OUR ANNUAL MEETING. 55 



desired information, or to ask a question, there was no chance 

 whatever of doing so. 



The Secretary said it was this difficulty which he was most 

 desirous of remedying, and which, he felt sure, would be remedied 

 by the suggestion now under discussion. 



Dr. Measures enquired if an increase of members would 

 necessitate a larger number of boxes ? He also noticed that a 

 box which had lately come round was designated by a letter and 

 number, instead of a geographical distinction. He preferred the 

 latter. He feared by the new arrangement they would lose a 

 little of the spirit of emulation. 



The Rev. E. T. Stubbs was not surprised to hear the last 

 speaker refer to the boxes being distinguished by a letter, espe- 

 cially in view of the suggested formation of a " Z " circuit for 

 offenders who delayed the boxes. He considered that was a very 

 important suggestion. As to the notes, he very much objected to 

 notes of a personal character. 



Dr. Brown proposed that the report should be passed in the 

 regular order. As to the proposed distinction of ordinary mem- 

 bers, honorary members, and fellows, he thought they had much 

 better remain as they were. 



Mr. Teasdale asked whether the rules would be taken toge- 

 ther or separately ? 



The President said it would be better to take the rules one 

 by one in succession ; whereupon 



Dr. Parsons moved — " That the Society should consist of a 

 single class of members as before." He did not see the necessity 

 of having honorary members. 



Mr. Curties approved of one grade of members and all to 

 pay alike. He seconded the resolution with great pleasure. 



Mr. Barrett said, as to the distinction between " members " 

 and " fellows," let honour be to those who deserved honour. He 

 proposed — " That those who had passed the chair should be 

 entitled to the honour of Fellowship." 



The President put Dr. Parsons' resolution to the meeting, 

 which was carried. 



Dr. Brown wished to suggest that any member might inform 

 the Secretary when he wished not to receive the boxes for a time. 



Mr. Curties remarked that the Committee permitted that at 

 present. It was only necessary to inform the Secretary that they 

 were non-effective for a time. 



Mr. Teasdale said the previous resolution disposed of sug- 

 gestions Nos. 2 and 3, and as to No. 4 it was not quite clear. He 

 wished to know whether the slides the members contributed 

 should be sent direct to the Secretary, or would boxes go round 



