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of the gravity of the position. Notwithstanding the hindrance
to the routine work of the Forest Museum thus caused, Mrs.
Vera Smith has done her best to maintain the display of wild
flowers and reports that she has exhibited over 80 different
forms ; the thanks of the Club are due to her for her efforts in
somewhat discouraging circumstances.
Two further Parts of the Essex Naturalist have appeared,
at regular six-monthly intervals, during the year, and the Editor
ventures to hope that the scientific quality of the matter printed
has suffered no deterioration from earlier issues.
Mr. Barns has, in spite of ill health, issued further regular
instalments of his "General Index," and the Club owes him
grateful thanks for his onerous labours.
In conclusion, your Council wishes to express its appreciative
thanks to all who have, in whatever way, contributed to the well-
being of the Club and the efficiency of its work. In this connec-
tion the Council would remind members that the difficult financial
times through which the country, as well as individuals, has
been passing have resulted in a number of resignations, which it
is urgently desirable to make good by the introduction of new
recruits; and confidently looks to members to relieve it of any
anxiety on this point.
THE ESSEX FIELD CLUB—REPORTS OF
MEETINGS.
ORDINARY MEETING (692ND MEETING).
SATURDAY, 31ST OCTOBER, 1931.
The first Winter Meeting was held at 3 o'clock on the above afternoon
in the Municipal College, Romford Road, Stratford, with the President,
Sir David Prain, C.M.G., CLE., F.R.S., in the Chair. The attendance
was unusually sparse, only 35 members being present.
By instruction of the Council, the Hon. Secretary read an appeal,
issued by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings, for financial
aid in effecting the purchase of the well-known pargetted "Sun Inn"
at Saffron Walden.
Mrs. F. R. Newton, of 4, Priestwood Mansions, 284, Archway Road,
Highgate, N.6 ; Miss Jessie Dodd, B.A., of "Rosemary," Queen's Avenue,
Maldon ; and Mr. Fred E. Butcher, of High Roding, Dunmow, were elected
Members of the Club.
Mr. Avery exhibited six black and white early drawings by Major
Bamford, representing the churches of Great and Little Wakering, Barling
and North and South Shoebury.