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ical writers. Many points of interest in the civil and literary 
history of England have been illustrated by his writings, and 
as an Assistant Keeper of the Public Kecords he has borne an 
important part in the measures adopted for their preservation 
and use. 
The Council propose for election as Honorary Members, 
William Fairhairn, Esq., President of the British Association, 
and Charles T. Newton, Esq., of the British Museum. 
Of Mr. Fairhairn, it will suffice to say that he bears a name 
well known in the annals of Engineering Science, and that he 
is now the chief of one of the great Scientific Societies of the 
Country, which, like the one whose anniversary we celebrate 
this day, owes its origin and success to the same Founder. 
Mr. Newton has published a Map of the Roman Roads in 
Yorkshire, and to his Researches in Asia Minor the National 
Museum owes the possession of some of its most interesting 
specimens of Greek art in sculpture and architecture. 
By the demise of H. R. H. the Duchess of Kent the Society 
has lost one of its Patronesses. The Council feel that it is un¬ 
necessary for them to dwell upon the many estimable qualities 
of the deceased Princess, but they cannot refrain from expressing 
their deep sympathy with Her Majesty the Queen upon the 
mournful event of her mother’s death, to be followed so soon by 
the severest of earthly bereavements. 
The Address of Condolence to Her Majesty, which has been 
adopted by the present Meeting, bears with it, the Council feel 
assured, the heartfelt sympathy of every Member of the Society. 
The Council propose the Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean as a 
Vice-President of the Society, and Edwin Wade, Esq., the 
Sheriff of York, Dr. Swaine, and the Rev. Robert Daniel, as 
the New Members of Council, in the room of Wm. Reed, Esq., 
F. G. S., and O. A. Moore, Esq., who retire by rotation, and 
the Hon. and Very Rev. the Dean, proposed as a Vice-President. 
