The Hon. Sec. read an essay on Field Excursions.

The essayist gave a short synopsis of the three excursions held last year & drew attention to the way in which they had failed in usefulness. He then suggested that in the future the party should be divided into sections. Viz, Archaeological, Botanical, geological, zoological, (micro botany & micro zoology), Photographic.

That leaders should be appointed for each section, & that the members of different sections  should, under the guidance of their leaders devote their time, on excursions, to the special branch of science embraced by their section. At the end of a days field work the different sections should report on work done.

The next suitable days for excursions were discussed & it was suggested that besides Thursdays, some outings should be held on Bank Holidays,  Saturdays & evenings

An interesting discussion followed; the outcome of which was that it would be to the benefit of our Society if more reports of members work were submitted at meetings.

A vote of thanks to the essayist was proposed by Mr. Culpin & carried unanimously.