The Doncaster Scientific Society.
A Short Account of its Early History by
M. H. Stiles, F.R.M.S.
The recent death of one of our oldest members, Walter Roberts, very vividly recalls to the mind of the writer the first meeting of the then newly founded Doncaster Microscopical Society, and it has been suggested to me that a few notes on its origin and early history may not be unacceptable to our present members.
The inception of the Society was due to three persons – Fred Milner, John Maw Kirk and the writer, M. H. Stiles. We met at Mr. Kirk’s house on February 9th, 1880, where we discussed the pros and cons of the venture, and drew up a circular appealing to those likely to help. This was signed by us and also by George Winter, who had similar tastes and who had been asked to join us.
The inaugural gathering took the form of a small Conversational Meeting and Exhibition, and such interest was shown in the proceedings that a general meeting was promptly fixed, at which a committee, with President, Vice-President and Secretary, was appointed, a set of Rules drawn up, and a short programme arranged.
The first paper was read on March 3rd, 1880, over 44 years ago. The author of this was the Honorary Secretary, M. H. Stiles, the subject chosen being “The Microscope and how to use it.” Twenty-one persons were present on that occasion out of a total membership of 27, these included Walter Roberts who, at the time of his death, had been a member since the foundation of the Society, and who, with the exception of Fred Milner, Dr. Mitchell Wilson, and the writer, are believed to be the only persons living of the original members.
Walter Roberts had a wonderful memory, and on the morning following the delivery of the first paper he was able to furnish the Hon. Sec. with an excellent digest of the President’s remarks when proposing a vote of thanks to the author. Mr. Roberts ably filled the office of President during the Session 1889-90.
President: The Rev. Canon Brock, M.A.
Vice-Presidents: The Rev. W. R. Weston, J. B. Withington, M.R.C.S.,
Committee: John Maw Kirk, Fred Milner, The Rev. W. Smith, M.A., W. Walker, M.R.C.S., Geo. Winter.
Secretary and Treasurer: M. H. Stiles.
Programme, 1880.
March 3 – M. H. Stiles: “How to Use the Microscope.”
March 17 – Conversational Meeting.
April 7 – F. Milner: “The Origin of Chalk, as shown bt the Microscope.”
April 21 – Conversational Meeting.
May 5 – J. M. Kirk: “Animal Life in its Lower Forms.”
May 19 – Conversational Meeting.
June 2 – W. Walker, M.R.C.S.: “The Structure of the Organs of Locomotion in Man.”
June 16 – Conversational Meeting.
Mr. Kirk’s paper was the first of a series on a subject of very considerable interest and one to which he had given much attention. He was a clever all-round man, full of artistic instincts, and he illustrated his paper by enlarged drawings of the various objects described. These were sketched in white on black cardboard, so that they were depicted as they appeared in the microscope under black-ground illumination. As is well known, this affords an extremely effective as well as beautiful method of displaying them.
Fortunately, these identical drawings have been preserved and are available for public inspection: they are placed in the Museum in a convenient case for their exhibition.
The value of the inter-communication of ideas was recognised by arranging that every other meeting in the earlier sessions should be of a conversational character, and that members should therefore bring their microscopes and exhibit some objects of special interest and give demonstrations of methods of display or of preparing and mounting. This was found to be of great value in diffusing a knowledge of Practical Microscopy.
The first session was a short one, lasting from March to the middle of June. The second was inaugurated bt a Conversazione held in the large room at the Guild Hall. A special fund was raised to meet the expenses, and more than 2009 persons were present.
The gathering was of a novel and most successful character, and created great interest in the town and neighbourhood, leading to a distinct augmentation of the membership.
In the year (1881) it was decided to extend the scope of the Society by including all branches of science and by the admission of lady members.
The Society then altered its name and became the Doncaster Microscopical and General Scientific Society. Up to this time we had met at Mr. Kirk’s house, 13 High Street, but, with increasing numbers, the room proved too small, and the Society therefore availed itself of the kind offer of the headmaster of the Grammar School – the late Rev. George Smith – to meet there. The choice of a suitable place in which to hold its meetings has always been a difficult problem. We have had many changes and are still unsettled. A central convenient room of moderate size is far from easy to obtain in Doncaster.
