PHILATELIG SOCIETY.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIII, Issue 15000, 23 November 1899, Page 1

PHILATELIG SOCIETY.

. •• ■„''' The usual monthly meeting of the abofvo took place .last .evenuig, when,- notwithstanding the. numerous counter attractions, there ,w*M5 a goqd" attendance of members, .the president (Mr'Et S. G. Harper) occupying the chair. .<? < .Minutes The minutes of the previdus meeting were "read and confirmed. , New Meihbersi— Messrs Tudor and Badden were ■'- unanimously elected members. The secretary mentioned that the Societynbw had tiistreflgth. of 70 -paid-lip member's. ' : - . -I . Readings —^Two fine Philatelic' readit|gs were given by Mr J.-.T. Hogan in his usual style, which : were greatly enjoyed. . -Exchange Book— The present supply \of approval books having run down very loSv, a long discussion took place as to the style to be- adopted for the new,lot. Ultimately ly a new idea altogether was decided upon, and it is hoped it will come up to expectations. Packets-Several ideas were suggested for improving the cover for.the exchange packet, and one was selected saitable for the new books. It has been admitted all roulid that there was room for improvement >in the make-up of the exchange packets, but it is thought that when, the new idea is lin working order the Society can congratulate itself on being up to date in this respect.. ' .-.-,. ■ Collection— The president,, exhibited his -fine collection of stamps, and it was the general opinion that the same would jbe hard to beat in the colony. I Sales — The secretary notified the meet- j ing _that tlie exchange department Was | working splendidly, and tbat the sales jso « far this year (8 months) amounted to £107. ! This amount was considered by the members as very satisfactory. , Resignation — Mr"W,. H. McLean forwarded hi». -resignation to the Society, which was accepted with regret. New Issue— Mr H. G. Caddy exhibited the latest-new issue for Canada* \ Library — A'number of books were shown •to members. ashaving Been, lately acquired for the Society. \ .-'• Post Cards — Several curious cards we're exhibited, as well a^ other novelties. ' A very pleasant evening concluded with a vote of thanks to the chaii^ , ;