RECORDS OF MEETINGS. 
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The chair was taken by Mr. Richard Reynolds, F.C.S., in the 
unavoidable absence of Mr. A. Smith Woodward, F.L.S., F.G.S. 
Letters of regret for non-attendance were received from Lord 
Ripon, the Mayor of Hudders field, Messrs. J. T. Atkinson, W. 
Gregson, J. Stears, G. W. Lamplugh, and F. W. Branson. 
The Annual Report was read by the Hon. Secretary and adopted. 
The Financial Statement was presented by the Treasurer and 
adopted. 
The following new members were elected : — 
Edward Tomson Hartley, M.A., Skipton. 
Harry Mailer, London. 
Frank Wood, C.E., Wakefield. 
Ernest Haworth, Wakefield. 
Godfrey Bingley, Leeds. 
Resolved and carried unanimously that Mr. Thomas Hick, 
B.A., B.Sc, AL.S., of Owens College, Manchester, be elected an 
Honorary Member of the Society. 
The officers were then elected as follows : — 
President : The Marquis of Ripon, K.G. 
Vice-Presidents : 
Earl FitzwiUiam. James Booth, J.P., F.G.S. 
Earl of Wharncliffe. Dr. F. H. Bowman, F.R.S.E. 
Earl of Crewe Prof. A. H. Green, F.R.S., F.G.S. 
Viscount Halifax. W. H. Hudleston, F.R.S., F.G.S. 
Dr. H. C. Sorby, F.R.S., F.G.S., Richard Reynolds, F.C.S. 
Walter Morrison, M.P. J. Ray Eddy, F.G.S. 
W. T. W. S. Stanhope, J.P. 
Hon. Treasurer : William Cash, F.G.S. 
Hon. Secretary : W. Lower Carter, M.A., F.G.S. 
Auditor : George Patchett, junior. 
Council : 
J. T Atkinson, F.G.S. A. E. Preston, F.G.S. 
J. E. Bedford, F.G.S. Richard Rejaiolds, F.C.S. 
J. Ray Eddy, F.G.S. Walter Rowley, F.G.S. 
P. F. Kendall, F.G.S. John Stubbins, F.G.S. 
