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and to the Proprietors of the Barrow Hematite Steel 
Company, for their kindness in granting permission to 
visit their pit." 
Moved by Dr. Parsons, seconded by Mr. S. Seal, and carried — 
" That a cordial vote of thanks be given to the Chair- 
man for presiding." 
At the Dinner, which followed, Mr. Stanhope again occupied 
the chair, and proposed — " Success to the Society," to 
which the Hon. Secretary responded. 
Meeting of the Council at the Philosophical Hall, Leeds, 
May 21st, 1879. 
Mr. J ohn Brigg in the chair. Present — Messrs. Brigg, Davis, 
Atkinson, Tate, and Dr. Parsons. 
The Hon. Secretary read the minutes of last meeting, which 
were confirmed. 
After reading a letter from the Itev. E. Maule Cole, M.A., 
descriptive of the arrangements to be made for the summer 
excursion of the Society, to the Yorkshire Wolds, it was moved by 
Mr. Atkinson, seconded by Mr. Tate, and carried — "That the 
next excursion be from North Grimston to Driffield. 
Meeting of the Society at Driffield, on Wednesday and Thursday, 
July 2nd and 3rd, 1879. 
This year the Society had a two days' summer excursion. 
Alighting at North Grimston Station, the members were enter- 
tained to luncheon by Sir Charles W. Strickland, Bart., who, 
together with the Be v. E. Maule Cole, M.A., and Mr. J. B. 
Mortimer, F.G.S., acted as guides throughout the day. Whilst at 
Grimston, a visit was paid to the Oolitic Quarries, where Sir 
Charles Strickland explained the geological features of the country 
to those present. Wharram Percy was next visited, and specimens 
of Septarian iron ore obtained. After a visit to Burdale Tunnel, 
a circuit was made to view Deep Dale, one of the most character- 
istic of the dales, showing its origin, development, and end within a 
singularly short distance. From thence to Burdale Station, 
Thixendale, where train was taken to Driffield. At Driffield, a 
visit was paid to the museum of Mr. J. R. Mortimer, F.G.S., 
