Vlll REPORT OF THE COUNCIL FOR igij. 
W. H. Cooper, of Aislaby Hall, who we trust will long be with 
us. 
The work of further labelling the Collection has continued 
throughout the 3’ear under review. The whole of the Cases in 
the Bird Gallery have been completed in bold type, giving not 
onl}^ the names but the locality from which the specimen was 
obtained and the name of the donor. 
Most of the Geological Galleries and Cases have been 
painted, the specimens washed, re-mounted and re-labelled ; 
whilst the Collections of China and Pottery round the Central 
Hall and Gallery have received unremitting care from Mr. 
Hurst. 
The Tempest Anderson Hall has also been painted through¬ 
out. It had not been done since its erection in 1911—12, and 
now presents a noble appearance, and is the admiration of all 
visitors. 
A pleasing innovation introduced during the past year has 
been that of temporary exhibits in the Central Hall. A fine 
collection of British Fungi by Mr. Bellerby created much 
interest ; British Ferns by our Sub-Curator, Mr. Watson ; 
Orchids by our President ; and various curious and rare 
botanical specimens sent by Messrs. Hurst, Gayner, and 
Elmhirst, have been much appreciated by our members. ' Mr. 
S. Walker not only supplied a case of living caterpillars of the 
Puss Moth, but entertained a considerable audience by exhibit¬ 
ing and explaining the magnificent Collection of Moths and 
Butteiflies made and presented to our Society by Mr. Allis. 
Increasing difficulty has been found in securing papers for 
monthly meetings, and your Council would appeal to the mem¬ 
bers of the Society to come forward and introduce subjects for 
discussion. Amongst the most interesting papers read was 
one by Mr. George Benson on a former York Worthy, John 
Browne, whose portrait and short biographical sketch will be 
found at page i of this Report. 
The following is a full list of the Lectures delivered in the 
Tempest Anderson Hall: 
Thursda}', January 4th.—“An Alpine Journey from Thun to Chamonix via 
Zermat and Courmayeur.” By G. Yeld, M.A. 
Thursday, January i8th.—“Airships.” By Tillemont-Thomason. 
Thursday, February ist.—“ Dust on Land and Sea.” By F. W. Saxby. 
