prizes, to be 

 competed for at the excursions, were offered by various members 

 of the Club. To these gentlemen the Committee return their best 

 thanks, and express the hope that, during the ensuing Summer, 

 other members will continue this class of prizes, which adds so 

 much to the interest of the excursions, and tends to inculcate those 

 habits of observation which are so essential to all real naturalists. 



The Committee, after a careful consideration of the subject, and 

 acting on the suggestions of a number of the members, have 

 thought it advisable to defer the Conversazione till the opening of 

 the Winter Session, which time, they hope, will better suit the 

 convenience of the members generally. 



In conclusion, the Committee would impress upon the members 

 the duty of using their best endeavours to increase the member- 



