Photographic and Pictorial Survey and Record of Essex. Patron: The Right Hon. LORD RAYLEIGH. President: Mr. F. W. Rudler, I.S.O., F.G.S. (President of the Essex Field Club). Council: Mr. John Avery. Mr. David Howard, J.P., F.I.C. ,, F. J. Brand. Rev. W. S. Lach-Szyrma, M.A. ,, A. E. Briscoe, B.Sc. Professor Meldola, F.R.S. „ Miller Christy, F.L.S. Mr. F. W. Reader. ,, B. G. Cole. ,, Thos. W. Reader. Rev. T. H. Curling, M.A. ,, J. C. Shenstone, F.L.S. Mr. F. G. Emler. ,, J. Williams. ,, I. Chalkley Gould. ,, Horace Wilmer, F.R.P.S. Treasurer: Mr. W. C. Waller, F.S.A., Loughton. Curator : Mr. W. Cole, F.L.S. Hon. Secretary : Mr. Victor Taylor, Ashleigh, Buckhurst Hill. (Correspondence only to Buckhurst Hill). All prints and other objects to be sent to the Hon. Secretary, at the Essex Museum of Natural History, Romford Road, Stratford. The Photographic and Pictorial Survey and Record of Essex has been inaugurated by the Essex Field Club for the purpose of gathering a permanent collection of photographs and other pictures of objects of interest, also maps, plans, and other docu- ments, so as to give a comprehensive survey and record of all that is valuable and representative of the County of Essex, and of the neighbouring rivers and sea. The preliminary arrangements having been completed, the Council are prepared to receive contributions to the funds of the Survey, and also photographs, prints, etc., for the permanent collection. The Hon. Secretary will be glad to correspond with Societies of kindred nature, Archaeological Societies and Photographic Societies, and with anyone willing to assist in the work of the Survey.