THE WOMBAT. 2Q. 



benefits of the " First Aid " classes formed under the auspices 

 of the St. John Ambulance Association towards the end of the 

 year, with Dr. F. J. Newman as lecturer, and Dr. S. M. 

 Smith as examiner. The usefulness of such a course has 

 been amply demonstrated, and those who succeeded in passing 

 the examination (see results elsewhere) will doubtless en- 

 deavour to proceed with the subsequent courses of instruction 

 until the final certificate is obtained. 



Early in the year the president, Mr. J. H. Grey, resigned 

 his seat on the council, and Mr. G. M. Hitchcock was elected 

 to the position of president, which caused a vacancy for a 

 vice-president. This was filled by Mr. Wm. Humble, who 

 was elected to the position by the council, and Mr. S. R. J. 

 Mawson was elected to a seat on the council. In September 

 the Rev. W. Chas. Pritchard resigned as a member of the 

 council, and Mr. W. H. Potter was elected to fill the vacancy. 

 The members of the council who retire, as per constitution, 

 are Messrs. T. G. W. Coburn, Ward Nicholson, W. H. 

 Potter (who took Mr. Pritchard's seat), W. Strong, and Dr. 

 Kennedy. These gentlemen are eligible for re-election, and, 

 with the exception of Mr. Coburn, have consented to serve if 

 elected. Mr. F. J. Leary has been nominated to take Mr. 

 Coburn's place. 



In conclusion, the council desires to place on record its 

 appreciation of the valuable services rendered by the secretary, 

 Mr. Alex. Purnell, who, in the face of the grave difficulties 

 already referred to, has devoted himself with much industry and 

 intelligence to both maintaining and extending the usefulness 

 •of the college to the town of Geelong and the surrounding 

 districts. 



GEO. M. HITCHCOCK, 



President. 



