ANNllA L GENERA L ~!F,F.T1NG.

ANNU AL GENERAL MEETING.

FEBRUARY 1ST, 1895.

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Lieut.-General C. A. McMAHON, F.G.S., President, in theChair.

Dr, G. J. Hinde and Mr. J. Slade were appointed Scrutineersof the ballot.

The following Report of the Council for the year 1894 wasthen read:-

T H E numerical strength of the Association on the 31st ofDecember, 1894, was as follows :-

Honorary Members . 16Ordinary Memhers-

a. Life Members (Compounded) 159b. Old Country Members (5s. Annual Subscription) 8c. Other Members (lOS. Annual Subscription). 358

Total 54 1

During the year 27 new members were elected.The Council regrets that the Association lost 9 members by

death: Mrs. Cohen, J. Frost Creswick, W. Holmes (of Balham),H. B. Mackeson, Charles Gill Martin, A. R. S. Methven, J. Bick­erton .Morgan, Adam Murray, William Topley. J. BickertonMorgan, one of the most promising geologists of the youngerschool, had only been elected a member in 1893; Henry BeanMackeson, an old member of the Association, had contributed toyour PROCEEDINGS, assisted in your excursions, and will be longremembered for his work and discoveries in the Hythe Beds;Adam Murray, one of the oldest and best-known members, was,until recent years, a constant figure at your excursions. We-havealso to deplore the loss of William Topley, who became a memberin 1882. Mr. Tapley held the office of President for 1885­1887, and was almost continuously a member of your Council,which he regularly attended, taking the utmost interest in youraffairs. You yourselves knew him best as an admirable leader inthe excursions, and his death makes a gap in the ranks of thetrue friends of the Association which it will be very difficultto fill.

Omitting the "Record" and "Paris Basin," the income ofthe Association for 1894 was £236 4s. 9d., and the expenditure

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G E 0 LOG I 5 T 5' A 5 5 0 C I A T ION .Income and Expenditure for the Year' ending Dec. 31st, 1894. «:1'.

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£248 12 7

To Balance from 1893

" Life Compositions

" Admission Fees" Annual Subscriptions" Dividends on Nottingham Corporation Stock ...

" Sale of Publications" Sale of ., Record"

" Sale of "Paris Basin " ...

£ s. d.

5 II

23 5 0

13 10 0

169 5 0

23 2 10

7 I II

6 0 0

o 16 8

By Printing ,. Proceedings " ...

" " Monthly Circulars" Illustrating" Proceed ings " and Circulars" Miscellaneous Printing" Postages" Addressing ..." Library" Binding Sto ck of II Record "

" Attendance, Gas, etc., at Evening Meetings

" Excursions ." Insurance .

" Stationery .." Miscellaneous Expens es

" Cash in hand, Dec. 31st, 1894

£ s, d.

88 6 419 0 6

14 19 415 3 9 >z36 14 0 Z

c::8 II 0 ;..

r-8 18 3 ~

2 6 IIt'lZ

18 12 0 t'l;<:l:l>

13 I 4- r-I 10 0 ~

:'l4- 10 3 [%l...,o 18 II z

16 3 0 r- - --

£248 12 i

r rth January, 1895.

We have compared the above account with the vouchers and find it to be correct .We have also verified the inve stment of £797 175. 3d. Nottingham Corporation Stock .

JAS. D. HARDY. J'JOHN HOPKI NSON . Auditors.

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£230 2S. Sd. These figures show a certain falling off in thereceipts as compared with the last few years, which is due to acombination of causes. In the first place the raising of thecomposition fee has, as was anticipated, reduced the receiptsfrom that source, there having been four compounders last year(only one of whom paid the increased fee), as compared witheight, the average of the last few years. Then the number ofnew members elected was smaller than usual. This has its effecton the receipts from annual subscriptions as well as on the ad­mission fees. Further, the income derived from the sale ofpublications has diminished, and there was none at all fromadvertisements. Nevertheless, the expenditure has been kept wellwithin the income, and that without in any way cutting down thesums usually allotted to the various items that go to make up thetotal, while a balance of £ r 6 3S. has been carried on to thecurrent year. Although, therefore, your Council has not beenable to ask the trustees to invest any money during the pastyear, it WIll be seen that the usefulness of the Association hasbeen in no way curtailed, and your Council considers that themembers have every reason to be satisfied with its financialcondition.

