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included the assistant secretary's salary ; and that although the cash 

 uncollected appeared greater in amount, it was only in proportion to 

 the increased number of members. 



The accounts having been examined, it was moved by Mr. Rivers, 

 seconded by Mr. Adams, and carried unanimously, that the same be 

 approved. 



The Secretary reported that although the Transactions had not yet 

 been published once a quarter, in accordance with the original inten- 

 tion, he considered the present and prospective state of the Society's 

 finances, and the promise of important and useful communications from 

 members, would enable the executive to ensure greater regularity in 

 future. 



It was ordered that the Assistant Secretary should represent the 

 importance of the subscriptions being punctually paid, in order that the 

 Society's exertions and progress should not be crippled by the possibility 

 of their expenses exceeding the funds at their disposal, and especially 

 that the early payment of all arrears now due be respectfully solicited. 



It was also ordered that as soon as possible after each meeting a report 

 thereof be printed and sent to each of the members and to such news- 

 papers as it might be desirable to have the Society's proceedings 

 noticed in. 



The Secretary then brought up a report of a committee which had 

 been appointed to meet on the IJth July, to consider certain alterations 

 which appeared necessary in the rules regarding the days of meeting 

 and other matters. 



The alterations recommended were discussed seriatim and approved, 

 and it was proposed by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mr. Taylor, and 

 carried unanimously, that the amended code be adopted.* 



The meeting then proceeded to the election of office-bearers for the 

 ensuing year. 



Mr. Hogg regretted that he could not give the attention he desired to 

 the duties connected with the office of Secretary, and expressed his wish 

 to resign, but promised to give all the aid in his power as a member. 

 It was then agreed that Mr. Hogg be elected a Vice-President of the 

 institution in lieu of W. Stephens, Esq., deceased. Mr. J. E. Lane 

 was elected a Member of Council in heu of Mr. Hogg, and J. Silver, 

 Esq. , in heu of Mr. F. G. Malleson, resigned. 



It was moved by Mr. Hogg, and seconded by Mr. Rivers, and 

 carried unanimously. That a Publishing Committee be appointed to 

 watch over the Publications of the Society, and assist in collecting useful 

 information for the Transactions, and Messrs. Hogg, Rivers, Taylor, 

 G. Paul, and J. B. Whiting were appointed to form such committee. 



Fruit sent to the Meeting. — Mr. Carpenter, of Barr Hall, 

 near Birmingham, furnished another bunch of his Seedling White 

 Grape, with a reply to inquiries which had been sent to him concerning 

 its origin, hardiness, and productiveness. It was reported to be raised 



* A copy of the Amended Rules, with the corrected List of Members and 

 the ofRce bearers for the years 1856-7, was forwarded to each member along 

 with the Report. 



