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Transactions of the North of England Institute of Mining and 
Mechanical Engineers. 
As most of the principal Scientific Societies, English and 
Foreign, exchange their publications with the Society, it 
may be stated that a list of such works can always be seen 
in the Library. The importance of these publications cannot 
be too highly estimated. 
One of the most pressing matters connected with the 
Library is the binding of the books. Several hundred 
unbound volumes are received annually, and now that the 
whole of the books are placed so that they can be seen, the 
irregularity in the appearance of the shelves is very 
objectionable; and it is hoped that funds will soon be 
available for binding some of the more important works. 
The Council consider it desirable to continue the system 
of electing sectional associates, and a resolution on the 
subject will be submitted to the Annual General Meeting 
for the approval of the Members. 
It was moved by Mr. John Angell, seconded by Mr. 
James Smith, and resolved : “ That the Annual Eeport be 
adopted and printed in the Society’s Proceedings.” 
It was moved by Mr. William Beockbank, seconded by 
Mr. John B. Millar, and resolved: “ That the system of 
electinof Sectional Associates be continued during the ensu- 
ing Session.” 
Dr. Bottomley announced his wish not to continue in 
office as Secretary; and on the motion of Mr. Charles 
Bailey, seconded by Dr. A. Schuster, a hearty vote of 
thanks was passed to Dr. Bottomley for the services he has 
rendered the Society as Secretary during the last two 
years. 
