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The third paper was "A Note on the Use of Lumiere Color 

 Plates in Nature Photography," and was dehvered jointly by 

 Messrs. F. M. Chapman and A. R. Dugmore. A number of 

 examples of the new color photographs were thrown on the 

 screen and explained by the speakers. The effects obtained 

 were beautiful in the extreme, and evoked much applause from 

 the audience. The colors of flowers and gaudy butterflies were 

 rendered with marvelous accuracy by these plates, which far 

 outclassed hand-colored sHdes, 



March 10, 1908. — Annual Meeting. The President in the 

 chair. Eighty-seven members and visitors present. 



The paper of the evening was entitled '^Hunting with the 

 Camera," by Mr. A. R. Dugmore, and showed many subjects 

 in nature to which the photographer may devote his energies. 

 Birds, large wild game, flowers, and landscapes were shown in a 

 large series of beautiful lantern slides. 



The report of the Treasurer, showing a balance on hand of 

 $1291.67, was read, and referred to an auditing committee to 

 be appointed by the President. The Chair named Mr. Dutcher 

 and Mr. Bowdish for this committee. 



The report of the Secretary was read, and ordered spread 

 upon the minutes, as follows: 



" The Secretary is pleased to report that during the past year the Society 

 has held the full quota of sixteen meetings. It is the first time since 1899 

 that one or more meetings have not been omitted for various reasons. 



There has been a total attendance of 514 persons (exclusive of one 

 public lecture), or an average of over 34 persons at each meeting. The 

 average of the previous year was slightly under 34, which was the highest 

 in the history of the Society. It was hardly hoped that this attendance 

 could be maintained, and it is therefore especially gratifying that the 

 average this year is fractionally higher. The greatest number present at 

 any one meeting was 101, which is the largest on record. 



The Secretary believes that the good attendance is partly due to the 

 fact that of the seventeen papers presented before the Society during the 

 year, eleven were illustrated by lantern slides, and, in the case of three 

 more, photographic prints were passed among the audience. These facts 

 go to show the place which photography is taking in scientific nature study 

 to-day. 



Eleven new members have been elected to resident membership during 

 the year, four have resigned, and one has been dropped for arrears in dues. 



The membership roll now stands: Resident, 109; Corresponding, 31; 

 Honorary, 2; a total of 142. 



