THE WATSON 
Botanical Exchange Club. 
REPORT FOR 1920—21. 
Although we much regret that in November 1920 several 
members did not see their way to contribute the necessarily 
increased subscription, and that one or two resigned on account 
of increasing years, we welcome some new members. One of 
these, Mr. W. H. Pearsall, Sen., most kindly agreed to act as 
Distributor, and the Club is indebted to him for his valued help 
at an awkward time. 
Mr. Spencer H. Bickham, who had been our esteemed 
Treasurer for thirteen years, desired to be relieved of his duties, 
and Mr. Goode kindly consented to take his place for the time 
being. Last year’s deficit was generously met by donations from 
eight members. 
Mr. Goode felt that pressure of other work necessitated his 
resignation of the Secretaryship, and it fell to my lot to again 
fill the gap. It is impossible to adequately express the indebted- 
ness of past and present members to Mr. George Goode for the 
care and efficiency with which he piloted the Club since early 
in 1905. No point that came within his observation as Hon. 
Secretary and Editor of the Report was too small to have his 
close attention. 
Since the publication of the last Report we have lost one of 
our earliest members in Miss D. M. Higgins, of Luton, who died 
in 1920. Miss Higgins joined the Club in 1886, and for many 
years was a regular contributor. 
Mr. Pearsall writes that as last winter’s “distribution was so 
small, it would be difficult to say much about it; and with 
printing-costs so high, it seems undesirable to do so.” But he 
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