he felt, and the munificent pecuniary assistance he 

 bestowed on its first formation. To his liberal exertions 

 the Society in a great measure owes the erection of the 

 building they are now assembled in, and many of the 

 older members still remember the day on which the 

 foundation stone was laid by him. The support he 

 gave at first was never withdrawn; and although 

 latterly he did not take so active a part as formerly 

 in the management of the Society, yet, when required, 

 up to the period of his decease his purse was always 

 ready for the advancement of its usefulness. The 

 other gentleman, Mr. Wildsmith, had been for many 

 years an active member of Council, and at the time 

 of his death filled, with much advantage to the Society, 

 the office of Secretary. 



In December last, the Society had the satisfaction 

 of providing accommodation within its Hall for the 

 meetings of a kindred institution, viz. the West 

 Riding Geological and Polytechnic Society, when the 

 Museum was visited by many of the best informed 

 practical men in this district, who were much pleased 

 with its arrangements, and the reception they met 

 with. It is by such friendly communication that 

 the best interests of science are likely to be most 

 promoted. 



