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therefore our loss was their gain, and he was sure that Mr. Lee 
would shed lustre on that Society. He hoped that their retiring 
President would be spared for many years to benefit science as he 
had done in the past, and he was pleased to find that the Croydon 
Microscopical Club would still retain his invaluable services. He 
had much pleasure in supporting the vote of thanks which had 
been proposed. 
Mr. Surrietp haying put the resolution, it was carried amidst 
prolonged applause. 
Dr. Lancuester, before proposing a gentleman to succeed Mr. 
Lee, as President, expressed his concurrence with the resolution of 
which Mr. Suffield had given notice, as it would give all members 
who were eligible, an opportunity of filling the chair which had for 
many years been so ably filled by Mr. Lee. He begged to propose 
Dr. Carpenter as Mr. Lee’s successor, whose scientific attainments 
were well known, not only in this country, but also in many others, 
for the genuine scientific work he had accomplished ; and in ap- 
pointing him he (Dr. Lanchester) believed they would fill the chair 
with a gentleman whose name would command respect, and be 
received with respect. Dr. Carpenter was a gentleman occupying 
a good social position, and with his high character and great ability 
he (Dr. Lanchester) believed that in electing him for this post they 
would add honour to the Club and pay a compliment to him. 
The Rev. Dr. Roserts, in the absence of the member who had 
been deputed to second the nomination, discharged that duty, 
knowing that it was the wish of a large number of members that 
Dr. Carpenter should be elected to the presidentship. 
Dr. Carpenter was then ballotted for and duly elected President 
of the Club. 
Mr. Lee mentioned that the newly-elected President was pre- 
vented by indisposition from attending that evening. He called 
upon the members to extend to Dr. Carpenter the same cordial and 
loyal support that he had experienced, and he promised to be at 
that gentleman’s right hand to assist him in the performance of his 
duties. 
APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER. 
It was moved by Mr. Lex, seconded by Mr. Joun Drummonp, 
‘and resolved that Mr. Philip Crowley be appointed Treasurer in 
the place of Dr. Carpenter. 
