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but quite mistakenly lielieved, prohibit papers in this language. He 

 desired to extend a welcome to such papers on behalf of the Council, and 

 hoped that many would be forthcoming at their next meeting. 



The question raised by Prof. Potts of joint meetings of the various 

 Sections on proljlems of common interest was briefly discussed, and it was 

 pointed out that the Council had considered this some years ago and had 

 held such meetings at former Sessions at the request of memliers, and, 

 further, the point was raised in Circular No. 2, Page 5, under the heading 

 of " Papers." The President thanked Prof. Potts and stated that he 

 lioped that members would assist the Council in this regard. 



Leiter froji Mr. A. K. Haagxer, Hon. D.Sc. — This comnuinication 

 laised the question of the establishment of a National Park and Game 

 lleserve in the Union of South Africa. The draft of a proposed Parlia- 

 mentaiy Bill was also submitted. It was proposed and carried unanimously 

 that the matter be referred to the Committee of Section D for report to 

 the Council. 



Votes of Thanks. — The President proposed that a very hearty vote 

 of thanks be passed to Dr. W. Flint and Mr. C. Graham Botha, who had 

 so kindly acted during the meeting as Presidents of Sections E and F 

 respectively, in the unavoidable absence of Senator the Hon. A. W. Roberts 

 and Dr. J. M. Moll. He felt sui'e that the memtiers would be very willing 

 to accord this vote on account of the excellent and energetic manner in 

 which these gentlemen had carried out their arduous duties, for which 

 they were so greatly indebted. The vote was carried with acclamation. 

 Dr. Flint, in returning thanks, stated that he felt that the thanks of 

 the Association were equally due to the Rev. H. L. Bishop who, in the 

 absence of the Recorder of Section E, had ably discharged the secretarial 

 duties of the Section. 



A vote of thanks to the Officers of the Association for their able services 

 during the year was also proposed by the President and carried unanimously. 



The President further proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded 

 to Prof. Wilkinson for the services he had rendered in connection with tiie 

 meeting, in the unavoidable absence of both Hon. General Secretaries. This 

 was carried with acclamation. 



On the motion of Mr J. A. Foote, it was carried with acclamatioji 

 that the thanks of the Association be accorded to the following : — 



His Excellency the High Commissioner of the Province of Mozambique. 



His Worship the IMayor, Dr. Elisiario ]\Ionteiro. 



The members of the Local Committee and the Reception Committee 

 for their excellent arrangements for the meeting. 



The Rector and Governors of the Lyceu and their staff for the use 

 of their building and willing assistance. 



The Director and Medical Staff of the Hospital for their reception 

 of visiting members. 



Dr. M. A. Peres, Jun., and Mr. Ernesto Braga, Chairman and Secretaiy 

 of the Local Committee, for their warm interest and untiring effoits fur 

 the success of the meeting. 



Messrs. Long, Curtis, Sadler, Bishop, Fox, and Provay, for their 

 timely, efficient and kindly help. 



The Governing Bodies of the following institutions, for the privileges 

 granted to members of the Association : — 



Gremio Militar, 



Gremio Lourengo Marques, 



Gremio Nautico (Polana), 



English Club, 



British Club. 



The Golf Club, 



The Lawn Tennis Club. 



