(JKI'JC'EKS’ UEl’OKTS FOR 1950 
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work. It would seem that the printing of a considerable number of 
the eaily parts in addition to those immediatel}' required has been 
justified. 
We are also extremely indebted to the Royal Society for increasing 
their grant to £200. This shonld enable us to maintain and perhaps 
improve the standard of Watsonia. 
There has been a certain amount of criticism about the contents 
of Wat.’iO'nia. It has been suggested that too little is published of in- 
terest to our less scientifically minded members. I should be very glad, 
while maintaining our scientific standard, to i^ublish more material of 
this type, but it is, at present, not coming in. One suggestion that has 
been made is that accounts of areas of particular interest might be 
published. I should be glad to receive any such accounts. 
I should also very much welcome contributions to ‘ Plant Notes.’ 
These have become largely a place for recording new aliens — an un- 
satisfactory state of affairs. Any note of interest on any aspect of any 
plant in the British Flora will be welcome, especially if the plant is a 
common one. Communications of a similar character but not on indi- 
vidual plantrs will also be welcome for inclusion in ‘ Short Notes.’ 
Mr J. E. Lousley has kindly consented to edit the report of the 
Conference held in 1950 and this is now in the hands of the printers. 
In conclusion I Avould like to thank the members of the Publications 
Committee for their continued help and support. 
December 31st, 1950. E. F. Warburg. 
HONORARY FIELD SECRETARY’S REPORT FOR 1950. 
Seven field jueetings were arranged for this year ; but one with Man- 
chester University as headcpiarters had to be cancelled as insufficient 
members applied to attend. The best-attended meeting was the one- 
day visit to Quendon following the Spring Conference, when 63 mem- 
bers and friends attended. The total attendance at all meetings was 
187, including 20 visitors. During the year 92 members attended 
meetings. 
The meetings which were held were very successful and our thanks 
are especially due to the leaders of these meetings, to the Isle of Man 
Natural History and Archaeological Society, the Trustees of the Manx 
National Museum, Mr E. Milne-Redhead, the official representative, 
and Mr D. E. Allen for their help in making the visit to the Isle of Man 
so enjoyable, to Prof. Eric Ashby and Dr W. 0. Howarth who prepared 
a great deal in anticipation of our visit to Manchester, and to the 
Lincolnshire Naturalists’ Union for their ready co-operation during the 
visit to North Lincolnshire. Reports of some of the meetings will ap- 
pear in the Year Book for 1951 and reports of the rest in subsequent 
issues. 
Seven meetings have been arranged for 1951 and the printed pro- 
gramme will be in the hands of members in a few days. 
