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a lecturer is unable to deliver the lecture he has prepared. As a 
break in the programme is not always desirable, it would be well 
if some arrangement could be made by which the engagement 
could be kept at short notice. The best thanks of the Council are 
due and tendered to Mr. R. J. Whitwell for his kindness in filling 
an unforeseen vacancy at Brampton on short notice. If other 
gentlemen would kindly place their services at the disposal of the 
Council on similar terms, it would tend greatly to the benefit of 
the Local Associations. 
BOND OF UNION. 
It has long been felt that a stronger bond of union is wanted, 
not only between the Local Associations themselves, but also 
between them and the Council—at least if the union is to be a 
reality. Were the finances of the Association in a more flourishing 
condition, much might be done to alter this state of things; at 
the same time, the alterations in the Rules, as suggested, will be a 
decided step in this direction, and the hearty co-operation of the 
members will prove of immense benefit. The Council having had 
the matter under its consideration, offers the following recommend- 
ations as of special importance :— 
(z.) That the various Committees send up Resolutions to the 
Council bearing on any point likely to promote the welfare of the 
Association. 
(2.) That, if possible, inter-Association Field-Days be arranged 
for—a Summer Session being thus made a part of the programme. 
If a élass could be formed in connection with each Association, 
then Field-Days would come as a matter of course. The Council 
suggests a Natural History Class, though it sees no reason why 
