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ductor, who also gave an account of the physical geology of the 
Purbeck area from the summit of Ballard Down, where one of the 
most extensive and magnificent views in Dorset is to be obtained. 
NOTES ON THE WORK OF THE GEOLOGICAL SECTION 
FOR SESSION 1912 - 13 . 
The.re were few T er meetings than usual held during the Winter 
Session, owing" to the illness of one lecturer and the withdrawal 
of another. Also the Chairman’s time and energy were much 
expended upon efforts to secure the Dent Collection of Barton 
Fossils, which, owing to the generosity of members, have 
fortunately been brought to a successful issue. It is hoped that 
monthly meetings will be held regularly this winter. Both the 
lectures and excursions of the past year were well attended, and 
the interest of members in geological subjects seemed to be well 
maintained. The number of members belonging to the Section, 
according to Rule 17, has been 50. 
At the Chairman’s request, Mr. H. St. Barbej has kindly con¬ 
sented to act as Honorary Secretary to the Section, and his 
services have already been of great value, and have much lightened 
the work of the Chairman. 
The most important event of the past year, not only to the 
Geological Section, but also to the Society as a whole, has been 
the purchase of the Dent Collection of Barton fossils, the posses¬ 
sion of which gives to the Society’s Museum an importance which 
will redound to its credit in scientific circles. The Chairman takes 
this opportunity of heartily thanking all those who generously 
responded to the appeal made for funds. The collection is now 
the property of the Society, for, though an appeal was made *0 
the public, there was practically no outside response, and the 
"whole sum—with the exception of a few shillings—was subscribed 
by members of the Society alone. The thanks of all are especially 
due to Sir Daniel Morris, who devoted much time and energy to 
the matter, and without whose aid the purchase could hardly have 
been carried through. 
The next event of importance has been the commencement of 
the work of displaying the geological collection of the Society. 
The Council have had four Museum cases constructed, which are 
now in the Society’s room. The design of these cases was pre¬ 
pared by the Chairman, in consultation with the former President, 
Dr. Smith Woodward, of the Natural History Museum at South 
Kensington. It is believed that they are the best that can be 
obtained for the purpose with the funds available. To display the 
Dent Collection adequately, at least six such cases will be required. 
It is proposed at present to exhibit a selection from this collection 
of the most important specimens In two cases, in the hope that 
funds will shortlv be available for the remainder. A begdnninp; in 
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