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Mr. Liyvyey, in seconding the motion, said there were some 
formal matters to be transacted at that meeting, but it was no 
formal matter to propose the re-election of their President. He 
could re-echo all that Dr. Carpenter had said with regard to the 
President, and he was sure they all felt that not only was Mr. Lee 
‘a good President, but a warm personal friend. (Cheers.) 
The motion was carried nem con. 
The Presipent said—lI really assure you I hardly know how to 
express my feelings. The Committee will tell you that I sincerely 
and earnestly placed my resignation in their hands, and I had the 
full intention of resigning this chair. It struck me that the time 
had come when it would not be injurious, and might be beneficial 
that new blood should be infused into the Club. I thought so, and 
Ihave not altered my opinion. You knowI am nota vacillating 
man, but since I sent in my resignation remonstrances and requi- 
sitions have been made to me, some at personal interviews and 
some by letter, in which it was pointed out that circumstances ren- 
dered it advisable in the interests of the Club I should hold the 
presidency another year. I consented, and it is a great gratification 
to me to do all I can for the Club, and to know that I have your 
affections. I have to thank Dr, Carpenter for his kindly remarks. 
I look forward to see him among my successors, and I can only say 
that whenever the time does come for me to vacate this chair—and 
I think I ought to be allowed to do so when I have served a seven 
years’ apprenticeship—you will find me ready to act m a subordi- 
nate capacity, and cheerfully render to my successor all the 
assistance in my power as long as I have good health and strength. 
I thank you for this renewal of your confidence, and I hope you will 
join with me in endeavouring to make this, the last year of my 
presidency, a very brilliant one for the Club. (Cheers.) 
Mr. J. Berney proposed the re-election of Dr. Carpenter as 
Treasurer for the ensuing year. 
Mr. Fiower seconded the motion. 
The Prestwent remarked that Dr. Carpenter had been justly 
praised for the performance of his duty as Treasurer. When he 
(Mr. Lee) once became treasurer of a certain society he had no funds 
to hold, and he was told that it was his duty to advance them. 
