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REPORT. 
The President, in moving the adoption of the Eeport, 
said that it afforded him much pleasure to see that the 
Society was in such a prosperous condition, and was so 
well appreciated by the public. He had no doubt that 
the gardens would become a more popular place of 
resort year after year. 
The Eeport was then adopted. 
' A letter was read from Mr. George Sprigg, resigning 
his office as a member of the Council, and a vote of 
thanks to that gentleman for his past services was 
carried unanimously. 
Messrs. J. B. "Were, S. Wilson, and H. P. Venables 
were re-elected members of the Council, and Mr. J. 
Chatfield Tyler was elected a member in place of Mr. 
Sprigg, resigned. 
The meeting then proceeded to the election of 
officers, and Samuel "Wilson, Esq., was elected President. 
Mr. Wilson expressed his regret at being unable to 
devote that amount of personal attention to the duties 
which, in his opinion, was required. He was, therefore, 
compelled to decline the honor, but as a member of 
the Council he would still continue to feel the liveliest 
interest in the welfare of the Society. 
A fresh ballot was then taken, which resulted in 
the election of Frederick Gr. Moule, Esq., as President, 
and Albert Purchas and Curzon Allport, Esqs., as Vice- 
Presidents. 
Dr. Joseph Black was re-elected Treasurer, and 
accorded a vote of thanks for his past services. 
A vote of thanks to the Chairman and officers of 
the Society closed the proceedings. 