A second Conversazione was held in the Corn Exchange, on October 25th, 1882. Like that held in the previous year, this was also of a most successful character and was very largely attended. A special feature on this occasion was the delivery of a Lecture by the late Mr. A. H. Allen, Borough Analyst, on “Sensitive and Singing Flames.” A considerable accession of members took place as a consequence of the publicity thus gained, twenty persons being nominated at the meeting immediately following the Conversazione.
During this year, 1882, arrangements were made with the Gilchrist Trust for the delivery of a series of six lectures in the early part of 1883.
List of Lectures.
R.A. Procter, B.A., F.R.A.S. : “The Evolution of the Solar System.”
The Rev. W.H. Dallinger, F.R.S., M.A., LL.D. : “An Hour with the Modern Microscope.”
W.L. Carpenter, B.A., B.Sc., F.C.S. : “The Dynamo Machine and its Uses in Electric Lighting, etc.”
W.B. Carpenter, C.B., M.D.’ LL.D., F.R.S. : “The Voyage of the Challenger.”
Martin Duncan, M.B., F.R.S., F.G.S. : “Mountain Making.”
Martin Duncan, F.R.S. etc. : “Volcanoes and their Causes.”
The Lectures were delivered in the Corn Exchange, and were a wonderful success, the first four having an average attendance of about 1,200 persons. The fifth and sixth Lectures were not so popular, and we had also to contend with some very inclement weather, which greatly influenced the size of the audience.
In the report for 1883 appears the first notice of the Balby Boulder Cay, then recently discovered and described by one of our younger members, Thos. H. Easterfield, now Professor of Natural Science at Wellington University, New Zealand. A paper by him on Glacial Action and its Connection with Geology of this Neighbourhood, was read on February 6th, 1884. Since then, much attention has been given to the subject by Professor Kendall, Messrs. Grace, Culpin, and Corbett, and also other workers connected with this Society; indeed, it may be said that more original work has been done in Geology than in any other branch of Science touched upon by our fellow members. No doubt the recent development of the South Yorkshire Coalfield round Doncaster is responsible for much of this.
In March of the following year, 1885, the Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union, for the first time, held their Annual Meeting in Doncaster. The then Mayor (Alderman Hough) very kindly placed the Mansion House at the disposal of the Committee, with the result that a most successful gathering was held. The President of the Union was Lord Walsingham, whose local association rendered the choice a most appropriate one. The Conversazione arranged for the occasion was, without doubt, the largest and most brilliant ever held in Doncaster. Other Societies belonging to the Union came to our aid, and about 60 Microscopes were exhibited, with objects fron nearly all departments of science. The Secretary of the Union wrote of it afterwards as the most satisfactory Meeting they had ever held and as one that, he thought, would not be excelled.
At the next General Meeting an important alteration in the Rules was made. Up to this time there had been no change in the presidency, the Rev. Canon Brock having filled the position from the foundation of the Society. It was thought that an annual change would be beneficial, and this was brought about, with obvious advantages.
Since the early part of 1882 the Meetings had been held in the Grammar School. This practice continued for four years, but we felt that a more central position would be attended with greater convenience to the members generally. Arrangements were therefore made to hold the meetings in the Guild Hall, and for some years we continued to meet there.
The first published Annual Report appeared in 1885 and covered the preceding Session only. In the following year a more ambitious attempt was made, and, in addition to the Report and Balance Sheet, the transactions of the Society in the form of a neat little pamphlet, with a Photo-micrograph as frontispiece, was issued to the members. The next publication of the transactions took place four years later, embracing the whole of the intervening period, but giving shorter abstracts of the papers contributed; still it furnishes a very interesting record of the work done in the earlier years of the Society’s existence.
