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On the motion of Mr. F. Nicholson, seconded by Mr. J. 
A. Bennion, it was resolved unanimously : — “ That the 
Report just read be adopted and printed for circulation 
among the members of the Society.’’ 
On the motion of tlie Rev. Joseph Freeston, seconded 
by Mr. D. Winstanley, it was resolved unanimously: — 
“ Tliat the system of electing Sectional Associates be con- 
tinued during the ensuing session.” 
On the motion of Mr. C. Bailey, seconded by Mr. J. 
Baxendell, it was resolved unanimously : — That the 
application of the Scientific Students’ Association for per- 
mission to hold its meetings in the Society’s buildings in 
consideration of a payment to be fixed be acceded to, and 
the Council be authorised to negotiate the terms and con- 
ditions of such arrangement.” 
On the motion of Mr. E. W. Binney, seconded by Dr. 
SCHQNCK, it was resolved unanimously : —That the thanks 
of the Society be given to Mr. Bailey for his valuable 
services as Honorary Librarian.” 
The following gentlemen were then elected Officers of the 
Society and Members of Council for the ensuing year : — ■ 
frtsitent. 
EDWARD SCHUNCK, Ph.D., F.R.S., F.C.S. 
JAMES PRESCOTT JOULE, LL.D., F.R.S., F.C.S., &c. 
EDWARD WILLIAM BINNEY, F.R.S., F.G.S. 
ROBERT ANGUS SMITH, Ph.D., F.R.S., F.C.S. 
REV. WILLIAM GASKELL, ‘M.A, 
JOSEPH BAXENDELL, F.R.A.S. 
OSBORNE REYNOLDS, M.A. 
