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Meeting held in the Municipal Buildings, May 9th, 1890, F. W. 

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



Exhibits : — 



Dr. E. Lloyd Jones showed specimens of teeth of woolly rhinoceros, 

 elephant, horse, and hyena from a cave in Carmarthenshire, with 

 coprolites of the hyena and bones ground by the same animal. Teeth 

 of the grizzly bear, bison, and reindeer from Castleton. Tooth of the 

 hippopotamus. A specimen of Cyrena from the Cambridge district. 



Mr. William Nelson exhibited and presented to the Club's local 

 collection the following land shells : — Bulimus moritanus, Clausilia rolphii, 

 C. laminata, and C. alhida (variety). Also Linnicsa peregi-a and L. 

 glutinoaa, fresh-water shells. 



EXCURSION TO THORPARCH AND BOSTON SPA. 



A most delightful excursion (the third of the season) was made on 

 Saturday, May 31st, 1890, to Thorparch, Boston Spa, and district, under 

 the most favourable auspices. The party, which numbered twenty-five, 

 left Leeds New Station by the 1.45 p.m. train, and in a journey of a little 

 under an hour reached Thorparch village, where they were joined by 

 Mr. John Emmet, F.L.S., whose knowledge of the botany and conchology 

 of this locality is complete. 



Through the great kindness of Mrs. Hatfeild, of Thorparch Hall, the 

 members had permission to go over these extensive grounds, and, further, 

 had generously placed at their disposal the services of the gamekeeper, 

 who proved an excellent guide. These advantages, combined with fine 

 weather, through rich woodland scenery and the picturesque Wharfe in 

 constantly changing views, gave much pleasure. The botanical section 

 was exceptionally strong, including the leader, Mr. John Emmet, Professor 

 L. C. Miall, F.L.S., F.G.S. ; Messrs. F. W. Branson, F.I.C., William 

 Kirkby, and W. H. Taylor. Members present and representing other 

 sections included Messrs. Harold Wager, Edgar R. Waite, F.L.S., W. E. 

 CoUinge, &c. 



The route taken was through the woods to Flint Mills, which takes its 

 name from the grinding of flint years ago, but which is now utilised 

 as a flour mill. Here also, it may be noted, is a capital view of the 

 magnesian limestone of this district. The party then returned, keeping 

 close to the bank of the river, where Jackdaw's Crag, opposite, was seen 

 to fine advantage in its spring verdure. A halt was made at the pond, 

 where dredging was pursued. Then again at the fine oak tree, remarkable 

 for its size and symmetry, notes on which, dating back 200 years, are in 

 the library of the Hall. After this enjoyable excursion the members 

 proceeded at six o'clock to the Royal Hotel at Boston Spa, where tea was 

 provided. With the exception of two members, who desired to see more 

 of the district, the party returned by the 7.15 train. 



