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The Society's Meetings, season of 1923-24.

October 15. Unfavorable weather conditions—dense fog in evening. Mr. Wilson Fiske gave an interesting talk upon ‘Hudson River,’ to small attendance of twelve.

November 19. The printed copy of Mr. George E. Davenport's lecture on ‘Middlesex Fells’ having been presented to the Society, Former President Will C. Eddy read the same and illustrated it with slides, some of which were Mr. Davenport's. Twenty-five, including visitors, were present.

December 17. Thirty-five were present, including Miss Bell (teacher) and twelve girl scouts. Professor Gilmer of Tufts College gave illustrated talk on John Brown.

January 7, 1924. An adjourned meeting was held to hear reports on by-laws and nominations, but no action was taken as but eight were present.

January 21. A very high wind and cold evening, barely a quorum present at annual meeting. Reports were made, amendment to by-laws regarding dues passed and officers elected. Meetings deferred till April.

April. No meeting, for lack of attendance.

May 19. Twenty-two present, including visitors. An excellent illustrated talk on ‘Our Birds.’

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