Report of Society's Meetings. 397 



and they could only express their regret at the reasons 

 which necessitated his retirement. 



Messrs. Davis, Daly, and Austin also spoke in favour 

 of the resolution. They had all known Mr. Walker, and 

 spoke feelingly of his friendship with them individually, 

 as well as his keen interest in the progress of the colony. 



The resolution was carried unanimously, and the 

 Secretary directed to forward a copy to Mr. Walker. 



Mr. N. D. Davis gave notice of motion as follows : — 



That a Committee of Members of this Society be appointed, in 

 order to take steps to ascertain whether it be practicable to induce 

 agricultural labourers of the African race to immigrate from the United 

 States to British Guiana. 



Mr. Davis said his reason for this motion was that a 

 rabid spirit against the negro was growing up in the 

 United States, and if the Americans did not want these 

 people British Guiana might take them, if they were 

 willing to come. 



The Rev. A. H. Leslie gave notice of motion as follows ■ 



That in view of the uncertain terms of residence in the colony of 

 Wesleyan Ministers, such Wesleyan Ministers as are at present, or may 

 hereafter be elefted Members of this Society, shall be allowed to make 

 quarterly subscription payments, instead of yearly, to the Treasurer 

 of this Society. 



The election of Office-bearers for 1890 was then 

 proceeded with, Mr. R. P. Drysdale being ele6led 

 President on the motion of Mr. N. D. Davis, seconded 

 by Mr. Jacob Conrad, and Mr. B. H. Jones Vice-President 

 on that of Mr. Davis, seconded by the Hon. C. P.Austin. 



The other Office-bearers were duly elected as per 

 accompanying list. 



Mr. Davis brought forward his motion for the appoint- 

 ment of Local Secretaries, of which due notice had boen 

 given, which being seconded by Mr. Drysdale, was duly 



