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Society copies of some of his valuable scien- 

 tific Publications; besides giving a similar 

 Donation to the Subscription Library, 



In the course of tf*e year, the Society has 

 been deprived of the services of one of the 

 Curators, Mr. Thomas Parkin, Jun.; who, 

 having removed to London, has resigned his 

 office. The present Meeting must, therefore, 

 appoint a Gentleman to succeed him. Our 

 growing collections will of course require 

 continued and increasing attention. 



In recording the progress of our own Insti- 

 tution, it is pleasing to notice, also, the 

 prosperity of others. The Literary and 

 Philosophical Societies of York, Hull, Leeds, 

 and Newcastle, with each of which we have 

 correspondence, are still advancing in their 

 useful career. The Council rejoice to add, 

 that the kindred Institution, recently com- 

 menced at Scarborough, has made such 

 rapid advances, that its collections already 

 rival those which have existed for years. 

 Much may be anticipated from the combined 

 exertions of the various societies now labour- 

 ing in the cause of science; and this Institu- 

 tion must endeavour, from year to year, to 

 contribute its fair proportion towards the 

 general fund of human knowledge. 



