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and their activity and success are shown by the papers 

 herewith appearing. 



The introduction of a series of short scientific educa- 

 tional lectures during the spring Session proved a great 

 success, and the Council hope the idea will again be followed 

 up this year. An attempt was made during the summer to 

 interest the elder pupils of our schools in the study of Natural 

 History, and several excursions conducted by members of this 

 Society were organised. The result was fairly satisfactory, as 

 quite a number of young enthusiasts attended. 



The indoor meetings have, as a rule, been very well 

 attended, and the general interest in the Society's work 

 maintained ; some of the summer excursions proved very 

 enjoyable, as well as instructive. 



The Library belonging to the Society has now become 

 both extensive and valuable ; it is at present being re-arranged 

 by Mr. R. C. Mabbs, who is compiling a subject-catalogue 

 of the books and publications, so that members may easily 

 obtain access to the great stores of knowledge contained in 

 our Library. 



An unusually large number of valuable papers have been 

 read at the evening meetings, most of which will be published 

 in the forthcoming number of our Transactions. 



The following books and publications have been received 

 by the Society during the year : — 



From the Smithsonian Institute, Washington : Report, for 

 1900-1901, Parts I. and II., and 1902 ; also Bulletin No. 

 8 (Lakes of S.E. Wisconsin). 



From the Academy of Natural Science of Philadelphia : Pro- 

 ceedings, 1902, Vol. 54, Parts II. and III., and Vol. 55, 

 Part I. 



From the University of Montana : Bulletin on Volcanic Ash- 

 beds of Montana. 



From Lloyd's Library : Bulletin. 



From the Boston Society of Natural Science: Vol. SO, Nos. 

 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, and Vol. 31, No. 1. 



From the British Museum : Handbook of Birds, Vols. II. and 

 III. ; Guide to the Coral Gallery ; Handbook of Instruc- 

 tions to Collectors. 



From the University of Rennes : Travaux Scientifiques, Vol. 

 II., fascicules 1 and 2. 



From the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences : Cold 

 Spring Harbour ; Monographs ; 1 Beach Flea ; 2 Collem- 

 bola of Cold Spring Harbour. 



From the Author : " Pulse and Rhythm," by Mary H. Green- 

 wall. 



