Meetings of the Society have been held as follows, viz.:
Prof. Varendonck's lecture and the illustrations of Flemish folk-songs given by his twelve-year-old daughter were much appreciated. Mr. Martin Freeman's paper was also interspersed with some delightful musical illustrations.
It was hoped that at the November meeting Mr. Lovett would have been able to give his promised lecture on the Children's Toy Museum at Stepney, in the formation of which he has taken so keen an interest, but he was unfortunately prevented by illness. The President very kindly stepped into the breach at the eleventh hour, and gave a most interesting lecture on the antiquities and folklore of the Channel Islands, fully illustrated by lantern slides.
The only objects exhibited during the session were some Spanish amulets and charms which Dr. Hildburgh brought with him to the November meeting. Photographs and descriptions of some of these objects appear in the December number of Folk-Lore.
The Council consider that they were justified in proceeding with the meetings as usual, notwithstanding the small attendance at some of them. Owing to the stringency of the new lighting regulations, they have thought it advisable during the early part, at any rate, of the current session to hold the meetings at 5 p.m. instead of at 8 p.m.
Several additions have been made to the Society's Library during the year, particulars of which have been duly noted in Folk-Lore.