In February, 1889, we lost our first President – Cannon Brock – who, though he had removed to Brodsworth and had ceased to take an active part in the work of the Society, always showed a lively interest in its welfare. His portrait appeared as a frontispiece to the later issue of the Report and Transactions.
Towards the end of 1891 our Society was urged to take up work of University Extension in connection with the Yorkshire College, The old University Extension Society had ceased to exist about two years previously, through lack of public support, and, as there was no other organization in Doncaster holding the position that we did it was thought that under the more favourable conditions offered to us by the College and by the County Council, another experiment might be tried. This was done, and for eight years varied courses of Lectures were given, with gratifying results, until all available subjects had been run through.
Under the conditions imposed by the County Council, scientific and technical subjects were alone permissible, but with a wider range there is little doubt that the movement would have had a longer life. Still there cannot be a question that much good was done.
The following is a detailed list of subjects and the respective Lecturers :-
1892 Electricity and Magnetism – V. P. Sells
1893 Heat as a form of Energy – V. P. Sells
1894 Chemistry of Common Things – J. B. Cohen
1895 Astronomy – P. F. Kendall
1896 The Ice Age in Britain – P. F. Kendall
1897 Modern Photography – Herbert Ingle
1898 Pictorial and Applied Art – F. Suddards
1899 Mountains and Rivers of Yorkshire – P. F. Kendall
The local management of these courses was entirely undertaken by our Society, who were also responsible for financing the scheme. It is gratifying to know that the venture was carried without loss.
On October 18th, 1894, the Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union again held their Annual Meeting in Doncaster. We were fortunate enough to obtain, not only the use of the Mansion House, but on this occasion the Mayor (Mr. F. W. Masters) most kindly entertained our visitors to tea, and also provided an evening reception fot them and for a large gathering of invited guests from the town and neighbourhood. An excellent Microscopical and General Conversazione was arranged by our Society, with the help of several members of the Union, and we had the satisfaction of learning by letter from the president that the entire proceedings had nee highly satisfactory, reflecting great credit on the local management. At this gathering we missed the familiar face and form of one who was never again to take part in our work, and who died within three weeks of this occasion. Poor Mr. Kirk was very anxious to be with us on that day. The writer saw him in the morning, but he was too weak to leave his room. We greatly felt the want of the help which he had formerly so freely rendered, and we missed him still more when he was taken from us at the early age of 44.
In the year 1896 a new departure in the form of Summer Excursions was inaugurated. The attendance at these was satisfactory, and they have become a recognised part of our work. Indeed, it may now be said that they extended throughout the year, and under the present efficient management they are increasingly popular.
In this year also the writer found it necessary to give up his position as Honorary Secretary and Treasurer, a post which he had held from its foundation. The Society was extremely fortunate in securing a most competent substitute. In Dr. Corbett we found a Secretary who devoted himself heart and soul to the work – work which had increased immensely in the last few years. His efforts were most ably seconded by his wife, whose activity in this direction, if possible, surpassed that of her husband. He was born at Stand, near Manchester, in 1856, and joined the Society in October 1889, reading his first paper shortly afterwards, the subject being “Protective Mimicry as exhibited in British Lepidoptera.” Although he came to us as a Lepidopterist, he quickly developed into a Field Naturalist of a very comprehensive type. No matter what he took up he soon made himself at home with the subject. Botany, Geology, Archaeology, in addition to Entomology, were all in their turn studied by him with such success that he became an authority in each department. Ig by chance a substitute was wanted at a short notice in our Lecture Programme, he was ready to step into the breach and give one of his familiar and illuminating “Talks,” which were always enjoyed and appreciated. To such good purpose did he develop his interest in Archaeology that he became of great service to our local Museum. Indeed, it may be asserted, without fear of contradiction, that the Museum owed more to him than to anyone else in Doncaster. During the absence of the Curator on war service he acted as Honorary Curator and put in a large amount of work in connection therewith.