During the year the usual five numbers of PROCEEDINGS havebeen published; these, with the title pages, contents, and indexsince issued, complete Volume XIII. These five numbers com­prise 204 pages, with five plates and a folding diagram; there arein addition thirty-eight illustrations in the text. You are indebtedto Mr. A. Smith Woodward for Plates V -md VI, and to Mr. W.W. Watts for Plates VIII and IX.

A large number of Memoirs of the Geological Survey, includ­iug the" Lower Oolitic Rocks of England," by H. B. WOOdward,has been presented to the library by the Director General of theGeological Survey. To the liberality of the Government of theUnited States of America, the Association is indebted for numer­ous Monographs and Bulletins of the United States GeologicalSurvey.

Seventeen volumes of completed Memoirs of the Palseonto­graphical Society have been hound, and thus rendered availablefor circulation. 11ze Geologicaljl1agazine, The QuarterlyJournal ofthe Geological Society, The Proceedings of the Societies if Liverpooland Manchester, and The Bulletins of the Societe Geologique deFrance, and of the Geological Society of America have all beenhound up to date. and can now be issued to members. Altogetherfifty-five volumes have been bound during the year. The Councilwould draw attention to the fact that all the books in the libraryare now accessible to the members.

Your thanks are due to Mr. Henry Fleck for assistingthe Librarian in preparing for the issue of a revised Cata­logue.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETI:"IG.

The following is a list of the Papers read at the eveningmeetings :-

"On the Genesis of the Chalk," by W. FRASER HUME, D.Sc., F.G.S."Geology in the Field and in the Study," by HORACE B. WOODWARD,

F.G.S."The H ythe Beds of the Lower Greensand in the Liphook and Hindhead

Districts," by BINSTEAD FOWLER."Tertiary Man," by J. B. M. FINDLAY."Note on a large Mass of Chalk at Catworth, in Huntingdonshire." by

A. C. G. CAMERON, M.A .• F.G.S., with an appendix "On some Boulderscollected by Mr. Cameron," by W. W. WATTS, M.A., F.G.S.

"On the Distribution and Relations of the Westleton and Glacial Gravelsin parts of Oxfordshire and Berkshire," by H. J. OSBORNE-WHITE, F.G.S.

" The Geology of South Shropshire," by Professor CHARLES LAPWORTH,LL.D, F.R.S., and W. W. WATTS, M.A., F.GS.

" Notes of a Geological Excursion in Switzerland," by Professor McKENNYHUGHES, F.R.S., H. W. MONCK rON, F.G.S.,and Dr. FRASER HUME.

Lectures were delivered by Dr. G. J. Hmde, F.G.S., on"Fossil Sponges: their characters, modes of occurrence, andconditions of preservation," on April 6th; and by ProfessorLapworth, LL.D., F.R.S., on "Geology and the Relief of theGlobe." Your thanks are due to these lecturers.

Instead of the usual conversazione, held in November, yourCouncil decided to hold a lantern exhibition of slides of geo­logical interest. From the excellence of the exhibition, and thegeneral approval expressed by those present, the Council hasreason to believe that this innovation was appreciated by themembers. Your thanks are due to those who contributed to thesuccess of the exhihit, especially' to Messrs. Geo. F. Harris,Edouard Lardeur, Wm. Thomas, C. J. Burrow, and HenryPreston, the latter member having journeyed specially fromGrantham to assist in the success of the evening.

The following Museums, etc., were visited during 189+ :-The Collection of Flint Implements and Restored Flints from Crayford

formed by Mr. F. C. J. Spurrell, on March loth, when an address on"The Process of Manufacture of Flint Implements by Pre-historicMan," was delivered by Mr Spurrel!.

The British Museum (Natural History), on March 17th, when the Keeperof Geology, Dr. Henry Woodward, F.R.S., P.G.S., gave a demonstrationon the" Fossil Reptilia."

