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"I beg you will convey to all the Members of the Academy my 

 feelings of gratitude, and my earnest thanks for the distinction they 

 have conferred upon me, and the kindness they have invariably 

 shown me while I filled the office. 



" Faithfully and gratefully yours, 



(Signed) " William Stoxes." 



It was moved by Lord Talbot de Malahide, and seconded by Dr. 

 Lyons, and 



Ecsolved unanimously : — 



''That the Academy receives with much regret the announcement of 

 the retirement of Dr. Stokes from the office of President ; and that 

 the Secretary be requested to convey to him the grateful thanks of the 

 Academy for the eminent services rendered by him in its behalf, and for 

 his dignified and zealous discharge of his functions as President of 

 the Academy." 



It was proposed by James Apjohn, M. D., P. 11. S., and seconded by 

 Alexander G. Richey, LL.D ; — 



" That Sir Eobert Kane, P. E. S., «S:c., be elected President of the 

 Academy." 



It was proposed by Eev. J. H. Jellett, B. D., and seconded by 

 Lord Talbot de Malahide, P. E. S. :— 



" That the Eev. Samuel Haughton, P. E. S., &c., be elected 

 President of the Academy." 



The Ballots for President and Members of Council, and Officers^ 

 and for an Honorary Member, being opened, the Chairman appointed 

 Eev. Dr. Carson and Dr. M'Sweeny Scrutineers for the election of 

 President, Council, and Officers ; and Mr. Porte and Mr. Gr. C. Grarnett 

 Scrutineers for the election of Honorary Member. 



The Secretary of Council brought up the following Eeport of the 

 Council for the year 1876-77 : — 



