238 Annual Business Meeting. [Sess. 1904-1905. 



Compared with last year, the membership is increased 

 by 5, — the total number of ordinary members being 246. 

 Of new names 22 were added to the list, while 17 names 

 were withdrawn. Of these latter, 14 resigned; 1 died (Dr 

 Andrew Semple) ; and 2 were elected Honorary Members. 



Ten meetings of the Microscopical Section were held at the 

 house of the Convener, Mr W. C. Crawford. The syllabus for 

 the session 1905-6 will be issued next month, on the return 

 of Mr Crawford, and it is hoped there will be a much larger 

 attendance than last year. 



The Treasurer submitted his report and statement of income 

 and expenditure for the past year, copies of which were already 

 in the hands of members. 



In the absence of the Convener, Mr Crawford, the report of 

 the Microscopical Section was held as read. 



The President then delivered his address {ante, pp. 229- 

 236). 



The election of office-bearers and councillors was next pro- 

 ceeded with, the nominations of the Council being agreed to. 

 The following is a complete list, the names printed in italics 

 being those of members elected to fill vacancies : President, 

 James Russell ; Vice - Presidents, James A. Terras, B.Sc, 

 William Williamson, and W. C. Crawford; Secretary, John 

 Thomson ; Treasurer, Geo. Cleland ; Editor of ' Transactions,' 

 Dr Davies ; Auditors, R C. Millar and Charles Campbell ; 

 Councillors, Miss Mitchell, Miss E. M. H. Gray, James 

 M' Andrew, Eupert Smith, Miss M. G. Anderson, Miss Sprague, 

 A. G. Stenhouse, G. M. Brotherston, E. Benson, John Laidlaw, 

 D. S. Fish, and Jas. B. Stewart. 



The proceedings terminated with the usual votes of thanks. 



