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destroyed by the Scots in 1323. We then retraced our steps 

 so far, but kept the south side of the Wansbeck till we reached 

 Morpeth, where we had tea at the Queen's Head Hotel, after 

 which we left by the train at 6. 11 p.m. 



It now remains for me to record what has been so important 

 a feature of our year's proceedings, namely, the series of Joint 

 Evening Meetings held in the Museum in conjunction with 

 the members of the Natural History Society. The following 

 are the dates of the meetings and the topics treated by 

 members and others : — 



On October 30th, 1900, Prof. Alex. Meek lectured "On the 

 Mysids of Cullercoats," accompanying his description with a 

 limelight display of living specimens. 



On November 27th, Mr. R. W. Ellison read "Notes on 

 Birds of the Solway," which he illustrated with specimens of 

 eggs. 



On January 29th, 1901, no meeting was held owing to the 

 death of the Queen. 



On February 26th, a highly interesting lecture was delivered 

 on "The Hawk Moths," by J. E. Robson, Esq., F.E.S. 



On March 26th, Mr. D. Rosie read " Entomological Notes 

 for 1900." 



On April 30th, Prof. Potter read Mr. J. W. Fawcett's notes 

 on "A Naturahst's Ramble in the upper reaches of the 

 Browney Valley," a paper which obtained the Hancock Essay 

 first prize. Mr. Rosie also read his essay " On a walk from 

 Hexham to Swallowship through Dipton Woods," to which 

 was awarded second prize. 



So valuable and varied a programme speaks for itself in 

 suggesting the importance of maintaining and supporting 

 these Joint Evening Meetings. I regret exceedingly that ill 

 health prevented me from being present at any of them. 



Having thus reviewed the Meetings of the past year, I have 

 now to thank you for the honour conferred by my election to 

 the office of President. On such an occasion as the present 



