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brian horizon identical with that of North America and the 

 Continent became marked over a large area in the British 

 Isles. 



These discoveries stand out above many others which Pro- 

 fessor Lap worth has made in a long and energetic life, as land- 

 marks in British Geology. For these, more especially, the 

 Council has selected him to join the company of the leaders of 

 thought to whom the Wilde Medal has been awarded in past 

 times. We regret that he is unable to be here to receive it, 

 and hope that he will soon be restored to his usual health and 

 energy. 



The Secretary then read the following letter from Professor 

 Lapworth : — 

 "Sir, 



"Please convey to the President and Council my sincere 

 " apologies and regrets that owing to illness I am unable to 

 "attend the Meeting of the Society on the 28th, and thank 

 "them in person for the honour which they have done me 

 " by the award of the Wilde Medal. 



" I enclose with this a short expression of my thanks, 

 " which I shall be glad if you will read at the proper time. 



" I am, Sir, 



"Very truly yours, 



"CHARLES LAPWORTH." 



Reply of Professor Lapworth on being awarded the 

 Medal : — 



"Mr. President, 



"Sir, 

 " I am, indeed, grateful to the Council of the Manchester 

 "Literary and Philosophical Society for the distinction 

 "which they have conferred upon me by the award of the 

 "Wilde Medal. I am well aware that there are other 

 " British geologists more deserving of this honour, but I 

 " may perhaps presume that the Council have selected me, 