His association with the Society extended over a period of 31 years, for about 20 of which he served as Secretary. On three occasions he filled the office of President – in 1892-83, in 1908-09, and again in 1919-20, when the last Meeting of the Y.N.U. was held in Doncaster. Eventually he received the highest compliment the Yorkshire Natalists’ Union had in their power to bestow. Shortly before he died, he was elected to fill the office of President of the Union, a distinction reserved for Naturalists of outstanding reputation connected with the County. We knew from his own lips how greatly he valued this honour.
A Brass Tablet to his memory, subscribed for by the members of this Society, occupies a prominent position in the museum. It records that:-
“This Tablet was erected by past and present
Members of the Doncaster Scientific
Society to the memory of Herbert Henry
Corbett, M.R.C.S., F.L.S., F.E.S., President
of the Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union, in
grateful recognition of the eminent services
rendered by him to the Society, and
especially of his devoted work in connec-
tion with the establishment and develop-
ment of this Museum” – Jan 5, 1921.
THE MUSEUM
It has been thought appropriate at thus juncture to place on record a few facts connected with the early history of the Doncaster Museum and its association with the Scientific Society. The need for a good local Museum had been present in the minds of the members from the foundation of the Society, and the project received a powerful stimulant from the success attending an Exhibition of Artistic and Scientific Objects, together with Antiquarian and other Curiosities, promoted by Alderman Athron when Mayor of Doncaster. This, which took place in the Mansion House, in May 1889, was a most interesting and instructive display. It was open for a week, and was attended by about 8,000 people, who expressed their deep gratification at the enterprise and thoughtfulness of the Mayor in affording them opportunities for seeing the very varied collection got together by him and a large body of willing helpers.
The Doncaster Scientific Society was well to the front with illustrative of the Natural History and Archaeology of the district, and an excellent display of Microscopes. These were illuminated by a special installation of electric lamps provided by the Mayor, with the expert help of the local Postal Telegraph Authorities.
The success attending this novel Exhibition drew forth many expressions of opinion that it was desirable, by the establishment of a Museum, to render permanent the advantages derived from such a collection, for it was evident that there was in Doncaster a large amount of material in the hands of private persons, many of whom would be glad to transfer it to a recognised Public Museum; indeed. Many expressed their desire to do so.
In January of the following year, at one of the meetings of the Society, a discussion on Local Museums was opened by Mr. J. M. Kirk, and it was suggested that the Corporation should be asked for the use of the old Free Library in which to make a start. This, however, was not carried out. The matter remained in abeyance for some time, until, in the year 1899, an opportunity arose of acquiring from the trustees of the late Alderman Cotterill Clark, a private collection of Antiquarian and other Curiosities formed by the gentleman. The matter was brought before the Corporation, and it was pointed out that unless the objects were purchased forthwith, they would be lost to the town. It was felt that here was an opportunity of forming the nucleus of a Museum which ought not to be missed, and the Corporation voted the necessary sum – about £40 – for the purchase. A temporary home was provided in one of the rooms at the Guild Hall for the Collection, and our Society voted the sum of £5 to assist in preparing it for the reception of the articles. Additional objects were given by various persons, and thus the scheme was inaugurated. A committee of Management, composed of members of the Corporation and the Scientific Society, was appointed, and a small annual grant of £20 was voted by the Corporation to defray the modest initial expense of working.
The Corporation members of the Committee were Alderman Bentley (Mayor), Ald. Wainwright, and Councillors Armitage, Edgar, Gyles, and Spencer. The Society members were Dr. Corbett, Dr. J. M. Wilson, H. Culpin, T. Cuttriss and M. H. Stiles. Alderman Wainwright was appointed Chairman, and M. H. Stiles, treasurer.
At first, the Museum was open in the evenings only, and the Collections steadily grew in utility and also in size until the available space became uncomfortably crowded. At length, owing to the death of Mr. Richard Morris, an opportunity of purchasing Beechfield House and Grounds arose. The Corporation took advantage of it, and after a little delay, it was decided to utilise the lower rooms for a Museum.
