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is expected that the voyage will last for probably three years. 

 The party intend to sail in two small sailing vessels, each of about 

 100 feet in length and of from 100 to 200 tons burden. Each 

 vessel will be of the type known as ' Sealers,' and will be manned 

 by five men. ... A fine pack of Esquimaux sledge dogs will 

 also be provided. The scientific corps will consist of five men, 

 who will carry with them such equipments as will assist them in 

 carrying out their various lines of investigation. It is expected 

 that it will take about three months to reach the Gulf of Erebus 

 and Terror, where the expedition will probably disembark. A 

 substantial wooden house will then be erected to be used as the 

 headquarters. Later on, sledging parties will be sent out from 

 this point to penetrate as far south as possible." 



On the motion of the Rev. J. Milne Curran, seconded by Mr. 

 T. Steel, a very heart}^ vote of thanks was accorded to the Presi- 

 dent for his ver}^ interesting Address. 



The Hon. Treasurer being detained by Parliamentary business, 

 Mr. P. N. Tvebeck presented and read on his behalf a satisfactory 

 financial statement, and also the Auditors' report. 



On the motion of Mr. Trebeck, seconded by Mr. R. Etheridge,* 

 junr., the statement and report were adopted. 



The following gentlemen were elected 



OFFICE-BEARERS AND COUNCIL FOR 1895. 



President : 

 Henry Deane, M.A., M.I.C.E. 



Yice-Presidents : 



James C. Cox, M.D., F.L.S. 



Professor W. A. Haswell, M.A., D.Sc. 



Professor T. W. E. David, B.A., F.G.S. 



Honorary Treasurer :' 

 The Hon. James Norton, LL.D., M.L.C. 



