u 



They would rejoice in the illustrious patronage 

 conferred upon science, by the grant of St 

 Mary's Abbey, made by the Crown to the 

 Yorkshire Philosophical Society ; a Society, 

 which, by its well directed and unwearied 

 exertions, merits the thanks of all interested in 

 the increase and extension of knowledge. 



In conclusion, your Council would warn you 

 not to be satisfied with what has already been 

 achieved. They would stimulate you to renewed 

 efforts, and then each succeeding Report will 

 be the record of increased prosperity. 



