PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECTIONS. lxix., 
a ballot was necessary, and it was accordingly proceeded with. 
The ballot having been taken the Chairman announced that the 
following were duly elected :—Chairman: T. H. Hovauron, 
Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. ME. Secretary and Treasurer: S. H. 
BarRacLoucH, M.M.E. Committee: H. DEANE, M. Inst. ¢.E., T. R. 
FIRTH, M. Inst, C.E.. W. THow, M. Inst.C.E., M. Inst. ME, H. R. 
CaRLETON, M. Inst. C.E., NoRMAN SELFE, M. Inst. C.E., M. Inst. EL, 
Percy ALLAN, Assoc. M. Inst. CE, Assoc. M. Am. Soc. C.E. 
Mr. Haycrort moved and Mr. Ross seconded that it be noted 
on the minutes of the meeting that eight (8) members voted in 
the ballot. The motion was carried. 
The Hon. Treasurer’s balance sheet, as audited by Messrs. Ross 
and Cowdery, was read and adopted. 
A discussion then ensued on Mr. G. R. Cowpery’s paper on 
“Tramway Rail Joints,” the following members taking part :— 
Messrs. Haycroft, H. E. Ross, Barraclough, Grimshaw, and the 
Chairman. Mr. Cowdery replied. 
Before vacating the Chair, the Chairman congratulated the 
Section on its having had a more than ordinary successful Session. 
Mr, Grimsuaw proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring Chair- 
man (Mr. C. O. Burge), which was carried by acclamation. 
MEDICAL SECTION. 
The First General Meeting of the Session was held in the Large 
Hall of the Society’s House, on May 21st, 1897, at 8 p.m., when 
Dr. Roperr Scor Sxrevine, the retiring Chairman, presided. 
The following members were elected to the various offices 
according to the By-laws :—Chairman : JoHN ASHBURTON 
THompson, M.R.c.s. Eng., .p. Brux., p.p.H. Camb. Honorary 
Secretaries: J. Apam Dick, B.A. Syd., M.v., 0.M. Hdin.; Frank 
TipsweLt, mz. c.m. Syd., v.p.. Camb. Committee: W. H. 
Goong, M.D., D.s.M. Dub.; G. Lane MuLuins, M.A, M.D. Dud.; 
