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REPORT OF THE COUNCIL, 



For the Session 1899=1900. 



HE Council beg to report that there has been a slight 

 increase in the number of members during the past 

 year. 



It is with the utmost regret that the Council have to 

 record the death of Mr. W. Groves, of Eltham, who was one 

 of the original members of the Society. 



By the death of Mr. N. F. Home, the Society has also 

 lost an energetic supporter. 



Many interesting papers have been read at the Ordinary 

 Meetings. 



The usual Biennial Soiree was held on May 15th in the 

 Lecture Hall adjoining the Congregational Church, kindly 

 lent for the occasion. About 400 were present. Two 

 lecturettes were given during the evening by Mr. F. Enock, 

 on " Insects." 



The excursions of the Society during the past year have 

 been as foll6ws : — 



The Ladies' Field Meeting was held at Rye and Win- 

 chelsea on June 13th, and was well attended. Much interest 

 was shown in these ancient and historical places. Many 

 successful photographs were obtained by Messrs. Adams, 

 Donaldson, Gover and Weare. 



The Annual Dinner took place once more at the Falcon 

 Hotel, Gravesend, on July 8th. 



The Cryptogamic Field Meeting was held at Orpington 

 on October 8th. Dr. M. C. Cooke again attended as expert, 

 and has prepared a list of the " Fungi " collected, which will 

 be published with the Report. 



The Accounts have been duly audited. 



The Council much regret that owing to the pressure of 

 other engagements, Mr. H. F. Witherby has been obliged to 

 resign the post of Hon. Secretary, which he has filled so 

 ably for several years. Mr. Hainworth has kindly promised 

 to temporarily occupy the position, 