In order to gain an idea of the methods adopted in other towns, some of the Committee visited the Museums of Sheffield and Hull, and eventually arranged with Mr. Thos. Sheppard, of the Hull Museum, to inspect Beechfield and to advise the Committee as to the best means of adapting the building for their purpose. Mr. Sheppard drew up a valuable report, which he read to the Corporation and others interested in the welfare of the scheme, and thus the matter was definitely launched, the Museum being formally opened by the Mayor (Councilor Halmshaw) on March 23rd, 1910. In the first place, Dr. Corbett was asked to be the Hon. Curator, a post for which he was eminently fitted, and, with the help of an intelligent caretaker, he acted until the appointment of a permanent Curator. Even after this he rendered most valuable service, continuing his interest until his death.
In the year prior to the opening of the Museum Section, the Doncaster Art Club, first started in the year 1900 as a private venture, obtained permission to use two rooms on the upper floor for the purpose of their public Exhibitions, and eventually for use as an Art Gallery. The necessary alterations were carried out by the Corporation, and the Art Gallery was opened by Lady Halifax on October 28th, 1909.
It was soon felt that an amalgamation of the two bodies using the same building was very desirable, and this in due course took place, the whole being now under the control of an Art Gallery and Museum Committee appointed yearly by the Corporation, and consisting of twelve members of the Council and eight outsiders. Councillor Watson, J.P., is the present Chairman, and Mr. E. C. Senior, Curator.
OFFICERS, 1923-24
President – E, Stainton
Vice-Presidents – M.H. Stiles, F.R.M.S, G.B. Bisat, S. Baker, T.W. Saunders, F.G.S.
Committee – H. Wilson, Mrs. Moat, Miss Collins, Miss Whitehead, E.C. Senior, F. Moat, Miss Crowther, G. Hyde.
Hon. Scientific Secretary – A.A. Dallman, F.C.S., The Secondary School, Mexborough.
Hon. Treasurer – Major G. W. Phillips, F.Z.S, 21 Lawn Road.
Hon. General Secretary – J. Beetham, 8 Windsor Road.
Recorders for Sections
Archaeology – A. Jordan, W.H. Ord, E.C. Senior.
Botany – T.M. Williams, A, A. Dallman, Miss Crowther, Mrs. Baker.
Geology – T.W. Saunders, S. Baker.
Microscopy – M.H. Stiles, Geo. B. Bisat, E. Stainton, Rev. G.H. Hewitson, M.A., F.R.M.S.
Photography – J. Beetham, H.T. Greatorex, G.L. Sutcliffe, F. Moat.
Physics – R. Watson, M.H. Stiles.
Zoology – E. Stainton, G.W. Phillips, F. Moat, junr., G. Hude, T.W. Saunders.
PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE SOCIETY
1880 to 1885 Rev. Cannon Brock, M.A.
1885-1886 Rev. W, R. Weston
1886-1887 J. Mitchell Wilson, M.D., F.C.S.
1887-1888 Rev. George Smith, M.A.
1888-1889 John Maw Kirk, F.R.M.S.
1889-1890 Walter Roberts, F.R.G.S.
1890-1891 James G. Walker, C.E.
1891-1892 T. Lovel Atkinson, M.A., LL.B.
1892-1893 H. H. Corbett, M.R.C.S.
1893-1894 J. B. Prosser.
1894-1895 J. Mitchell Wilson, M.D., F.C.S.
1895-1896 H. Culpin.
1896-1897 M. H. Stiles, F.R.M.S.
1897-1898 George B. Bisat.
1898-1899 George Winter, F.R.M.S.
1899-1900 T. Cuttriss.
1900-1901 H. Culpin.
1901-1902 S. Edgar, J.P.
1902-1903 A Jordan.
1903-1904 A. A. Clarkson.
1904-1905 M. H. Stiles, F.R.M.S.
1905-1906 G. H. Greenslade.
1908-1909 Robert Watson.
1907-1908 George Grace, B.SC.
1908-1909 H. H. Corbett, M.R.C.S.