The Woodwardian Museum, Cambridge. on May r gth, when Prof. T.McKenny Hughes, F.R.S., F.G.S., Woodwardian Professor of Geologyin the University, gave a short address on the origin and contents ofthe Museum.

The Collections of Flint Implements and other Pre-historic Remains, chieflyfrom the neighbourhood of Caddington and Dunstable, formed by Mr.Worthington G. Smith, F.L.S., on May 26th, when the collections wereexplained by Mr. Smith.

The Shrewsbtrry Museum, on August 3rd, when the party was received byMr. Wm. Lyon Browne, Mayor of Shrewsbury, and the contents ofthe Museum were explained by Mr. Phillips.

The following is a list of the excursions made during the past

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year, detailed reports of which will be found in numhers 8 and 10

of vol. xiii of the PROCEEDI:\GS:

Upfield Green, F.G.S.Beeby Tho m p son,

F.G.S., and W. D.Crick, F.G.S.

G. Leveson Gower,F.5.A., and \V.Tapley, F.R.S.

Prof. T. McKennyHughes, F.R.S., andJ. E. Marr, F.R.S.

]. Hopkinson, F.G.S.,and Worthington G.Smith, F.L.S.

Dr. H. Hicks, F.R.S.

DIRECTORS.

F. C. J. Spurrell, F.G.S·J. Starkie Gardner.

Dun-

Redhill and N utfield.

Shropshire.

Herne Bay.Guildford.

Caddington andstable.

Elstree.

Cambridge and Ely.

North Finchley and Whet­stone.

Gravesend and N orthfleet,

Oxted and Titsey.

Barefield.Wellingborough.

PLACE.

East Wickham (Kent).Bournemouth,Barton, etc.

Prof. T. Rupert Jones,F.R.S., and F. C. J.Spurrell, F.G.S.

C. J. A. Me) er, F.G.S.,and H. W. Monckton,F.G.S.

\Y. Whitaker, F.R S.J. W. Gregory, D.Se.,

F.G.S.Prof. C. Lapworth,

LL.D., F.R.S, andW. W. Watts, M.A.,F.G.S.

Rev. Prof. J. F. Blake,M.A., F.G.S.

Increased interest has been manifested during the past yearin the excursions of the Association, and the attendance of mem­bers and their friends has been exceptionally large. Upon twooccasions the proceedings were somewhat hampered by a largeinflux of members, without previous notice having been given;although fuJly aware of the difficulties of this question, yourCouncil desires to impress upon aJl the desirability of givingnotice of intended participation in excursions, when requested todo so. However, to meet the growing wants of the Association,it is hoped during the ensuing season to slightly increase thenumber of short excursions near London, by which means thetypical localities will be visited more frequently in a courseof years.

Your thanks are due to the directors of all the excursions;also to the following ladies and gentlemen for assistance andhospitality :-

Mr. F. C. J. Spurrell, F.G.S., on March loth; Dr. H. Wood­ward, F.R.S., P.G.S., on March 17th; Mr. F. Pilkington, F.C.S"

May 26th (whole day).

July 30th to August 4th(Long Excursion).

November loth.

June 30th (whole day).July zrst,

May 12th to 15th (Whit­suntide).

June rfith,

May 5th.

June znd.

DATE.

March 10th.March 23rd to 27th

(Easter).April 14th.April zSth (whole day).

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on April aSth ; Mr. G. Leveson Gower, F.S.A., and Mrs. LevesonGower, on May 5th; Mr. Jas. Parker, F.G.S., and Mr. W.Colchester, F.G.S., on May i ath ; Mr. Worthington G. Smith,F.LS., on May 26th; Rev. H. Brass, F.G.S., on June 23rd;Mr. W. Lyon Browne, Mayor of Shrewsbury, Rev. Prof. J. F.Blake, M.A., F.G.S., Dr. C. Callaway, M.A., F.G.S., Mr. R.S. Herries, F.G.S., Rev. J. D. La Touche, and Mr. Phillips,at the Long Excursion.

