in scientific pursuits, have been the means of introdu- 

 cing him to the acquaintance of the learned men of all 

 countries. 



Intimately connected with this town, and deeply at- 

 tached to it, those eminent talents as a lecturer with 

 which he was endowed were ever at the service of any 

 •useful institution whose welfare he could thereby pro- 

 mote ; and though it is not our place here to allude to 

 Dr. Scoresby otherwise than in his public capacity, 

 there are few of us who cannot bear testimony to his 

 pleasing and courteous manners, and his private 

 individual worth. 



The removal, by death, of Mr. Ripley is also 

 much to be lamented by your society. One of its 

 originators, he has presented it with many of the fossils 

 and curiosities now exhibiting in your museum, and 

 notwithstanding his numerous professional engage- 

 ments, it was his unceasing endeavour to promote the 

 welfare of your institution on every occasion. 



The Council have also to regret the loss, by death, 

 of Mr. G. Buck, and, by their departure from Whitby, 

 of Mr. John Chapman and Mr. Hagill. As your late 

 Vice-President, Mr. Chapman's able and valuable ser- 

 vices have at all times been freely rendered to your 

 society; the before-named gentlemen were founders 

 and considerable benefactors of your institution. 



Your Council are sorry to observe that the sums 

 received for admission during the past year only 

 amount to 8/., exhibiting some reduction compared 



