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arrangements for the annual meeting to be held at Leeds, on 
Wednesday, 30th October, made by the Honorary Secretary be con- 
firmed ; that the Marquis of Ripon occupy the chair, and papers 
be accepted from Messrs. De Ranee, Vine, Tate, Lamplugh, Hick, 
and Rev. E. Jones. 
It was also resolved that the members dine at the conclusion of 
the meeting at the Queen's Hotel. 
Mr. G. H. Parke proposed, Mr. Carter seconded, and carried, — 
That the Leeds Geologists' Association be invited, through their 
Secretary, to be present at the annual meeting. 
Mr. T. W. Embleton, through the Honorary Secretary, presented 
to the Society a large amount of matter relating to its earlier years 
which were of great assistance to the Honorary Secretary in the 
preparation of the History of the Society recently pubHshed, where- 
upon it vras resolved on the motion of ^Ir. T. Tate, F.G.S., seconded 
by Mr. G. H. Parke, F.G.S.,— 
That the best thanks of the Society be tendered to Mr. Embleton 
for his valuable gift. 
Annual Meeting held at the Museum, Leeds, on Wednesday, 
October 30th. 1889. 
The President the Marquis of Ripon in the chair. 
The Hon. Secretary read the Minutes of the last General Meeting 
which were confirmed. 
The Hon. Secretary read the Annual Report and made a 
financial statement which was approved. 
On the motion of Mr. R. Carter, seconded by Mr. T. W. 
Embleton, the Marquis of Ripon, K.G., was re-elected President for 
the ensuing year. 
On the motion of Mr. Davis, seconded by Mr. Atkinson, the 
Vice-Presidents were re-elected. 
Mr. W. Cheetham proposed and Mr. W. Rowley seconded, and 
it was carried, that Mr. James W. Davis be re-elected Hon. Secretary, 
and that Mr. Wm. Cash be re-elected Treasurer. 
On the motion of the Rev. J. Stanley Tute the Members forming 
the Council were re-elected. 
Mr Davis moved and Mr. Eddy seconded that Mr. J. T. 