1909-1910 Rev. H. Thomas.
1910-1911 F. O. Kirby, M. SC.
1911-1912 Miss F. M. Nodes, B.A.
1912-1913 G.W. Golledge.
1913-1914 A. Crow.
1914 – 1915 Robert Watson.
1915-1916 Mrs. Crow, B. SC.
1916-1917 M. H. Stiles, F.R.M.S.
1917-1918 George B. Bisat.
1918-1919 Spencer Baker.
1919-1920 H. H. Corbett, M.R.C.S., F.L.S., F.E.S.
1920-1921 Major G. W. Phillips, F.E.S.
1921-1922 T.M. Williams.
1922-1923 A. A. Dallman, F.C.S.
PAST HON. SECRETARIES & TREASURERS
1880-1896 M. H. Stiles
1896- 1908 H. H. Corbett
1908-1909 R. Watson.
1909-1910 G.H. Greenslade.
1911-1919 H. H. Corbett
1919-1923 Spencer Baker
Mrs. Corbett filled the post of Assistant Secretary from 1896 to 1918
HONORARY MEMBERS
M. Wilson, M.D., F.C.S., Beverly
W. Taylor, F.R.S., North Grange, Horsforth.
E.G. Bayford, F.E.S., 38 Eldon Street, Barnsley.
F. Kendall, F.R.S., M. SC., Moor Allerton, Leeds.
T. Porritt, F.L.S., Elm Lea, Dalton, Huddersfield.
Sheppard, F.G.S., The Museum, Hull.
W. N. Cheesman, F.L.S., The Crescent, Selby.
LIST OF MEMBERS, 1924.
Allen, Frank, 2 Town Moor Avenue.
Allen, The Rev. M. Y., M.A., Moss Vicarage.
Atkinson, W. E., White Gates, Thorne Road.
Armstrong, Rev. E. A., Clergy House.
Baker, Spencer, St. Wilfred’s Road, Cantley.
Baker, Mrs., St. Wilfred’s Road, Cantley.
Barker, R., 6 Clark Avenue.
Barton, S. J., Bawtry.
Beetham, J., 8 Windsor Road.
Beetham, Miss Joan, 8 Windsor Road.
Beedon, H. “Chelson,” Hampton Road.
Beldon, Mrs. “Chelston,” Hampton Road.
Beldon, Miss C., “Chelston,” Hampton Road.
Berry, Miss J., 3 Bentley Road.
Bingham, G. W., “Gazette” Office.
Bingham, P., 19 Jarratt Street.
Birchall, F., Sandal Grove, Barnby Don.
Bisat, G. B.., 39 Nether Hall Road.
Blackshaw, J. T., “Moorside,” Hampton Road.
Booker, Miss, 24 Oxford Place.
Bottome, Miss G., Rockingham Road.
Bracewell, Miss M., St. James Vicarage.
Brown, Miss M. Audrey, Harlington, Doncaster.
Brunner, G. H., 62 Highfield Road.
Brunner, Miss Irma, 62 Highfield Road.
Bunting, S., Hall Grove, Woodlands.
Bunting, Mrs., Hall Grove, Woodlands.
Burgess, E. E., 170 Thorne Road.
Castle, Miss A. M. M., South Parade Cottages.
Claxton, J. A., M.A., The Grammar School.
Cock, Mrs. R. C., 12 St. Vincent Avenue.
Cock, Miss S. J., 55 Morley Road.
Cook, D. W., 4 Balby Road.
Collins, Miss E., 5 Hall Gate.
Collins, Miss S., 5 Hall Gate.
Coward, J. D., 248 Thorne Road.
Cowling, F., Sprotborough.
Cowling, F., Sprotborough.
Crowther, Miss A, R. K., 3 Osborne Road.
Cuttriss, B., 49 Cleveland Street.
Cutts, Miss E., 93 Florence Avenue.
Dallman, A. A., F.C.S., 17 Mount Road, Higher Tranmere, Birkenhead.
Danby, G. R. H., M.A., Education Office.
