REPORT of the COUNCIL. 
DurRING the Session 1899-1900 there have been seven 
ordinary meetings and two field meetings of the Society. 
The latter were held at Cuerdley Marsh, Widnes, and at 
Delamere Forest, Cheshire, respectively. The second field 
meeting was a joint meeting with the Liverpool Geological 
Society. 
The communications made to the Society have been 
representative of almost all branches of Biology and the 
exhibition of microscopic preparations and other objects of 
interest has been well maintained at the meetings. 
On the occasion of the lecture, entitled:—‘ Why we 
wish to Explore the Antarctic, with special reference to 
the projected Expedition,” given by Prof. Herdman, F.R.S. 
(Member of the National Antarctic Committee), your 
Council issued special invitations for the meeting, and a 
large audience assembled. 
The Library continues to make satisfactory progress and 
additional important exchanges have been arranged during 
the year. A grant of money was voted for the purpose 
of binding. 
The Treasurer’s 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 ......... 9 
Ordinary Members ......... 51 
Student Members............ 26 
