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show the connection which Geology has with the Culti- 
vation of the Earth itself. And I trust, too, if we are 
not led to do so on the present occasion, yet that in the 
course of time we may pursue our ojierations in other 
parts of the Riding which are unconnected with the coal 
field — I mean that part in which what is called the 
Mountain Limestone particularly prevails. I am not 
sure whether our excellent friend. Professor Sedgwick, 
is just now in the room, but every one will feel great 
gratification in learning that he is in the town, and 
I trust that, in addition to the general information which 
he will be able to give you, he will particularly advert 
to that part which forms much the largest portion of the 
Riding of which he is a most distinguished native and 
ornament. (Hear.) I shall not now trouble you with 
any further observations, but beg to apprise }'ou that 
a paper will be read to you by Mr. Thorp, upon the 
Geology of this part of the Riding, and particularly as 
connected with its Agriculture. 
On the motion of Mr. Wilson, seconded by Mr. 
Hartop, the following gentlemen were elected members 
of the Society : — 
Rev. Dr. FENNELL, Wakefield. 
GEORGE BANKS, Esq., St. Catharine's, Doncaster. 
HENRY WALKER, Esq., Clifton. 
JOSEPH SCOTT, Esq., Badswortli Hall. 
E. B. BEAUMONT, Esq., Finningley Park. 
Dr. SCHOLFIELD, Doncaster. 
Mr. W. MOFFATT, Ditto. 
— WILSON OVEREND, Sheffield. 
— JOHN ATKINSON, Chesterfield. 
— JOSEPH MACHELL, Kirkstall. 
— EDWARD GREEN, Wakefield. 
— HENRY MORTON, Ditto. 
— BENJAMIN BRADSHAW, Upper Thong. 
— THOMAS SHEPHERD, Huddersfield. 
