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The interest in the work of the Society is evidenced by the 

 satisfactory attendances at the usual monthly meetings. The 

 papers submitted were well up to the usual standard, and the 

 subjects dealt with covered a wide field of research. 



The attendances at the Council meetings were as follow: — 

 Professor Ewart, 9; Professor Skeats, 9; Dr. Summers, 9; Mr. 

 Richardson, 9; Mr. Kershaw, 9; Dr. Baldwin, 8; Mr. Wise- 

 would, 8; Mr. Chapman, 8; Mr. Shephard, 7; Mr. Dunn, 7; 

 Professor Agar, 5; Professor Osborne, 5; Dr. Green, 5; Pro- 

 fessor Laby, 3; *Mr. Hartnell, 3; Mr. Picken, 3; *Mr. Herman^ 

 2; Mr. Kenyon, 2. 



Owing to serious illness, Mr. Hartnell, who has occupied 

 the position of Hon. Treasurer continuously for the past thir- 

 teen years, was compelled to relinquish the duties of the posi- 

 tion, which Mr. Shephard kindly undertook to carry on for the 

 remainder of the year. Mr. Hartnell has taken a very keen 

 interest in the work of the Society, and carried out the duties 

 of Treasurer in a particularly conscientious manner. His re- 

 signation was received with great regret, and the Councirs 

 appreciation of his valued services has been placed on record. 



The Librarian reports that 1463 volumes and parts were 

 added to the Library during the year. The work of revising 

 the card catalogue has been continued, and by a re-arrange- 

 ment of the books on the shelves an appreciable amount of 

 space has been gained. It is to be regretted that want of 

 funds will not allow of much necessary binding. 



Volume XXXHL of the Proceedings was issued on the 

 9th May, and Part L of Volume XXXIV. on the 31st 

 October. Part II. of the same Volume is now well advanced, 

 and should be available for issue at an early date. 



During the year the delivery of short popular lectures on 

 subjects of general interest was continued. These were given 

 by Professor W. E. Agar, Professor Orme Masson, and Messrs. 

 J. Cronin, F. Chapman, and J. A. Smith, and were well attended. 



* Absent on leave and througfh illness. 



