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MINUTES. 
By the Chairman, " On a New Method of Studying 
the Optical Character of Minerals." The Hon. 
Sec, Messrs. J. Brigg, J. T. Atkinson, "W". Rowley, 
Dr. Parsons, E. Filliter, &c, took part in the 
discussion. 
On the motion of Dr. Parsons, seconded by Mr. John 
Brigg, a vote of thanks was given to the Chairman 
and Mr. Clark. 
Meeting of the Council at the Philosophical Hall, Leeds, 
May 29th, 1878. 
Mr. W. Sykes Ward in the chair. Present — Messrs. 
Davis, Ward, Tate, Filliter, Holt, Atkinson, and 
Dr. Parsons. 
The Hon. Sec. read the minutes of the last meeting of 
Council, which were adopted. 
Moved by Mr. Tate, seconded by Mr. Holt, and carried — 
" That the expenses at Selby (£2 9s. 6d.), and cost 
of advertisements in the Academy, Nature , &c, 
be paid." 
Moved by Mr. Atkinson, seconded by Mr. Filliter, and 
carried — " That the next meeting be held at Scar- 
borough instead of Bridlington, the date to be fixed 
by the Hon. Secretary when he has made the neces- 
sary arrangements." 
Moved by Mr. Holt, seconded by Dr. Parsons — " That 
the Papers profferred by Messrs. Blake and Cole be 
accepted, and that the Hon. Secretary be at liberty 
to correspond and appoint a Chairman." 
Dr. Parsons suggested that it would be useful if some 
field-work could be done at Scarborough. 
