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PROCEEDINGS OF THE 
I. On the geological structure of the Abberley 
Hills, illustrated by specimens of the rocks, by the 
Rev. Thomas Pearson, of Great Witley. 
II. Observations on Ornithology, and the Varia- 
tions of the Seasons, illustrated by ornithological 
preparations from the Museum, and by drawings 
from the portfolio of the author, Mrs. G. Perrott, 
of Fladbury ; read by Omwell Lloyd, Esq. 
III. On some striking Meteorological Phenomena 
lately observed in this county, accompanied by illus- 
trative sketches, by Mr. E. Lees, of Worcester. 
It was then moved by Arthur Skey, Esq., of 
Spring Grove, seconded by Edward Morris, Esq., 
and resolved unanimously, that the thanks of the 
Meeting be given to the authors of the communica- 
tions which had j ust been read. 
The Chairman having announced the names of the 
Officers and Council for the ensuing year, it was 
resolved. 
On the motion of the Rev. T. Pearson, seconded 
by Dr. Hastings, that the cordial thanks of the 
Society be given to Sir Christopher Sidney Smith, 
Bart., President, to Mr. John Evans, Hon. Secretary, 
to Mr. Edwin Lees, Hon. Curator, and to the other 
gentlemen composing the Council for the past year, 
for the efficient manner in which they have conducted 
the affairs of the Society. 
On the motion of the Rev. H. J. Hastings, of 
Arely, seconded by Mr. John Evans, that the thanks 
of the Meeting be given to the Mayor for the use of 
the Guildhall. 
