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First, there is every reason to believe that L. rubescens may be
found in the pastures and elsewhere. There are next the tree worms
to be worked out. Hitherto, I have received none of these from
Essex. They are about the size of the Square-tail (Allurus supra,
page 30), and should be sought in woods ; but especially under the
bark of decaying trees in damp places, or in rotten stumps, and fallen
timber. A large series is desired, as it is believed some new species
are yet to be found here.
Next, there are the rich supplies of Allolobophoras to be found in
gardens, manure heaps, fields, under stones, and in every conceivable
locality. Finally, I am anxious to extend these studies to the species
found in estuaries, ponds, streams; salt, brackish, and fresh water,
and elsewhere. Consignments should be addressed, The Grove, Idle,
Bradford.
(To be continued.)
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31st, 1891.
[Read and adopted at the Annual Meeting, on March 19th, 1892.]
Roll OF Members.—The membership of the Club is maintained at the
average level of 400, the election of thirty-four new members within the year
about compensating for the losses. The most regrettable feature presented in the
revision of the list of members is the large proportion of deaths. We have lost
several original members, and some who have always been good friends of the
Club, among whom may be mentioned Mr, T. C. Baring, M.P., Mr. Melles, Mr.
Archer Houblon, Mr. T. B, Linley, Mr. John Rogers, Mrs. Meldola, and others.
There are very many residents in the county who really ought, almost as a matter
of duty, to join the Club, and every effort should be made by our well-wishers to
attract desirable people into our ranks.
Finance.—The general expenditure during 1891 has been about the same as
during the previous year, but the increased income from current subscriptions has
unfortunately been neutralised by a diminished yield from "arrears," a reduced
number of Entrance Fees, and a considerable falling off in the sales of publica-
tions. As a consequence of this unsatisfactory state of things it becomes
necessary to at once reduce the expenditure, or increase the income, by about £30
per annum, and the Council is carefully considering how this can best be done.
It is hoped that the members generally will co-operate by inducing their friends
to join the Club, as this would clearly be the best method of meeting the diffi-
culty. Meanwhile it may be pointed out that the liabilities at the beginning of
1892 were considerably less than usual, and that of the outstanding subscriptions
about £40 may be regarded as good in time.
Essex Naturalist.—Although somewhat irregular in the times of its
appearance, the journal of the Club has been carried on with considerable success
during the past year. Including the parts for October to December, 1890, which
were published and paid for in 1891, 312 pages have been issued, evidently a
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