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rpHE BOURNEMOUTH NATURAL SCIENCE SOCIETY 

 was founded in 1903, being the successor to an older society 

 which was formed in 1883 and became defunct in 1897. Its objects 

 are declared by the second of its rules to be lt the promotion of 

 the study of Science in all its branches, by means of Lectures, 

 Field Meetings, the Reading and Discussion of Papers, and the 

 formation of Sections of its members devoted to any particular 

 branch of the Society's work." 



The Sections at present working are seven in number: — 

 Archaeological and Historical, Botanical, Geographical, Geological, 

 Microscopical and Zoological, Photographical, and Physical. 



During the Winter Session, from October to April, 

 GENERAL and SECTIONAL MEETINGS are held. TWO 

 GENERAL MEETINGS are usually held in each month, com- 

 prising Lectures and Demonstrations on various subjects of 

 scientific interest, illustrated by lantern slides, diagrams, or 

 specimens. These meetings are held on Saturdays at 4.30 p.m. 



SECTIONAL MEETINGS are held on Thursdays and 

 Saturdays at 4.30 p.m., each Section being allotted one monthly 

 meeting. At these, the papers read are more specialized and 

 technical than at the General Meetings. 



During the last four years the Meetings, with very few 

 exceptions, have been held either at Trinity Hall, Lorne Park, or 

 at The Society's Room, Granville Chambers, Richmond Hill. 



Throughout the Summer Session, GENERAL EXCUR- 

 SIONS to places of interest in the neighbourhood are arranged 

 once in each month, usually on Wednesdays. SECTIONAL 

 EXCURSIONS also take place, once in each week, on Wednes- 

 days or Saturdays. 



The management of the Society is vested in a Council, which 

 is elected at the Annual General Meeting, held in October. 



The Members are elected by the Council, and pay an annual 

 subscription of Ten Shillings for full membership (admitting to all 

 meetings and excursions for the year). Visitors to Bournemouth 

 are permitted to join for the Winter or Summer Sessions on pay- 

 ment of Seven Shillings and Sixpence, if approved by the Council. 



