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fera of Hammerfest, Norway/ by E. W. Burgess ; ‘ Oh 
Crinoids/ by W. Madelev ; and ‘On a Boring at Shiilingford, 
near Wallingford (on Thames),’ bv A. J. Jukes-Browne, 
B.A., F.G.S.” 
Mr. W. B. Hughes, F.L.S., proposed the re-election of 
Mr. Lawson Tait, L.LD., F.R.C.S.. as secretary to the Union, 
and that Hr. T. JStacey Wilson (Birmingham Philosophical 
Society) be appointed as his colleague in place of Mr. Kineton 
Parlies, resigned. In the course of his remarks he said he 
thought their thanks were due to the Dudley Society for in¬ 
viting them there that day, and for the excellent manner in 
which they had looked after their interests. He was pleased 
to say that the Birmingham and Dudley Societies had worked 
together most harmoniously. They would, he thought, all 
agree with him that Dudley and district was a most interest- 
ing place both pictorially and historically, as well as 
geologically—and he might also add socially—and he was 
confident that during their visit they would find plenty to 
attract and absorb their attention. 
Professor Hillliouse (Mason College) seconded the pro¬ 
position. He remarked that Mr. Lawson Tait was one of the 
prime founders of the Union, and had done all in his power 
to promote its interests. As a secretarial colleague to Mr. 
Lawson Tait they wanted a gentleman with enthusiasm 
tempered with a wise discretion, and he believed that in Dr. 
Wilson they had such a person, and that he would prove a 
most valuable secretary. 
The resolution was unanimously carried, and Dr. Wilson 
briefly returned thanks, and expressed his willingness to do 
all he could to promote the welfare of the Union. 
On the motion of the Rev. 0. M. Feilden, seconded by 
Mr. Charles Pumphrey, a hearty vote of thanks was passed 
to the president (Mr. G. PI. Claugliton), who briefly responded, 
and the annual meeting closed. 
It may be added that the locale of next year’s annual 
meeting was discussed, but it was decided to leave the matter 
in the hands of the Executive Council. It had been arranged 
that following the annual meeting the party should be con¬ 
veyed to Oakham for the purpose of visiting Cox’s Rough 
quarry, and of hearing a description of the hills by Mr. E. B. 
Marten, but at the time arranged for the start rain descended 
in torrents, and, as it continued, this very pleasant trip had to 
be abandoned. 
Early in the evening the annual dinner of the Union took 
