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over well beaten tracks. It seems desirable that the committee 

 should exercise greater care in the choice of suitable places 

 and in making preparatory arrangements, in order that the 

 district or locality selected should be thoroughly explored. 

 Perhaps we might advantageously follow the example of 

 kindred societies, who, when a Field Meeting is fixed upon, 

 previously map out and issue a definite programme, each 

 section of natural history being placed under the guidance of 

 a specialist. Thus when the party arrives on the scene of 

 action, the various sections disperse on their several quests 

 with the understanding that all will meet at an appointed 

 rendezvous later on for the comparison of notes, etc. The 

 adoption of a course of this kind might lead to a better 

 attendance of members proficient in natural history, and thus 

 be an inducement to young naturalists to join the Society. 



In conclusion, I wish to thank our esteemed secretary, 

 Mr. Robson, for the courteous assistance he has at all times 

 rendered to me, and upon whose admirable press notices I 

 have had largely to rely in the preparation of this report. 

 And I also desire to express my appreciation of the kind 

 reception I have met with from the ladies and gentlemen who 

 have attended these meetings, the recollection of which will 

 render my year of office — to myself — always a pleasurable 

 memory. 



