INTRODUCTORY REPORT. 
In presenting the ninth volume of Transactions, 
the Committee regrets to have to accord a diminished 
attendance at the Meetings of the Club during the 
past two sessions, although some of the papers which 
have been read have been of more than average 
interest and ability. 
On June 6th, last, a very pleasant excursion was 
made to Rylstone, Grassington, Upper Wharfedale, 
and Bolton Abbey. 
On July 28th, 29th and 30th, last, an excursion 
was made to Stratford-on-Avon, Kenilworth, and 
Coventry. This excursion did not meet with the 
support which was expected, having regard to the 
interest of the places visited, only 14 members and 
friends joining the excursion. 
The Autumn Session was characterised by some 
very good work, and was closed on December 15th by 
a Musical Soirée under the direction of Mr. Matthew 
Birkett. The average attendance during the Session 
was 30 members, 18 friends, making a total of 49 
per meeting. 
The Spring Session which commenced on January 
19th, was of a varied, useful and interesting character. 
The average attendance was 27 members and 12 
friends making a total of 39 per meeting, 
The average attendance for the whole year was 
thus 44 per meeting ; which was 11 per meeting less 
than that of the preceding year. 
