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It was moved by Mr. John Boyd, seconded by Mr. R. E. 
Cunliffe, and resolved : “ That the Annual Report be adopted, 
and printed in the Society’s Proceedings.” 
It was moved by Mr. John Boyd, seconded by Mr. F. J. 
Faraday, and resolved: “That the system of electing Sec- 
tional Associates be continued during the ensuing session.” 
In accordance with the intimation in the Annual Report, 
it was moved by Dr. A. Schuster, and seconded by Professor 
W. C. Williamson : “ That the privilege of using the books 
in the library, for reference only, be granted to the members 
of such societies as hold their meetings in the rooms of the 
Society, for a remuneration to be arranged between the 
Council and the societies, as soon as the Council is satisfied 
that the necessary attendance required can be provided.” 
On being put to the vote the resolution was rejected. 
It was moved by Dr. A. Schuster, seconded by Mr. F. J. 
Faraday, and resolved : “ That the Society has heard with 
great regret that the failing health of Mr. William Roscoe, 
and that of his wife, have compelled him to resign the office 
of housekeeper and collector for the Society, and begs to 
tender him its special thanks for the faithfulness, diligence 
and courtesy with which he has served the members for a 
period of twenty-three years.” 
The following gentlemen were elected Officers of the 
Society and members of Council for the ensuing year 
BALFOUE STEWAET, LL.D., F.E.S. 
WILLIAM CEAWFOED WILLIAMSON, LL.D., F.E.S, 
JAMES PEESCOTT JOULE, D.C.L., LL.D., F.E.S., F.C.S. 
SIE HENEY ENFIELD EOSCOE, B.A., LL.D., F.E.S., F.C.S., M.P. 
OSBOENE EEYNOLDS, M.A., LL.D., F.E.S. 
