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of preparing the inscription. As Mr. McKean was on the eve of 
his departure it would be necessary to present him with the 
testimonial before the next meeting; and it had also been proposed 
to make their excellent friend an honorary member of the Club. 
It would be an indication—small as it was—of the hearty good- 
will they had towards him, and they hoped that whilst he was away 
Mr. McKean would be cheered by the remembrance of their 
friendship, and the pleasurable associations with the Club. It was 
hardly necessary to move the proposition he had submitted, in the 
shape of a formal resolution, for it was a suggestion that at once 
commended itself to their sympatheis, and therefore he would ask 
them to signify their approval by rising en masse, which would be 
preferable to a demonstration of cheers. 
The members present having risen in compliance with the 
President’s suggestion, that gentleman announced that the propo- 
sition was unanimously carried. 
Mr. McKxan said he had to thank the Club sincerely for the 
very kind way in which they had treated him. He confessed that 
; his labours had been very light, and that his official connection 
with the Club had been very beneficial to himself, for he had learnt 
several things in connection with the duties of secretary which 
probably might be of advantage to him hereafter, and he had also 
made pleasing associations with friends whom he otherwise might 
not have had the opportunity of meeting. 
The Presipent then announced that Mr. Edward B. Sturge had 
kindly consented to officiate as Hon. Secretary, and there was no 
doubt that gentleman’s services would be highly acceptable to the 
Club, as he had, on more than one occasion, proved himself a 
valuable and useful member. This would cause a vacancy on the 
Committee, and it was proposed that Mr. John Flower, whose 
services they had unfortunately lost in that capacity, should be 
appointed to the post vacated by Mr. Sturge. As it was more 
agreeable that these gentlemen should be formally appointed by the 
Club, he gave notice that at the next meeting there would be 
a special general meeting for the election of Mr. Sturge as 
secretary, and Mr. John Flower as a member of the committee, 
The Presipent also announced that arrangements were in 
_ progress for the summer excursions of the Club, and an endeavour 
would be made to so fix them that they would be of service to the 
- monthly conversational meetings of the Club. Mr. Lee also 
mentioned that at the next monthly meeting Dr. Philpot would 
read a paper on some recent microscopical researches with respect 
to infectious diseases, which was a subject much discussed just 
now, and would no doubt attract a large attendance of members , 
