The Hull Meetmg. 23 



by the British Association Geoloi^-ical Photographs' Com- 

 mittee, boulders collected by the members of the East Ridings 

 Boulder Committee, local natural history and g-eological photo- 

 graphs by Messrs. W. S. Parrish, J. Hollingworth, A. Assert, 

 and C. W. Mason. Messrs. Backhouse exhibited models of 

 fungi, and Messrs. A. Brown and Sons had various specimens 

 which they have got together in connection with the recent 

 revival in nature study. 



The sectional meetings having been held, the General Com- 

 mittee met in the Literary and Philosophical Society's Hall, 

 behind the Museum, where the usual business was carried on, 

 and the usual discussion on the balance-sheet took place. It 

 was pointed out that, were the debt of the Union disposed of, it 

 would not be a difficult matter to carry on its work with its 

 present income, and it is to be hoped that the one or two hand- 

 some offers made at the meeting will be followed up from other 

 individuals and societies. Probably at no previous meeting have 

 so many changes taken place in the constitution of the Union ; 

 it is to be hoped that these may prove beneficial. Messrs. W. D. 

 Roebuck and E. Hawkesworth, having resigned the positions 

 they occupied, the following officers for 1903 were elected : — 

 President, Mr. W. D. Roebuck, F.L.S. ; Treasurer, Mr. J. H. 

 Howarth, F.G.S., Somerley, Halifax ; Editors, Messrs. T. W. 

 Woodhead, F. L.S., and T. Sheppard, F.G. S. ; Secretary, Mr. 

 T. Sheppard, the Museum, Hull. Divisional .Secretaries were 

 also appointed. 



Before the presidential address was delivered an interesting- 

 ceremony took place in the presence of members from all parts 

 of the county. This was a testimonial to Mr. Roebuck, in 

 recognition of his valuable services as Editor and Secretary. The 

 presentation was made by Mr. G. T. Porritt, F.L. S., F.E.S., 

 and took the form of a beautiful illuminated address in book 

 form and clock and bronzes. There is also a substantial balance 

 to the credit of the Testimonial Fund. Mr. Porritt then pre- 

 sented Mr. Hawkesworth with a handsome silver cigar case, 

 in recognition of his services as Joint Secretary in recent years. 



At 7.15 p.m. the chair was taken by the Sheriff of Hull 

 (Mr. Victor Dumoulin), who gave a cordial welcome to the 

 visitors. After certain formal business, Mr. P. F. Kendall, 

 F.G.S., read his address, entitled 'Problems in the Distribution 

 of Animals and Plants.' Votes of thanks were then passed to 

 the President, Sheriff, the local Societies, and others, which were 

 suitably acknowledged. 



1903 January .!• 



