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or cared for, can most fully appreciate the fine collection to 

 ■which Sedgwick so lai'gely contributed. He was truly a 

 fine and noble man, full of knowledge and originality ; and 

 as a lecturer, unrivalled for his clear reasoning, eloquence, 

 and humoui". His ability, kindness, and geniality as a 

 teacher, ever ready to instruct an earnest inquirer after wis- 

 dom, the joyous field excursions to many points of Geological 

 interest in the neighbourhood, mostly on horseback ; the wild 

 gallop across country, and frequent tumbles; the rare and 

 witty discourse of the Professor, as he stood hammer in hand 

 on the top of a stone heap, will be long and affectionately 

 remembered by many of his earlier pupils. As an old friend 

 and pupil in days gone by, it is my sorrowful satisfaction to 

 render this tribute to the great and good Professor who has 

 at last full of years and honours, gone to his rest." 



The late Mr. Bracebridge was a Member of the Society 

 from its formation also, and always took a great interest in 

 its success, and left a legacy of £19 19s. 



Dr. Thomson was also a member of the Society from 

 its commencement, and took great interest in its success. 



The Accounts for the year have been audited, and the 

 General Financial Statement to March 31st, 1873, is 

 appended to this report. 



The Museum, now containing a valuable and well- 

 arranged collection of Natural History, Geology, and 

 Antiquities, as well as a Library, which though not 

 extensive, contains many works of cost and value, is highly 

 creditable to the Town and County of Warwick, and 

 deserves a much greater amount of support than it has of 

 late years received. An excellent foundation has been 



