610 
when they hoped to get together a number of gentlemen 
from all parts of Yorkshire who were interested in the 
Society. By that means, he hoped, would be brought about 
something like a revival in the activity and resources of the 
Society. 
Frederick William Mowbray, Esq., consulting engineer, 
of Shipley ; and Dr. John Le Gay Brereton, of Horton- 
lane, Bradford, were elected Members of the Society. 
Mr. W. S. Ward, the Secretary, read the following 
financial statement for the past year : — 
STATEMENT OF EECEIPTS AND EXPE NDITUKE 
Of the Geological and Polytechnic Society of the West Biding of Yorkshire. 
From January 22nd, 1857, to January 28th, 1858. 
DR. 
By Balance in Mr. Battman's hand3 
„ Balance in Treasurer's hands. . . . 
„ Subscriptions — 
From 1 Member for 1852 
„ 1 ,. 1853 
1854 
1855 
1856 
1857 
1S58 
£. s. d. 
8 8 6 
7 16 6 
0 13 
0 13 
0 13 
1 19 
18 4 
57 4 
0 13 
£96 4 0 
LIABILITIES. £. e. d. 
Messrs. Bainea 30 12 8 
Philosophical Hall 3 10 0 
Salary of Assistant Secretary 21 8 3 
£55 10 11 
CR. £. s. d. 
To Collecting Subscriptions 2 7 4 
„ Postages 2 6 8 
„ Rent of Museum, on account .. 26 10 0 
,, Messrs. Baines, on account 20 0 0 
„ Expenses of Meetings 2 3 0 
„ Subscription to the Palaeonto- 
grapbical Society for 1856-57 .. 2 2 0 
„ Assistant Secretary, on account 25 12 0 
„ Stationery 0 6 8 
„ Lithographing and Etching and 
Printing Plates 3 16 0 
„ Sundries 1 14 2 
,, Deficiency in Mr. Battman's 
accounts 8 8 6 
„ Balance in Treasurer's hands.... 0 17 8 
£36 4 0 
ASSETS. £. «. d. 
Cash in Treasurer's hands 0 17 8 
Arrears of Subscription 26 13 0 
£27 10 8 
The Chairman then called upon the Secretary to read 
the first Paper, 
ON THE DISCOVERY OF ROMAN REMAINS AT FILEY. BY 
DR. PRITCHARD, OF FILEY. 
The discovery of a Roman Fort on the Cairn Head, 
immediately above the Brigg, has created considerable 
excitement in this lovely watering place — the rising 