Davis, R., 98 Littlemoor Lane.
Day, W. E., 12 Regent Street.
Day, E. June, 12 Regent Street.
Dawson, Mrs., 19 Benitthorpe.
Dene, A. R., 49 High Road, Balby.
Drinkall, T. W., 30 Rockingham Road.
Duffy, j., 144 Cleveland Street.
Duffy, Miss E., 144 Cleveland Street.
Duke, Miss N., 18 Charles Street.
Eagles, J., A.R.C.S., Technical College.
Ellis, Miss D., 22 Jubilee Road.
Elwess, W. E., 1 Buckingham Road.
Firth, Miss H., 31 Arbitration Street.
French, E. J., National Provincial Bank.
Gee, J., 76 Childers Street.
Glass, Mrs., Christ Church Road.
Grantham, E., 29 Royal Avenue.
Grantham, Mrs., 29 Royal Avenue.
Greatorex, H. T., 29 Somerset Road.
Greenslade, G. H., Eastfield.
Hartley, Miss M., “Ivy Bank,” 2 Avenue Road.
Hewison, Rev. G. H., M.A., F.R.M.s., Marr Vicarage.
Hill, H. C., Auckland Road.
Hill, Mrs., Auckland Road.
Hill, Miss Sheila., Auckland Road.
Hill, Thomas., Auckland Road.
Hirst, Miss P., Doncaster Road, Bawtry.
Hogarth, Dr. J. B., 15 Thorne Road.
Houlden, Miss, 27 Balby Road.
Houlden, Miss H. F., 27 Balby Road.
Howkins, Miss E. 54 Highwoods Road, Mexborough.
Hughes, J. B., 6 Priory Place.
Hyde, G. 71 Broxholme Lane.
Jennings, Miss, 59A Balby Road.
Jennings, Miss S. B., 59A Balby Road.
Johnson, T. H., 20 Priory Place.
Johnson, W., 50 Queen’s Road.
Johnson, J. E., 6 Axholme Road.
Jordan, Alma, 6 Windsor Road.
Jordan, F. A., 4 Priory Place.
Kirkby, F. O., M.SC., Danum Hotel.
Lambert, B., 4 Church Street, Bentley.
Lane, J. W., Park House, Adwick-le-Street.
Liversidge, A., 26 Nether Hall Road.
Lockhart, G. W., 149 Balby Road.
McKaig, Mrs., 24 Oxford Place.
McKaig, Miss D., 24 Oxford Place.
McNicoll, Miss L., 57 At. Mary’s Road.
Mahon, J., 36 Belmont Avenue.
Moat, F., “Trindom,” Hampton Road.
Moat, Mrs., “Trindom,” Hampton Road.
Moat, Frank Jnr., “Trindom,” Hampton Road.
Morehouse, Mrs., 23 Queen’s Road.
Morehouse, Miss K., 23 Queen’s Road.
Morris, H., Hexthorpe Hall.
Morton, Miss D., 123 Bentley Road.
Mounsey, Mr., Finchley Street, Bentley.
Mounsey, Mrs., Finchley Street, Bentley.
Nicholson, G., The Elms, Thorne Road.
Nodes, Miss, B.A., 5 Imperial Cresent.
Oakes, G., St. James Bridge.
Oakes, Miss E., St. James Bridge.
Ord, W. H., Beech Lawn, Balby.
Ord, Miss M., Beech Lawn, Balby.
Ord, Miss A., 15 Christ Church Road.
Pack, Miss S., £Chalfont Lodge,” Thorne Road.
Parkin, C., 47 Markey Place.
Pearson, F., 205A Bentley Road.
Perkins, F. G., 13 Royal Avenue.
Phillips, Major G. W., F.R.S., 21 Lawn Road.
Phillips, Miss D., 21 Lawn Road.
Plant, T. W., 3 and 4 Baxter Gate.
Popplewell, Miss D., B.Sc., High School.
Poynter, W., 113 St. Sepulcher Gate.
