1938 - The Vasculum

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THE SOCIETIES.
NORTHERN NATURALISTS' UNION.
The Union visited Hexham for the first time on November 13th,
and was hospitably entertained by the Hexham Natural History and
Antiquarian Society; the regrettable absence through illness of the President
and Treasurer of the Society threw an unduly heavy load onto the shoulders
of the Secretary, Miss L. E. Bamett, but she bore it successfully, and was
well supported by a number of members. The attendance was smaller than
was hoped, but Hexham is rather inaccessible for many people, and nearly
all the societies were represented, even naturalists from Darlington and
Cleveland making the journey.
The afternoon was given to a conversazione, arranged by
members of the home Society, at which numerous interesting collections
were shown, and were admired by the visitors. After tea, at which thirtyfive
were present, Dr. H. O. Bull gave an unusually interesting lecture on
"Commercial Products of the Sea," which started a discussion that was
ended too soon by the need of so many to catch trains. But the meeting was
a success, and numerous visitors expressed a hope that more would be seen
of the Hexham workers in future.
Notice.-As the Secretary will be away until March 24th, any
urgent matters should be sent to the Hon. Treasurer, Mr. J. E. Ruxton, 17,
Queen's Road, Blackhill.
The annual meeting of the Entomological Section on December
4th was an unqualified success; the attendance was not large, for
entomologists are not numerous at present, and the storm kept the
Redesdale detachment away, but the enthusiasm shown by the ten who were
present was impressive. Dr. F. C. Garrett was re-elected Chairman, and Mr.
William Cartel succeeded Mr. J. E. Ruxton as Secretary, the latter having
quite enough to do as