REPORT of COUNCIL. 
Durine the Session 1891—92 there have been eight 
ordinary meetings of the Society, held as heretofore at 
University College, and one field meeting at Hilbre Island 
in June, 1892. 
During this session the Society has lost by death three 
well-known members, Mr, Thomas Higgins, F'.L.8., Mr. 
F. Archer, B-A., and Mr. A. Norman ‘Tate, FEC: 
Mr. Archer’s place on the Council was filled up by the 
election of Professor Gotch. 
As on former occasions the Society has been favoured 
with an address from a distinguished Biologist from 
another centre, viz., Professor G. B. Howes of the 
Royal College of Science, South Kensington, whose paper, 
on the Marsipobranch Fishes, was much appreciated. 
The communications made to the Society have been 
representative of almost all branches of Biology, and 
many interesting exhibits have been submitted at the 
meetings. 
The Library still continues to make satisfactory pro- 
gress as shewn by the Librarian’s Report which follows. 
The Treasurer’s usual statement and Balance Sheet 
are appended. 
No alterations have been made in the laws of the Society 
during the past session. 
The members at present on the roll are as follows :— 
Honorary Members ... 25... 2. 7 
Ordinary Members ............ 67 
Siudent Members. 3.2.25. 24 