Rees, Miss D. A., 35 Station Road, Arksey.
Robinson, Miss, 19 Craithe Road.
Sansom, H., 31 St. John’s Road.
Saunders, T. W., F.G.S., 7 Yarborough Terrace, Bentley Road.
Saunders, Miss M. J., 7 Yarborough Terrace, Bentley Road.
Scott, Miss I., 234 Bentley Road.
Senior, E. C., The Museum, Burchfield.
Shepherd, Dr. W. Moir, 1 Victoria Crescent.
Skipwith, Mrs., Loversal Hall.
Snow, E. M., The Manse, Adwick-on-Dearne.
Spring, Miss W. E., School House, Mexborough.
Stainton, E., 70 Jubilee Road.
Staniland, D. L., 42 High Street.
Stiles, M. H., F.R.M.S., 10 Avenue Road.
Sutcliffe, G. L., “Glenroy,” Tickhill Road.
Sweeting, C. P., 11 Priory Place.
Taylor, W. E., 9 Avenue Road.
Taylor, Mrs., 9 Avenue Road.
Taylor, Miss P. T., B.Sc., High School.
Thorpe, J. G. 12A South Parade.
Tipson, Miss E. M., B.SC., High School.
Topham, H. S., The Grove, Armthorpe Lane.
Waddington, L. G., 34 Christ Church Road.
Ward, Miss N. 24 Norborough Road.
Warde-Aldam Mrs., Frickley Hall.
Wason, T. S., Imperial Cresent.
Waterfall, C., F.L.S., “Dalmeny,” Shavinfton Avenue, Chester.
Watson, R., 22 Church Road.
Whitehead, Miss D., B.A., High School.
Whittingham, R, J., Estate Office, Sprotborough.
Wilkinson, Miss G., 40 Jubilee Road.
Williams, T. M., 2 Kirby Villas, Woodlands.
Williamson, A., 27 Albany Road.
Williamson, Miss I., 27 Albany Road.
Williamson, Alan., 27 Albany Road.
Willing, W., B.A., 4 Thorne Road.
Willing, John, 4 Thorne Road
Wilson, H. 18 Strafford Road.
Wilson, J. 144 Cemetery Road.
Wilson, Miss C. M., B.SC., High School.
Wood, Miss E. A., 44 Mexborough Road, Bolton-on-Dearne.
Woodward, A. H., 25 Jubilee Road.
Yates, Walter, The Old House, Balby.
Youdan, Miss F. M., 86 Urban Road, Hexthorpe.
Zimmerman, A. B., 83 Watch House Lane, Bentley Road.
RULES
- That the Society be called “The Doncaster Scientific Society.”
- That the Society hold its meetings at 7.30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in each month from October to April (accepting the 4th Wednesday in December and the 2nd in January), or at the discretion of the Committee.
- That the Officers of the Society shall consist of a President, who shall be elected annually, and who shall not be eligible for re-election to the same office two years in succession; four Vice-presidents, eight Members of the Committee (half of whom shall retire annually in rotation, and be eligible for re-election), an Hon. Treasurer, an Hon. Scientific Secretary, and an Hon. General Secretary.
- That the Annual Meeting be held in April, for the election of Officers, reading of the Annual Report, and the transaction of any other special business.
- That the Society shall consist of Members subscribing 5s., Junior Members under the age of 18 subscribing 2s. 6d. annually (payable in May), and Honorary Members who for special reasons may be deemed worthy of election.
- That the Member desirous of resigning his membership shall be required to give notice to the Secretary before the expiration of the financial year (April 30th), otherwise he shall be liable for the ensuing year’s subscription.
- That the name of any person desiring to become a member shall be submitted through the Honorary Secretary to the Committee. If elected, his or her name shall be entered on the notice of the next meeting.
- 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. No such visitor, if residing within five miles of Doncaster, shall be introduced at more than two meetings in one session.
- That no alteration be made in these Rules except at a General Meeting, and that ten days’ notice of any proposed alteration be given in writing to the Secretary.