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persons took an interest in a book, they usually purchased it, and 
he suggested that periodicals might be obtained for the use of the 
Members of the Club. He thought these might circulate when books 
would not. 
The Present pointed out, as an objection to the last sugges- 
tion, that as three days must be allowed for reading, the last man to 
receive a periodical would have it several months after the date of 
its publication, unless the Members of the Club had a room to 
which they could have daily access. 
The Rey. R. R. Surrirevp asked if a party could be conducted 
to the Brighton Aquarium, or the museum, under the auspices of 
the Club. : 
The Present said if there was such a party as would justify 
him in speaking to Mr. Knight, the General Manager of the London, 
Brighton, and South Coast Railway Company, he would do so, and 
he could undertake to say on behalf of the Directors of the Brighton 
Aquarium that he could offer the party something like free admis- 
sion. (Cheers.) 
Mr. J. Fuower then referred to the satisfactory nature of the 
report which had been read by the Hon. Secretary, and moved 
that it be adopted, printed in the transactions of the Club, and 
circulated among the Members. 
Mr. Jounson seconded the motion, which was carried. 
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT. 
Mr. Lexx said he had at a previous meeting expressed his 
willingness to continue to occupy the post of President, if he were 
asked to do so; but he was also quite willing to give it up to any 
worthy successor whom the Club might appoint, and the members 
might feel sure he would not be offended if such a step were taken. 
He had been very greatly relieved from the detail work and had 
received all possible co-operation and assistance during the past 
two years. He would, therefore, gladly continue in office if it 
were the wish of the Members of the Club, as he was assured it 
was 50. (Cheers.) 
