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Council, however, have been able to provide more illustrations than usual through 

 the generosity of Mrs. Gray, who gave the sum of £61 4s. Od. for the preparation 

 of the eight plates of Grirvan Trilobites, and through the promise of a contribution 

 from Mr. F. AV, Harmer towards the cost of production of the plates of Pliocene 

 Mollusca. They are also indebted to Mrs. Shakespear for the drawings of text- 

 figures of Graptolites. Thanks are due to all these benefactors. 



Among the mernbers who have died during the past year the Council desire 

 especially to refer to the Rt. Hon. Lord Avebury, Dr. Tempest Anderson, and Mr. 

 W. H. Sutcliffe. Lord Avebury was among the oldest supporters of the Society, 

 and during recent years Mr. Sutcliffe had done much for the progress of 

 palseontological discovery in Lancashire and Yorkshire. To replace the numerous 

 losses recently sustained, the Council would welcome the help and personal 

 influence of the members in making the work and needs of the Society more 

 widely known among those who are interested in the study of fossils. During 

 recent years there has unfortunately been a steady decrease in the number of 

 subscribers. 



The thanks of the Society are due to the Council of the Geological Society for 

 permission both to store the stock of back volumes, and to hold the Council 

 Meetings and Annual General Meeting in their apartments. 



In conclusion, the Council much regret to have to record the retirement of the 

 Treasurer, Dr. George J. Hinde, F.R.S., after ten years of highly valued service. 

 Dr. Hinde first joined the Council in 1897, and special thanks are due to him for 

 the untiring efforts he has made for the welfare of the Society. 



It is proposed that the retiring members of the Council be Miss Johnston, Prof. 

 Garwood, Mr. Knip e, and Prof. Sollas ; that the new members be Bishop 

 Mitchinson, Dr. F. A. Bather, Mr. R. S. Herries, and Mr. W. K. Spencer ; that 

 the President be Dr. Henry Woodward ; the Treasurer, Mr. R. S. Herries ; and 

 the Secretary, Dr. A. Smith Woodward. 



Annexed is the Balance-sheet. 



