PRESIDENT^ NOTE 



In this edition of the Society's publication I think it proper to 

 express thanks and appreciation on behalf of the Society as a whole to 

 various groups and individuals whose devotion contributes so much to 

 the standing and usefulness of the Society in the district. 



Two or three members make constant excursions to ensure the 

 splendid exhibition of wild flowers and plants which attract so much 

 attention in the Public Library, and these and many other members 

 helped in the exhibition at the Flower Show. 



At the request of the Borough, the bird collection in the Museum 

 was re-organised and now offers something of considerable interest and 

 value as a local exhibit. 



Various members are not infrequently consulted in their specialist 

 fields and a worth-while article on local Natural History reproduced by 

 permission in this journal, was contributed to the Mayor's book on 

 Folkestone Past and Present. Individual sections have had the enormous 

 benefit of enthusiastic leadership. The series of press articles on Walks 

 in the District, although contributed in a private capacity, have been 

 of benefit to the Society and furthered its objects. Many members 

 have spent a good deal of time in committee, and it is hoped that under 

 the new arrangement many more will respond to the opportunity to 

 serve in a capacity congenial to them. 



The Society has a proud record of enlightened and unselfish service 

 to bring before others who contemplate membership. May this be a 

 record year for new enrolments, crowned by a memorable Conference 

 at Easter. 



GENERAL NOTES 



The past season was a busy one for the Society. 



There was a slight fall in membership, due to several causes, chiefly 

 the resignations owing to age and infirmity of several of the older members, 

 removal from the district, and pressure of work, giving little time to 

 spare in the evenings. This last point has robbed us of most of the 

 cadets who become increasingly occupied during their last year at school 

 before proceeding to their first jobs, then the call-up takes them away 

 completely. We shall look forward to another generation of cadet 

 members. Meanwhile a large number of new members very nearly 

 replaced the losses. 



It was with much regret that we had to lose the services of our 

 efficient and conscientious Hon. Treasurer, Mr. W. J. White, for reasons 



