COUNCIL FOR 1872. 
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Since the last Annual Meeting, one of the most eminent of 
our Honorary Members, Professor Sedgwick, has been removed 
by death. His name is found in the first list, that of 1825. 
No name is more distinguished in the History of English 
Geology. By his labours, the nature and geological relations 
of some of the most important but least known districts of the 
Kingdom have been fixed on the basis of accurate observation. 
As a Professor of Geology, by his genial character, his com¬ 
prehensive knowledge, and his philosophical eloquence, he has 
trained a long succession of academical students, and inspired 
them with his own enthusiasm for geological research. 
