COUNCIL FOR 1895 . 
XV. 
subscription of 2s. 6d. The meetings of the Section afford 
ample opportunities for members interchanging experiences 
and giving hints upon the practical working of photographic 
processes, which are specially valuable to comparative novices, 
and also for discussion upon the newer processes, discoveries 
and instrumental aids in this fascinating art-science. The 
Section gave a public exhibition of lantern slides in April, 
which, as usual, seemed to be much appreciated, and the Section 
intends if possible to give at least one public exhibition of 
lantern slides in each winter. 
The Society has lost by death during the past year eight 
members. The following may he specially mentioned:— 
Mr. Wm. Barnby, Mr. Joseph King, Mr. Greorge Oldfield, 
Mr. W. F. Kawdon, and Mr. W. W. Wilberforce. 
Mr. Wm. Barnby, a member of a well-known York family 
distinguished in musical circles, did good service on the Council 
of our Society and his loss leaves a vacancy which it will not 
be easy to fill up. It will be in the remembrance of all present 
that a younger brother of our late member of Council attained 
to the highest position in his profession and received the 
Honour of Knighthood. A few days ago he died in the prime 
of life, and on this very day his funeral service is being held in 
the Cathedral Church of the Metropolis. 
Mr. Kawdon was the oldest member of the Society, having 
been a member continuously for more than fifty years. 
Mr. Joseph King attained to a great age and had been for 
many years a member of our Society. 
In Mr. Heorge Oldfield the Society has lost a good friend 
and supporter. On more than one occasion he joined our Council 
and took an active interest in our affairs. 
Mr. Wilberforce, who attained to the highest civic offices in 
his native city during the time he was a member of our Society, 
by his influence and support rendered to us good aid. 
Three Lady Subscribers have died during the past year, and 
the Society has lost by resignation 27 Members, 3 Lady 
Subscribers and 3 Associates. On the other hand 35 new 
