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of Sir George Fordham, the Chairman of the Conference, read the address 
prepared by the latter. The ordinary business of the Conference was proceeded 
with. The second Conference was held under the presidency of M. Ray, and the 
organisation of French societies was discussed. 
At the concluding general meeting Sir William Ramsay again addressed the 
meeting, and returned thanks on behalf of the Members of the British Association. 
Several papers were contributed to the proceedings of Sections by Members 
of the British Association. An important discussion took place on ‘ Units of 
Measure,’ and the question was asked whether the British Association would be 
willing to consider the matter and co-operate with the French Association. 
No report of the Havre Meeting would be complete without allusion to the 
splendid work done in connection with it by Dr. Loir, the Local Secretary. To 
him the British Association visitors are very greatly indebted for his attention 
to their welfare and assistance during their stay at Havre. 
The Committee also gratefully acknowledge the assistance and attention to 
the Members and Associates by H.B.M. Consul at Havre, Mr. C. V. Churchill. 
The best thanks of the Association are due to Sir William Ramsay for his 
services as spokesman and the efficient manner in which he discharged the duties 
of premier delegate. 
The Committee recommend that the thanks of the British Association should 
be formally transmitted to the French Association for this opportunity of 
friendly and fraternal co-operation between the scientific men of both countries, 
and to Professor Gautier, the President, M. Jules Siegfried, Deputy, the 
Maire of Havre, and Dr. Loir. 
The above recommendations were carried out by order of the Council. 
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