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In May Mr. Martin found himself again compelled 
to tender his resignation, as circumstances had arisen 
which required him to leave London. The Council 
accepted his resignation with very much regret. The 
following resolution was unanimously passed by the 
Council :— 
‘‘The Council of the Hampstead Scientific Society re- 
ceives with great regret the resignation of the Honorary 
Secretary, Mr. Basil W. Martin, and desires to record its cordial 
appreciation of the valuable services he has rendered to the 
Society in that capacity from the period of its formation some 
four years ago. 
“‘The Council fully recognises that it is largely due to 
his untiring efforts and able organisation, that the Society 
has reached its present satisfactory position.” 
A testimonial, consisting of an Illuminated Ad- 
dress and a Student’s Microscope with a cheque for 
five guineas in lieu of a high power objective, was 
subscribed for by a large number of the members and 
presented to Mr. Martin. A water-colour painting of 
Wyldes, Hampstead Heath, by Mr. E. S. Eastment, 
was also generously contributed by Miss Constance 
Garlick. 
At the Conversazione, held on November 6th, 
Mr. Basil W. Martin was unanimously elected an 
Honorary Member, on the recommendation of the 
Council. 
The work since then has been carried on by 
Mr. C. O. Bartrum and Mr. J. P. Bushe-Fox, as joint 
Honorary Secretaries. 
The Accounts of the Society have been duly 
audited for the twelve months ending December 3iIst, 
1903. A statement of Receipts and Expenditure will 
be found on page g. It is hoped that those members 
