REPORT OF THE COUNCIL, 



For the Session 1903-1904. 



fN presenting the Report for the past Session, the Council 

 regret to state that the number of the Members is much 

 less than they would like to see ; and they trust that great 

 efforts may be made during the current year to add new- 

 Members to the Society. 



The number of Members at present are : — 



4 Honorary Members. 

 6 Life Members. 

 58 Ordinary Members. 



The Society was formed in 1858. In 1863, there were 113 

 Members ; the Council hope that a roll of 100 Subscribing 

 Members, bringing in an annual income of about £50, may be 

 shortly attained ; in which case, the usefulness of the Society 

 would be immensely increased. 



During the past year, the Society has lost by death three 

 Members, Messrs. Donaldson, Smith, and A. G. Jones ; all of 

 them had belonged to it from 27 to 16 years. 



Mr. Donaldson hardly ever missed attending the various 

 Meetings, and had been a Member for no less than 27 years, 

 having joined the Society in 1876 ; served on the Council since 

 1880, and was President for the years 1886 and 1887. He was 

 a Member of the Institute of Civil Engineers, and when a 

 young man, constructed railways in France and the West 

 Indies, as well as in England. He was a Director of the Art 

 Union of London. His loss will be greatly felt. 



Ten Members have joined ; it is hoped that they may bring 

 fresh energy and interest into the work of the Society. 



The Council much regret that Mr. L. B. Draper, being 

 unable to continue the work of Hon. Sec, has resigned. They 

 trust that some other Member will volunteer to take his place. 



