316 Proceedings, &c., 1867. 
Proposed by Mr. C. D’O. Aplin, seconded by Mr. G. 8. Lang, and 
carried, ‘‘ That the report and balance sheet of the Council now read, 
be received and adopted.” 
In accordance with notice, Dr. Mueller brought forward his 
proposed alteration in Law XXIV. Seconded by Dr. Barker, in the 
absence of Mr. Bonwick. 
After some discussion, in which Professor M‘Coy, Mr. Lang, Mr. 
Gillbee, the President, and hon. Secretary took part, Dr. Mueller, 
by permission of the meeting, withdrew the motion. 
The President vacated the chair, which was taken by Mr, C. D’O. 
Aplin. Messrs. H. K. Rusden, and James Osborne, junr were 
duly appointed scrutineers. 
The Chairman announced that as there was but a single nomina- 
tion for each office, the following gentlemen were duly elected for 
the year 1867 : — 
President : 
R. L. J. Ellery, Esq. 
Vice-Presidents : 
A. K. Smith, Esq. C. W. Ligar, Esq. 
Treasurer : 
Robert Willan, Esq. 
Secretary : 
T. H. Rawlings, Esq. 
Inbrarian : 
Dr. Neild. 
Curator : 
Thomas Harrison, Esq. 
And upon a ballot being taken for six members a Council, the. 
following were declared duly elected :— 
Professor M ‘Coy. H. A. Thompson, Esq. 
Wm. Gillbee, Esq. G. S. Lang, Esq. 
J.B. Were, Esq. Dr. Barker. 
The following gentlemen were proposed as ordinary members, 
ballot to take place next evening :—Wm. Johnston, Esq., St. Kilda ; 
Alex. C. Allan, Esq., Observatory. 
(Signed) Bost. L. J. ELLERY. 
11th Feb. 1867. 
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