ORDINARY MEETING.* 



Captain Francis W. H. Petrie, F.G.S., Hon. Sec, in the 



Chair. 



In consequence of the sad news of the death of Hh Royal Highness 

 the Duke of Clarence and Avondal?, the Chairman moved the following 

 resolutions : — 



a. That the members of the Victoria Institute tender most respect- 



fully to the Queen, the expression of their deep sympathy 

 with Her Majesty in Her present bereavement through 

 the death of His Royal Highness tne Duke of Clarence and 

 Avondale. 



b. That they also tender to Their Rryal Highnesses the Prince and 



Princess of Wales special sympathy in their present heavy 

 affliction, which has caused such widespread and universally 

 profound regret, especially the painful circumstances which 

 have intensified a national calamity. 



These resolutions having been seconded, were carried unanimously. 



It was arranged that Addresses in conformity wich these resolutions 

 should be forwarded to Her Mvjt-sty the Queen, and to Their Royal 

 Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. 



Mr. J. W. Slater, F.C.S., F.L S. (the Author of the Paper to be read at 

 this meeting) then moved : " That as a mark of respect to the Royal Family 

 no other business be transacted." 



This resolution having been passed, the meeting was then adjourned. 



* Jan. 18, 1892. 



