j appreciation of the admirable spirit which animates the 
j whole body of members, and its conviction of the efficient 
practical working of the society. It also cherishes the hope 
I that the society generally entertains the same gratifying 
impression of the successful results attained, and the same 
strong conviction of a highly prosperous future." 
j The Hon. Treasurer (Mr. W. W. Stoddart) then read 
i the audited accounts, which showed a balance of cash in 
hand of £31 53. 5d., and arrears of subscriptions to the 
amount of £42 10s., making a total of £73 15s. 5d. in favour 
of the society. 
Mr. C. Gkoome moved, and Mr. S. H. Swayne seconded, 
the adoption of the report and accounts, and the motion that 
they should be printed, together with a list of the officers 
and members of the society, was carried unanimously. 
Dr. Beddoe moved the presentation of the apteryx (lately 
purchased by the society) and a donation of ten guineas to 
the museum of the institution, with a vote of thanks to the 
institution committee. He observed that the accommoda- 
tion enjoyed by the society was most cheaply purchased, and 
that, in fact, this donation was little more than a trans- 
ference of money from one pocket to another, as the society 
and the institution had so many objects in common. 
Mr. F. P. Lansdowne seconded the resolution, which was 
carried nem. con. 
Mr. Ravis then moved that the alteration of rule 3, 
I recommended by the Council, be adopted, and that the rule 
be altered to the following form: — " That the management 
of the society -be vested in a Council, consisting of a presi- 
dent, two vice-presidents, two secretaries, and a treasurer, to 
be elected annually, together with nine ordinary members, 
of whom three shall retire annually, to be replaced by three 
other members of the society." 
Mr. Barton seconded the resolution. 
Mr. Derham moved, and Mr. Praeger seconded, the re- 
election of Mr. Leipner as hon. secretary, Mr. W. L. Carpenter 
i as hon. reporting secretary, and Mr, W, W. Stoddart as hon. 
j treasurer. 
j The meeting was then proceeding to ballot, by voting 
I papers, for a president, when it was moved, in eulogistic 
terms, by Dr. Beddoe, seconded by Mr. Hawkins, and 
carried by acclamation, that Mr. William Sanders be requested 
j to retain the office he had so worthily filled since the foun- 
dation of the society, 
I Mr. Sanders, in returning thanks, said that he could not 
I but feel It an honour to preside over a society which had 
i gone through two years of good work, and which was con- 
stantly adding to the number of its members, showing that 
i the society and its proceedings had obtained the approbation 
j of the public generally. The duties he performed with 
i pleasure, as he was materially aided by the very efficient 
I co-operation of the other officers. 
The following gentlemen were then elected by ballot 
Vice-presidents, Kev. Canon Moseley, Mr, Thomas Pease ; 
j Members of Council, Mr. S. Barton, Mr. S. H. Swayne, Mr, 
I F, V. Jacques, and Mr. H. Thomas. 
\ The Hon. Secretary then announced that the first 
! excursion for the season would take place in connection with 
the meeting of the Agricultural Society on June 17th, and, 
for various reasons, would be along the Port and Pier 
railway to Shirehampton, going over much the same ground 
-as in the last excursion. 
Mr. Praeger proposed, and Mr. Halsall seconded, a vote 
of thanks to the Council and officers of thg societ}^, which 
was briefly acknowledged on their behalf by the President, 
after which the meeting separated. 
WM. LANT CARPENTER, 
Honorary Reporting Secretary. 