Your Council has observed with increasing satisfaction thegeneral attendance at the meetings, and the decided increase inthe number of exhibits, and in this direction they would especiallythank Prof. McKenny Hughes, Mr. H. W. Monckton, Dr. FraserHume, Mr. G. E. Dibley, Mr. Llewellyn Trencher, Mr. Salter,Mr. Alford, Mr. Osborne White, and Mr. U pfield Green.

Your thanks are due to the Council of University College forthe facilities they continue to offer to the Association, and toMr. Horsburgh, the Secretary of the College, for the courteousmanner in which he furthers the wishes of your Council.

The changes in our House List this year are very few. Ourold friend, Mr. Hudleston, retires from the Vice-Presidency, andProf. J. F. Blake retires at his own request, as he has undertakenimportant work in India for the Gaekwar of Baroda. Mr. Brad­ford, Mr. Rudler, and Dr. Gregory retire from your Council.Your thanks are due to all these gentlemen for the care they haveshown over your affairs.

The names of those suggested by your Council to fill thevacant offices will be found on the balloting papers.

Miss C. A. Raisin, B s-,H. B. Woodward, F.G.S.

H. A. Allen, F.G.S.H. W. Burrows. A.R.I.B.A.H. H. French, F.G.S.W. B. Gibbs, F.R.A.S.J. D. Hardy, F.R M.S.Horace W. Monck ion, F.G.S.

lTREASURER.

R. S. Herries, F.G.S., 53, Warwick Square, S.W.COUNCIL:

E. T. Newton, F.G.S.Georze Potter, F.R.M.S.W. W. Watts, M.A., F.G.s.B. B. Woodward, F.G.S., F.R.M.S.A. Smith Woodward, F.G.S.A. C. Young.

SECRETARY:

C. Davies Sherborn, FG ..S., 540, King's Road, London, S.W.EXCURSION Sr:CRETARY:

Thos. Leighton, F.G.S., Lindisfarne, St. Julian's Farm Rd., W. Norwood, S.E.

On the motion of Mr. J. Slade, seconded by Mr. Busby, theReport was adopted as the Annual Report of the Association.

The scrutineers reported that the following were duly electedas Officers and Council for the ensuing year :-

PRESIDENT:

Lieut.-Gen. C. A. McMahcn, F.G.S.VICE-PRESIDENTS:

Dr. G. J. Hinde. F.G.5.T. V. Holmes, F.G.5.

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EDITOR:

A. Morley Davies, F.G.S., 2 , West En<J. Mansions, West End Lane, N.W .

LIBRARIAN:W. J. Atkinson, F.G.S ., 76, Christ Church Road, Streatham Hill, S.E.

On the motion of Mr. Salter, seconded by Mr. Fleck, thethanks of the Association were unanimously voted to the officersand members of Council retiring from office, to the auditors, andto the scrutineers.

The President then delivered his address, entitled "TheGeological History of the Himalayas."

On the motion of Dr. Hinde, seconded by Mr. Potter, it wasunanimously resolved that the President's address be printedin extenso.

This terminated the Annual Meeting.

ORDINARY MEETING.FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 1895.

General McMAHON, F.G.S., President, in the chair.The donations to the library, since the last meeting, were

read, and thanks were accorded to the several donors.There being no paper, the meet ing then terminated.

ORDINARY MEETING.FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST, 1895.

General McMAHON, President, in the chair.Ceo. Thurland Prior, .Richard Holland, and Miss A. Dakin

were elected members of the Association.The donations to the library, since the last meeting, were

read, and thanks were accorded to the several donors.Mr. LAZARUS FLETCHER,F.R.S.,gavea lecture on "Meteorites,"

which was illustrated by the oxy-hydrogen lantern.Mr. J. R. GREGORY exhibited a case of Meteorites in illus­

tration of Mr. Fletcher's paper.

ORDINARY MEETING.FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH, 1895.

General McM AHON, President, in the chair.D. D. Warhurst-Powel and H. Nalder were elected members

of the Association.The donations to the library, since the last meeting, were

read, and thanks were accorded to the several donors.Mr. WINTOUR F. GWINNELL, F.G.S., read a paper on "The

Rocks and Scenery of Western Norway," which was illustratedby lantern photographs, taken by the author and others, and byrock specimens.