REPORT OF COUNCIL. 
509 
many improvements seen in the library are due to tlie efiforts of tlie 
ladies’ branch, and the general work of the Society owes its success, in 
no small measure, to their efficient assistance. 
To the press of St. John our thanks are due for the free insertion 
of notices and reports, and for the publication of articles from time to 
time. The council also wish to thank thc^e who have delivered 
addresses or lectures before the Society. 
While reviewing the past year we do not find so many remarkable 
features as in the preceding one. But we feel satisfied in considering 
it a year of more than average progress. There has been a gain in 
membership, and we have had a considerable increase in our grant 
from the provincial government. 
In archaeology, geology, botany and entomology much important 
field work has been done. Our lecture course has been varied and 
interesting, and our meetings well attended. 
Respectfully submitted, 
W. McIntosh, 
Secretary to Council. 
