108 Proceedings, &c., 1865. 



" its prosperity, and the advancement and concentration of scientific 

 " Jabour in this country," 



The Hon. Secretary brought the Amended Eules, as recommended 

 by the Council for adoption, before the meeting. 



The proposed Rules (see copy of Laws, 1865) were read seriatim. 



It was moved by Mr. T. E. Rawlinson, seconded by Mr. Thos. H. 

 Rawlings, and carried — " That the Laws read and amended at this 

 " meeting be received and adopted as the Laws of the Royal Society 

 " of Victoria." 



The Secretary then announced that, in accordance with Law IX. 

 of Amended Rules, the President and Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, 

 Secretary, Librarian, and Gustos, with six Members of Council 

 (Messrs. Von Gueravd, Halford, Crook, Were, Lewis, and Bosisto), 

 retired from office at the first meeting in January, and that nomina- 

 tions would that evening be received to supply the vacancies, 



(Signed) John J. Bleasdale, D.D. 



15th January, 1866. 



