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that Mr. Vezey, who had for so long and so admirably filled 

 the office of Treasurer, had found it necessary to resign. They 

 had all found it impossible to induce him to reconsider this 

 decision, because the reason which had obliged him to take this 

 step was the condition of his health. This would be to all of 

 them an additional cause of regret ; but although they would 

 be exceedingly sorry to lose him, they could not under these 

 circumstances press the matter further upon him. They would, 

 however, all feel that Mr. Vezey would carry with him into his 

 retirement the best feelings and the highest regard of every 

 member of the Club. He was, however, glad also to be able to 

 announce that Mr. Morland had kindly undertaken the duties of 

 Treasurer to the Club. They had known him very well for a 

 long time, and felt sure, from what they knew of his business 

 capacity, that he would make an admirable Treasurer. 



Mr. Yezey said he should like to thank the members for the 

 kind way in which they had received the President's remarks 

 with reference to himself. He need not say that he parted 

 with the office of Treasurer with considerable regret. He could 

 not say that he was absolutely in ill health, but he felt he 

 must not disregard any longer the warnings of his medical 

 attendant, especially as he had received several reminders which 

 showed him it was wise to act upon the advice given. It was 

 for this reason only that he was giving up the work. It had 

 been his effort during the last eight years to get the finances 

 of the Club into a healthy condition. The finances, he knew, 

 were not everything ; but it was without doubt a very important 

 item in the management that they should be able to carry on 

 the working of the Club without anxiety as to matters of finance, 

 and this could only be done by careful attention to the details 

 of the Treasurer's office, and to the keeping up of the number 

 of their members. Mr. Morland had very kindly consented 

 to take over the duties, and he was thoroughly capable of 

 carrying them out efficiently. He hoped the members would 

 be as kind to their new Treasurer as they had always been to 

 their old one ; and he would remind them that the opportunity 

 for showing their appreciation would very soon occur, as 

 subscriptions were due for the new year on January 1st, and 

 these should be paid to Mr. Morland and not to himself. 



Mr. Morland said he would use his best endeavours to keep 



