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The Librarian's report was then laid before the Meeting as 

 follows : — 



During the past year, 119 volumes and 142 pamphlets have 

 been received as Donations from Private individuals. , 



from the various Universities, Academies, and Scientific 

 Societies, there have been received in exchange and otherwise 308 

 volumes and 105 detached parts, besides 63 volumes and 13 parts 

 obtained by exchange and donation from the Editors and Pro- 

 prietors of independent periodicals. 



The Council at the recommendation of the Library Committee 

 have sanctioned the purchase of 200 volumes and 78 parts of 

 important works. 



The total additions to the Library are therefore 690 volumes, 

 and 338 separate parts. 



The number of books bound during tlie year is as follows : — 

 In full morocco 8, in half morocco 223 volumes, in half calf 

 3 volumes, in full cloth 169 volumes, in vellum 21 volumes, in 

 buckram 28 volumes, in boards or half cloth 22 volumes. 

 Relabelled (half morocco, and cloth backs) 59 volumes. Total 

 533 volumes. 



The General Secretary having read the Bye-Laws governing the 

 elections, the President opened the business of the day, and the 

 fellows present proceeded to vote. 



The President then delivered his Annual Address as follows : — 



