REPORT OF THE COUNCIL FOR IQ 02 . 
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Society his collection of skins of Western Palsearctic Birds. 
In this collection there are several items of peculiar interest 
to the Ornithologist; thus, for instance, the Iceland Rock 
Ptarmigans form a set which is probably unique. But the 
main point of importance to us is that the Society acquires, 
through Mr. Backhouse's generosity, a representative series of 
over 2000 birds’ skins, illustrating a Zoological Sub-region, of 
which these islands form a part. The collection is contained 
in six well-made cabinets. 
Photographic Section.— This section continues to display 
vigorous activity. The average attendance at the Monthly 
Meetings has been n, or more than one-third of the total 
number of members, and visitors have been present as guests 
at nearly all the meetings. The plan of having occasional 
competitions, each confined to some special line of woik, has 
been continued, and has greatly stimulated interest. Com¬ 
petitions have been held in Landscape, Portraiture, Aichi- 
tecture, and Interior Views, with excellent results. Any 
Members, Associates, or Lady Subscribers ol this Society, 
may join the Photographic Section by paying a subscription 
of 2/6 per annum to either of the Hon. Secretaries— 
PI. Dennis Taylor, 
Stancliffe, Mount Villas, 
Malcolm Spence, 
Almery Garth, Marygate. 
Others who are interested in Photography, but are not 
connected with this Society, may join the Section and attend 
the Meetings on payment of an Annual Subscription of 5/- 
per annum. 
