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RECOEDS OF MEETINGS. 
Fountains' Hall, who conducted them round the ornamental 
gardens. The Marquis of Ripon met the members at the Abbey, 
and showed them over the ruins, pointing out many interesting 
features, and detailing the work that had to be done in order to 
keep the fabric from falling further into ruins. His Lordship 
then entertained the members and their friends to tea in the 
calefactory. 
The Annual Meeting was held at the Town Hall, Ripon, 
in the Large Room, kindly placed at the disposal of the Society 
by the Mayor and Corporation. The President, The Marquis of 
Ripon, K.G., occupied the chair. 
The minutes of the previous General Meeting were read and 
confirmed. 
Letters of regret for non-attendance were read from The 
Mayor of Ripon (Mr. Tom Williamson), The Bishop of Ripon, 
Messrs, W. Simpson, F. F. Walton, A. R. Dwerryhouse, R, Akeroyd, 
J. Bedford, J. T. Atkinson, H. S. Childe, J. Hawell, G. Slater, 
A. H. Pawson, AV. C. Slingsby, G. H. Parke, F. W. Branson, 
W. Cash, E. Martin, J. F. lanson, W. E. Garforth, and 
C. W. Fennell. 
The Hon. Secretary read the Annual Report, and, in the 
absence of the Treasurer, presented the Financial Statement, both 
of which were adopted. 
The following new members were elected : — 
Albert Jowett, B.Sc, Bradford. 
J. Mitchell Wilson, M.D., Doncaster. 
Edwin Martin, Filey. 
Adam Millward, Harrogate. 
Abraham Lambert, Harrogate. 
The Officers and Council for 1898 were then elected: — 
President : 
The Marquis of Ripon, K.G. 
Vice-Presidents : 
Earl Fitzwilliam, K.G. 
Earl of Wharncliffe. 
Earl of Crewe. 
