TWELFTH REPORT. 



The history of this Institution, during its Twelfth 

 year, presents but little that is worthy of record. 

 As usual there are matters to report which excite 

 regret, but more that invite us to congratulation. 



The Council are happy to observe, that the 

 number of Visitors in this year's list is considerably 

 greater than in either of the two former years, 

 being no less than 415. The admission money 

 has not increased in proportion, the amount being 

 only £5 18s. 



The List of Donations presented to the Museum 

 during the year, though less extensive than in the 

 former year, comprises articles of no small value^ 

 and may be referred to as a proof of the continued 

 attachment felt for the Society. Among these 

 are some articles possessing considerable local 

 interest, as having been found in making excava- 

 tions in the line of the l^ailway, and in digging out 

 the foundations of the old Bridge at Whitby. It 

 is hoped that others who have obtained such relics, 

 may also be induced to deposit them in a place 

 where they are likely to be preserved for ages. 



The Royal Society of Edinburgh, in continuance 

 of its former liberality, has presented another 

 portion of its Transactions, Vol. xii. Part ii. 



Mr. Andrew Sanders, of Stockton, formerly one 

 of the Secretaries, has, in addition to many previ- 



