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At a meeting held on June 20th, 1910, Mr. Sherring showed 

 some specimens of the gladiolus illyricus (the wild gladiolus), which 

 he had found in the Isle of Purbeck. With the exception of 

 Ensbury, this is the first record for the County of Dorset. 



During the year, the Society has been affiliated with the 

 Geographical Association. 



The Society has never been in a more flourishing condition 

 than at present, and the Committee wish to express their best 

 thanks to the various lecturers and conductors of excursions, who by 

 assisting them with lectures and excursions during the past year, 

 have contributed materially to this result. Their cordial thanks 

 are also due to Dr. and Mrs. Crallan for their great kindness in 

 inviting the members of the Society to a garden party at their 

 residence, " The Elms," Parkstone, this proving a most attractive 

 and enjoyable function. 



