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that is 3 per 1000 more than the deaths in that thickly popu- 
lated registration district, the city of Manchester. He concluded 
by expressing the hope that he might be allowed a fitting 
opportunity to place before the Members of the Royal Society 
the results of his many years experience as sanitary surveyor 
under the Medical Health Officer of Manchester. 
The Chairman stated the Society were indebted to Mr. 
Bastow for the promise of so interesting and valuable a paper. 
VotTE oF THANKS TO THE Hon. J. W. Acnew, M.D. 
Mr. C. T. Belstead, in rising, said the motion he had to 
propose was one in which all connected with the Society would 
acquiesce. It was,—‘ That a vote of thanks be recorded to 
the Hon. J. W. Agnew, M.D., the worthy Hon. Secretary of 
the Society.” Dr. Agnew, for many years past, had taken 
the deepest interest in the welfare of the Society, and he trusted 
that the Society might long enjoy the kindly attention shown 
by Dr. Agnew. 
Rev. J. W. Simmons seconded the motion. 
The Chairman, in putting the motion, which was carried by 
acclamation, spoke in high terms of the Honorary Secretary. 
Mr. A. Morton intimated that before closing he would wish 
to propose a special vote of thanks to the Press for the prompt 
and ready manner in which they had, during the session, 
reported the proceedings of the Society, and the large amount 
of space that had been given to these reports. 
Mr. F. Abbott seconded. 
The Chairman, in putting the motion, remarked that the 
publicity afforded by the Press was of infinite value to the 
Society, as otherwise its operations would be confined to a very 
small cirele. ‘ 
Mr. C, J. Atkins moved, and Rey. J. W. Simmons seconded, 
that a vote of thanks be recorded to the Chairman. 
The meeting then adjourned. 
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