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formation of suitably placed reserves, or otherwise, to secure the 
preservation of examples of all species of animals and plants, 
irrespective of their economic or sporting value, except im cases 
where it has been clearly proved that the preservation of particular 
organisms, even in restricted numbers, and places, is a menace to 
human welfare.’ 
From Section H. 
‘That the copies of the fourth edition of Notes and Queries in Anthro- 
pology, now on the point of publication through the Committee 
appointed for the purpose of its preparation, be delivered as 
heretofore to the Royal Anthropological Institute for sale to its 
members and to the public; the proceeds to be reserved at the 
disposal of the Association towards the expenses of any future 
editions, and accounts of the sales to be submitted to the General 
Treasurer of the Association on demand.’ 
The Council resolved to confirm the arrangements proposed in the above 
resolution, and further (a) that members of the Association and Fellows 
of the Royal Anthropological Institute may obtain copies at 3s. 6d. each 
(the price to the public being 5s.); (b) that the President of the Royal 
Anthropological Institute may occasionally present copies to workers who 
in his opinion are likely to make good use of them. 
IX. The following Nominations are made by the Council :— 
Conference of Delegates—Dr. P. Chalmers Mitchell (Chairman), Sir 
H. G. Fordham (Vice-Chairman), Mr. W. P. D. Stebbing (Secretary). 
Corresponding Societies Committee—Mr. W. Whitaker (Chairman), 
Mr. W. P. D. Stebbing (Secretary), Rev. J. O. Bevan, Sir Edward Brabrook, 
Sir H. G. Fordham, Dr. J. G. Garson, Principal E. H. Griffiths, Dr. A. C. 
Haddon, Mr. T. V. Holmes, Mr. J. Hopkinson, Mr. A. L. Lewis, Rev. 
T. R. R. Stebbing, Mr. W. Mark Webb, and the President and General 
Officers of the Association. 
X. The Council have received reports from the General Treasurer 
during the past year. His Accounts from July 1, 1912, to June 30, 1913, 
have been audited and are presented to the General Committee. 
XI. The retiring members of the Council are :— 
Sir Oliver J. Lodge (on becoming a member ew-officio and President 
for the year) ; Mr. E. Sidney Hartland and Dr. P. Chalmers Mitchell (by 
seniority) ; Dr. Tempest Anderson and Sir Lauder Brunton (resigned 
during the year). 
The Council have nominated the following new members :— 
Prof. W. H. Bragg, 
Dr. F. A. Dixey, 
Mr. Alfred Lodge, 
leaving two vacancies to be filled by the General Committee without 
nomination by the Council. 
