ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. 



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On the motion of Mr. J. O. CoRRiE, seconded by Mr. T. B. Bishop, 

 H. Lance Gray, Esq., and George Avenell, Esq., were appointed 

 Honorary Auditors for the year 1917. 



The Chairman made a few remarks concerning the change of 

 secretaryship : The War (he said) has forced upon us, as upon 

 nearly every branch of life new conditions and difficulties, and three 

 gentlemen have most generously come forward to help us at this 

 time. They are gentlemen who will command confidence. All three 

 are on the Council, and we look forward to a time of very consider- 

 able prosperity under their guidance. Mr. Sewell, who is well known, 

 and has given us two excellent papers, is Editorial Secretary of the 

 Sub-Committee of the Bible Society, a very important position ; he 

 has kindly undertaken the ordinary work of secretary. Mr. Maunder 

 is also well known ; it is very good of him now that he has again 

 taken up full work at the Observatory, and also, as I understand, 

 for a time, the secretaryship of the British Astronomical Association, 

 to continue a great part of his former work. The third gentleman, 

 Dr. Thirtle, is likewise well known. He is assistant editor of The 

 Christian^ and author of several excellent works. He will not appear 

 before us at these public gatherings, as he is always busy on Mondays, 

 but he has kindly consented to undertake the editing of the volumes 

 and discussions — work which although unseen is most necessary and 

 laborious. All these gentlemen are honorary workers. 



Another word about the assistance rendered by the gentleman 

 who does not wish his name to be mentioned, and who has given 

 £200 for tracts. We are very much obliged to him, and also to 

 Dr. Schofield, who, as we know, has given lectures here. He is 

 widely known and has been a very successful writer. He has already 

 circulated a large quantity of literature on health subjects. Every- 

 thing looks hopeful for the circulation of these tracts. We have 

 celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Victoria Institute, but we 

 are not old or worn out, and we hope that, with the blessing of God, 

 this effort may usher in a renewal of youth. From the records of 

 the Institute, which are very miscellaneous and rather difficult of 

 access, Dr. Schofield may be trusted to bring forth truths and argu- 

 ments to suit the men and women of our country. 



Mr. Martin Rouse referred to the loss sustained by the death of 

 General Halliday. He had attended the Meetings when, by reason 



