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earnestness, and although it appears far from being exhausted, a very 

 numerous collection of bones has been turned up. Human remains, 

 representing some thirteen bodies, have been found in an excellent state 

 of preservation. Doubtless these human beings have been buried there, 

 as they were all found much in the same position, viz., sitting, with the 

 knees brought under the chin. Several specimens of bones of boars, red 

 deer, fox, dog, badger, grizzle and brown bears, &c., &c., have been found. 

 So far the excavations have not got beyond what is known as the Neolithic 

 period ; but judging from facts deduced from caves of similar formation, 

 it is very probable that the Paleolithic period will be found as the study 

 is pursued. The Elbolton Cave has doubtless also been inhabited by 

 human beings, as remains of charcoal fires, burnt bones, and pieces of 

 pottery have been found. 



A large number of specimens of bones, &c., from the lecturer's extra- 

 ordinary collection, obtained from the Elbolton Cave, was exhibited. 



Mr. Edgar E. Waite, F.L.S., proposed a vote of thanks, and, men- 

 tioning that on two occasions he had had the pleasure of accompanying 

 Mr. Jones into the cave, spoke of the great enthusiasm with which the 

 lecturer had gone into the work, and of the by no means always pleasant, 

 nor yet safe, occupation in turning up these animal remains. The motion 

 was seconded by Mr. Wm. Nettletou, and heartily endorsed by the 

 meeting. ■ 



Meeting held in the Municipal Buildings, April 21st, 1890, F. W. 

 Branson, F.I.C., F.C.S., in the chair. 



PROTOZOA. 

 • WASHINGTON TEESD.4.LE, F.R.M.S. 



The class protozoa is an extensive one, embracing most of the lowest 

 forms of animal life, mainly aquatic. This class has numerous sub- 

 divisions, and of late years has undergone much change in its classification. 

 Extracts were read from the address of the President (Dr. C. T. Hudson) 

 of the Royal Microscopical Society, London, which appears in the current 

 month's part of that Society's journal, where this subject is dealt with in 

 an interesting manner. In the discussion which followed, Mr. W. 

 Clapham informed the meeting that Melicerta ringens could be obtained 

 all the vear round from a small pond off York Road, Leeds. 



EXCURSION TO WOODLESFORD. 



The first excursion of the season for outdoor work of this Society was 

 made on Saturday, April 26th, to Woodlesford, Swillington, and district. 

 Some twenty members attended, proceeding to Woodlesford by the 

 1.10 p.m. train. The party here divided, the ornithologists taking 

 the country in the immediate neighbourhood of the river, while the 

 microscopists made for the pojids at Leventhorpe and Swillington. Fine 



