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The Doncaster Scientific Society

This Society was established in 1880 as “The Doncaster Microscopical Society,” for the purpose of affording opportunities for mutual study to those interested in Science.

It constitutes a medium by which Members can compare notes, exchange ideas, and render much valuable assistance to each other.

In addition to the periodical reading of papers, and the exhibition of objects and specimens, lectures by scientific men of repute are given in connection with the Society.

A small reference Library and Collection of Objects have been formed for the use of Members. Donations of Books, Slides, Photographs and Specimens will be thankfully received.

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Summer Excursion Programme, 1913

Thursday, June 5^th   – Hampole for Hooton Pagnell.
The walk from Hampole station to Hooton is through charming field and woodland country, full of interesting objects to naturalists. Permission has kindly been given by Mrs. Warde-Aldam to visit the Hall, and its numerous archaeological, artistic and literary treasures may be seen. The gardens are also particularly interesting and beautiful.

Thursday, June 12^th – Conisboro’ and the Valley of the Don.
The Castle and Church of Conisbro’ are replete with interest to archaeologists. The walk from Conisboro’, whichever side of the river be followed, is charming from the beauty of the scenery and from the botanical and zoological specimens that may be found.

Saturday, June 14^th – Norton for Smeaton and Wentdale.
The Crags are very attractive to botanists and entomologists. The river Went will well repay investigation by micrologists, Spongilla and Polyzoa being frequent on dead wood in the water.

Saturday, July 28^th – Medge Hall for Thorne Moor.
The walk from Medge Hall station by the canal to New Zealand, and thence by the edge of the moor and across the fields to Thorne, is probably the richest hunting ground for all kinds of natural history objects in our district.

Thursday, July 3^rd – Cantley for Kilham.
Kilham is a farm by the side of the river Torne, and near it is some unreclaimed marsh land, where many of the old plants of the fens still are to be found. Among these are Stellaria glauca, Cardus pratensis, and possibly Lathyrus palustris. The river and marshy pools are rich in aquatic life.

Saturday, July 15^th – Hatfield and Hatfield Woodhouse.
The Church at Hatfield is one of the finest in or district, and contains many objects of much antiquarian interest. There is a suit of armour said to have belonged to the Black Prince. The recently reclaimed fields by the side of Hatfield Moor are wonderfully rich in cornfield weeds. Such species as Silene angelica, Galeopsis ochroleuca and Rhinanthus major may be found.

Saturday, July 19^th – Bawtry, Austerfield and Finningley.
Austerfield Church is interesting, and the walk by field paths to Finningley traverses good botanical ground. The very rare Lathyrus palustris may be seen.

Evening Rambles

Thursday, June 19^th – Edlington and Wadworth Woods
Saturday, July 5^th – Sprotboro’ and Cusworth
Thursday, July 17^th – Arksey and Bentley

Note. – Notice of each Excursion, with details of time, place of meeting, etc., will only be forwarded by post to those members of the Society who fill in and return the accompanying Post Card.

Recorders of Sections are especially requested to attend as many Excursions as possible, not only “to record,” but more particularly in order to place their expert knowledge at the disposal of the general members.

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.. the financial year (April 30^th), otherwise he shall be liable for the ensuing year’s subscription.

7. – That the name of any person desiring to become a member shall be submitted through the Honorary Secretary to the Committee. If approved, his or her name shall be entered on the notice of the next meeting, at which meeting the election shall take place. The voting shall be by ballot, a majority of three-fourths being necessary to secure election.
8. – That any member may introduce a visitor at an ordinary meeting, the name of the visitor to be given in writing to the Secretary by the introducer.
9. – That no alterations be made in these rules except at a General Meeting, of which due notice shall be given.

 

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