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what common reason might suppose it would be, and it 
would be obviously incorrect in us to adopt any other system 
than that which is there laid down. This is only a faint 
outline of the many advantages which the study of Geology 
affords ; and upon its utility I need not dwell, for it is obvious 
in every step we take. I will not trespass upon your time 
by offering any further remarks of my own, but simply 
move that the business of the day be proceeded with. 
The following gentlemen were then elected members of 
the Society : — 
Sir W. B. Cooke, Bart. WTieatley. 
J. W. Childers, Esq. M.P. Cantley. 
P. D. Cooke, Esq., Ovvston. 
George Cooke, Esq., Carr- House. 
J. G. Elmsall, Esq., Woodlands. 
H. M. Greaves, Esq., Hesley. 
J. Fullerton, Esq. Thriberg Park. 
C. Wilson Faber, Esq., North Deigh- 
ton, Wetherby. 
W. B. Wrightsox, Esq. M.P., Cus- 
worth. 
Thomas Walker, Esq., Wilsick. 
Wm. Aldam, Jun. Esq., Warmsworth. 
G. C. Yareoroogh, Esq,. Campsmount. 
J. S. Bower, Esq. M. D., Broxholm. 
Epw. Kater, Esq., Mexborough. 
Rev. Geo. Chandler, Treeton. 
I Rev. \Nm. Monk, Owston. 
Mr. Wm. Eddison, Huddersfield. 
I Mr. George Masser, Leeds. 
Mr. John Maxfield, Wath. 
Mr. William Thorp, Thome. 
Mr. Jas. Alexander, Doncaster. 
Mr. Charles Baker, Do. 
Mr. Edmund Baxter, Do. 
Mr. Thomas Brooke, Do. 
Mr. Charles Jackson, Do. 
Mr. T. R. Mandall, Do. 
Mr. J. E. Morey, Do. 
> Mr. Isaac Morley, Do. 
I Mr. Edw. Sheardown, Do. 
I Mr. Robert Storrs, Do. 
Mr. G. C. Walker, Do. 
Mr. W. C. WijNIBerley, Do. 
The following Communications were then read to the 
Society : — 
