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is expected that the voyage will last for probably three years. 
The party intend to sail in two small sailing vessels, each of about 
100 feet in length and of from 100 to 200 tons burden. Each 
vessel will be of the type known as ' Sealers,' and will be manned 
by five men. ... A fine pack of Esquimaux sledge dogs will 
also be provided. The scientific corps will consist of five men, 
who will carry with them such equipments as will assist them in 
carrying out their various lines of investigation. It is expected 
that it will take about three months to reach the Gulf of Erebus 
and Terror, where the expedition will probably disembark. A 
substantial wooden house will then, be erected to be used as the 
headquarters. Later on, sledging parties will be sent out from 
this point to penetrate as far south as possible." 
On the motion of the Rev. J. Milne Curran, seconded by Mr. 
T. Steel, a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Presi- 
dent for his very interesting Address. 
The Hon. Treasurer being detained by Parliamentary business, 
Mr. P. N. Trebeck presented and read on his behalf a satisfactory 
financial statement, and also the Auditors' report. 
On the motion of Mr. Trebeck, seconded by Mr. R. Etheridge, 
junr., the statement and report were adopted. 
The following gentlemen were elected 
OFFICE-BEARERS AND COUNCIL FOR 1895. 
President : 
Henry Deane, M.A., M.I.C.E. 
Vice-Presidents : 
James C. Cox, M.D., F.L.S. 
Professor W. A. Haswell, M.A., D.Sc. 
Professor T. W. E. David, B.A., F.G.S. 
Honorary Treasurer : 
The Hon. James Norton, LL.D., M.L.C. 
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