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periods of time, to the common origin of volcanic and seismic force, 

 and its nature, are pointed out. 



Some observations of a practical engineering character are added, 

 as to the proper construction of houses, &c. in earthquake countries, 

 by which the author is satisfied that the disastrous loss of life at 

 intervals recurring might be avoided. In conclusion, the author 

 returns thanks to various individuals for co-operation in the objects 

 of his expedition, and most especially to his friends Dr. Robinson, 

 Prof. Haughton, General Sabine, Sir Roderick Murchison, and Sir 

 Charles Lyell. 



June 7, 1860. 



The Annual Meeting for the Election of Fellows was held this 

 day. 



Sir BENJAMIN C. BRODIE, Bart., President, in the Chair. 



The Statutes relating to the Election of Fellows having been read, 

 Sir Philip Egerton and Mr. Babbage were, with the consent of the 

 Society, nominated Scrutineers to assist the Secretaries in examining 

 the lists. 



The votes of the Fellows present having been collected, the Presi- 

 dent announced that the following gentlemen were duly elected into 

 the Society : 



Frederick Augustus Abel, Esq. 

 Thomas Baring, Esq. 

 John Frederic Bateman, Esq. 

 Edward Brown-Sequard, M.D. 

 Richard Christopher Carrington, 



Esq. 



Francis Galton, Esq. 

 Joseph Henry Gilbert, Esq. 



Sir William Jardine, Bart. 

 Thomas Hewitt Kev, Esq. 

 Joseph Lister, Esq. 

 Rev. Robert Main, M.A. 

 Robert William Mylne, Esq. 

 Roundell Palmer, Esq., Q.C. 

 John Thomas Quekett, Esq. 

 Edward Smith, M.D. 



The Society then adjourned to Thursday, June 14. 



