president’s address. 
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of Great Yarmouth District,” by Mr. H. E. Hurrell, were 
read, and Mr. Arthur Patterson exhibited a series of lantern 
slides of bird life taken by Dr. Heatherley, and also contributed 
some Notes of his own for February, March and April. 
On 28th May, a letter was read from the Wild Birds’ 
Protection Society to Mr. G. F. Buxton, pointing out that 
Goldfinches and Owls were not sufficiently protected in 
Norfolk, and a sub-committee was formed to enquire into the 
matter. The question was brought before the Norfolk County 
Council, and in consequence of this and the representations 
of other bodies, the necessary protection was obtained. At 
the same meeting Mr. J. T. Hotblack read a paper entitled, 
“ With the British Association in South Africa.” 
On the 27th June, by the invitation of Mr. J. H. Gurney, 
an excursion of the members, in which about twenty-five took 
part, was made to Keswick Hall. After inspecting the 
duck-ponds, aviaries and various foreign birds and animals, 
all of which excited great interest, the party was entertained 
at tea at the Hall, and then conducted by Mr. Edward Knight 
through the grounds of the Old Hall. A very enjoyable 
afternoon was spent. 
On the iSth July, the members were invited to How Hill, 
Ludham, by Mr. and Mrs. Boardman, and hospitably enter- 
tained. An interesting ramble through the grounds and 
marshes was taken ; also a row on the picturesque Crome’s 
Broad. Some rather uncommon plants were found, which 
provided material for discussion. 
Unfortunately, our Delegate was unable to attend the 
Conference of Corresponding Societies of the British Association 
at Leicester, in August, so I will briefly allude to what took 
place at the Conference, obtaining my information from the 
printed Report. 
The Chairman of the Conference, Mr. H. J. Mackinder, M.A., 
delivered an address on the Advancement of Geographical 
Science by Local Scientific Societies, and indicated special 
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