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Mr. Chapman moved, and Mr. Gill seconded, " That the annual meeting 

 for 1910 be held in Wellington." Carried. (An amendment moved by 

 Professor Benliam, and seconded by Dr. Cockayne, " That the next meeting 

 be held in Christchurch," was lost.) 



Mr. Hill moved, and Mr. Young seconded, " That a hearty vote of thanks 

 \)Q accorded to the retiring President for the efficient manner in which he 

 has conducted the business of the Institute during his presidency." Carried. 



Professor Benham moved, and Dr. Cockayne seconded, " That the 

 minutes of this annual meeting be included in the 41st volume of the Trans- 

 actions." Carried. 



The rough minutes of this meeting were then read and confirmed, on 

 the understanding that the Secretary may make such verbal corrections as 

 may seem to him necessary. 



Geo. M. Thomson, Chairman. 



