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ANNUAL REPORT FOR 1913. 
described the occurrence of what are called " Burnt Oil Shales," in 
the oil shale region of Scotland. 
The Whitsuntide meeting was held at Market Weighton, the 
excursions being under the leadership of Prof. Kendall and Mr. 
J. W. Stather. The general meeting w^as held in the Londesborough 
Hotel, Market Weighton, on Saturday, May 10th. After the formal 
business a discussion on The geological problems affecting the pro- 
posed Humber Tunnel" took place, in which Prof. Kendall, 
Messrs, Stather, McTurk, Williams and the Hon. Sec. took part. 
The discussion aroused considerable interest, the principal Yorkshire 
papers being represented. 
The attendance at the Stokesley meeting was affected by the 
dif&culty members experienced in securing accommodation. Under 
Mr. Burton's leadership a number of interesting excursions were made 
including one to the important Jurassic plant beds from which valuable 
material had been obtained. As the members were dispersed in- 
several villages through the difficulty in securing accommodation, it 
was not convenient to hold a general meeting. 
The Annual Meeting was held in the Grand Hotel, Huddersfield, 
on Thursday, November 20th, when it was announced that the excur- 
sions for 1914 would be held as follows : — 
Cravex District (Easter). 
Sheffield (June). 
Thirsk (September). 
Mr. R. H. Tiddeman was unanimously elected President for 1914. 
The retiring Hon. Secretary, Mr. Cosmo Johns, was thanked for his 
services and Mr. A. Gilligan, B.Sc, F.G.S., the University, Leeds, was 
appointed in his place. Mr. Alfred Harker, the retiring President, 
delivered an address on Some Features of Canadian Geology." Mr. 
Harker was warmly thanked for his services during two years as 
President and for his address. The following papers were read and 
discussed : — 
" Joints and their Relation to Folding," by Prof. Kendall. 
" The Millstone Grit Series of Masham," by W. Bisat, Esq. 
" A New Carboniferous Nautiloid," by Dr. Wheelton Hind. 
The Analysis of Ilkley Spa Water," by B. A. Burrell, Esq., F.I.C. 
Prof. W. G. Fearnsides, the newly appointed Sorby Professor of 
Geology at Sheffield University, was elected Local Secretary for 
Sheffield. 
C. J. 
