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Mr. Bristow and himself during their exploration of these beds in 
different parts of the Midland Counties. He gave a careful corre- 
lation of the Avicula-contorta-series in this most typical section 
with others in different localities, and entered into some generaliza- 
tions as to their correlation with other deposits in Europe. 
Dr. Wrieut observed that Garden Cliff was classical ground to 
the Cotteswold Naturalists; ample details regarding its beds and 
their contents were recorded in some excellent papers in their 
Transactions ; but the wider views explained by his friend in his 
able paper added interest to this instructive section. The fauna 
contained in several of the beds had not yet been satisfactorily made 
out; for the fossils, though numerous, were all in the form of 
moulds in a fragmentary marl; and unless the moulds were gummed 
and dried on the spot, before removal, they could not be preserved. 
Although Mr. Etheridge had given a fair exposition of the views 
entertained by many of the authors who had written on these beds 
in this country, still it was right to state ‘that there was a great 
division of opinion as to whether the Avicula-contorta-series should 
be grouped with the Trias or with the Lias ; in his able Monograph 
on the ‘Contorta-zone’ Dr. Dittmar had shown that among all the 
geologists who had made this zone a special study (and the list 
included some of the most eminent of living naturalists), 
referred these beds to the Keuper, 21 referred them to the Lias, 
and 12 were undecided as to which formation they should be 
grouped with. 
The President then read a short paper by Mr. JAMES BuckMAN 
On some Flints found near Bradford Abbas, which elicited some 
remarks by Dr. Henry Bird on the similarity between the figures 
which accompanied the paper and like remains found by himself and 
other Cotteswoldians in their researches in Gloucestershire.—T.W. 
RicumMonD AnD Norru-Ripingc Naturatists’ FIeELD.cLtus.—A 
General Meeting of the Members of the Richmond and North-Riding 
Naturalists’ Field-club was held in the Magistrates’ Room, in the 
Town-hall, Richmond, the 14th of March, for the purpose of electing 
officers for the ensuing year. The following were appointed :—Pre- 
sident, E. Wood, Esq., F.G.S.; Vice- -presidents, the Rev. R. E. 
Roberts, Rev. James Tate, Lonsdale Bradley, Esq., F.G.S., James 
Ward, Esq., F.B.S. Edin., J. Bowe, Esq., R. Bowes, Esq., T. 'Thomp- 
son, Esq., F. Sanderson, Esq.; Treasurer, C. Other, jun., Esq. ; 
Secretary, Mr. James Aspdin. After some preliminary discussion, 
a question arose as to the ownership of the Museum, whether it was 
in the power of the trustees or the committee in management. This 
matter, however, was left over for further consideration.— E. Woon, 
Esq., F.G.S., then rose and said: ‘ Gentlemen—On taking the chair 
on this our opening meeting, a few words as to the future of our 
infant Club may not be inappropriate. As stated at a preliminary 
gathering, I accepted the honour of the presidential chair with 
great reluctance, but I already feel at home in my position, and 
most hopeful for the success and well-doing of our Club. I know 
