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At the Annual Meeting, held at the Devonshire Arms, Skipton, 
a letter was read from Lord F. Cavendish, M.P., stating that his 
lordship was unable to be present, being prevented by illness. 
Walter Morrison, Esq., of Malham Tarn, was requested to 
preside, and kindly consented. 
The Secretary read the Annual Report of the Committee. 
The Treasurer read the Balance Sheet. 
The Chairman proposed their adoption, and gave an address. 
Proposed by Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Stott — "That the 
following gentlemen be elected members of the Society : 
Lord F. Cavendish, W. Morrison, J. Ray Eddy, J. B. 
Dewhurst, Wm. C. Slingsby, Ed. Drury, J. M. Barbour, 
and W. Emmott." Carried unanimously. 
On the motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Tate, the 
Marquis of Ripon was re-elected President. 
Proposed by Mr. Brigg, seconded by Professor Miall — "That 
the Vice-Presidents be re-elected, with the addition of 
Lord F. Cavendish, M.P., and Walter Morrison, J.P." 
Carried. 
Proposed by Mr. Stott, seconded by Mr. Barber — " That the 
Secretary and Treasurer be re-elected." Carried. 
Proposed by Mr. Tate, seconded by Mr. Bird — "That the 
Committee be re-elected." Carried. 
The following are the Council : — 
Pbesident. 
The Most Hon. the Marquess of Ripon, K.G., F.R.S., &c. 
Vice-Pkesidents. 
His Grace The Duke of Leeds. 
His Grace The Duke of Norfolk. 
The Right Hon. Earl Fitzwilliam. 
The Right Hon. Earl of Effingham. 
The Right Hon. Earl of Wharncliffe. 
The Right Hon. Earl of Dartmouth. 
The Right Hon. Lord Londesborough. 
The Right Hon. Lord Houghton. 
The Right Hon. Viscount Galway. 
The Right Hon. Yiscount Halifax. 
The Right Hon. Lord Frederick Chas. Cavendish, M.P. 
Sir C. W. Strickland, Bart. 
W. B. Denison, Esq., M.P. 
