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YORKSHIRE NATURALISTS UNION. 
The "Naturalist" still continues to forge ahead in the 
estimation of an increasing number of readers. Its wealth of illus- 
tration, and the variety, quantity, and interest of its printed matter, 
do great credit to the contributors and to the editorial staff, and 
your executive desires to take this opportunity of expressing its 
great appreciation of their efforts. 
The PresidenCT^ for 1908 has been offered to and 
accepted by Dr. Wheelton Hind, F.G. S. 
The Union desires to express its indebtedness to Mr. C. 
Crossland for his services during the year. Mr. Crossland has 
attended nearly all the meetings, and has taken a deep personal 
interest in the affairs of the Union in the past year, as in pre- 
ceding years. 
The Treasurer of the Union.— In accordance with the 
wishes of Mr. J. H. Howarth, expressed at the Annual Meeting 
at York, the Executive had to consider the question of finding 
a Treasurer in his place. The sub-committee which was appointed 
approached Mr. H. Culpin of Doncaster, who has accepted the 
office. 
The Executive wishes to record it great indebtedness to Mr. 
Howarth for his successful management of the Union's finances at 
a time when much care in connection with the matter was 
required. 
Secretaryship. — To assist the Hon. Secretary as much 
as possible, will all those members w^ho can, kindly give instruc- 
tions to their bankers to pay their subscriptions in to the Union's 
bankers direct. Forms for this purpose will be gladly sent on 
application being made to the Secretary of the Union. 
The Balance Sheet, etc., for 1907 will be found at the end of 
the igo8 Report. 
