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Some interesting Fossils from the Coal Measures of 

 the West Riding, including portions of Fossil Fishes, 

 have been received from Wakefield, through the kind- 

 ness of Mr. Martin Simpson; who has also presented a 

 few rare Fossils, from the Lias and Inferior Oolite. 

 Mr. Leckenby, of Scarborough, has likewise sent a 

 donation of Fossil Shells, from the Inferior Oolite at 

 Peak. 



Our collection of recent Shells has also been im- 

 proved, both by donations, and by purchase. 



The exchange of Reports with other Literary and 

 Philosophical Institutions, has taken place as usual: 

 and among other acquisitions obtained in this way, the 

 Council have to acknowledge the receipt of Part iii. 

 Vol. XV. of the Transactions of the Royal Society of 

 Edinburgh. In connection with this addition to our 

 Library, it is proper to notice, that Thomas Chapman, 

 Esq., observing that the books were ill accommodated, 

 has kindly fitted up shelves for their reception.* 



While the stores of our Museum are thus increasing 

 in number and value, it must needs become more 

 attractive and interesting to the lovers of science. In 

 this year, the number of Visitors has been nearly the 

 same as in last year, being about 500. Among these 

 were many individuals distinguished for science and 

 literature, not only from various parts of our own 

 country, but also from foreign lands : and it is gratifying 

 to notice, that the admission money this year has 



* Since this Report was read, the same gentleman has generously 

 presented a splendid cop}^ of Allan's Pictorial Tom- in the Mediter- 

 ranean. Rich presents have also been received from Dr. Foster, 

 Dr. Lee, and others, as enumerated in the Annual List of Donations. 



