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On the motion of Dr. Roscoe, seconded by Mr. Cunning- 
ham, the Report was nnanimously adopted. 
On the motion of Dr. Roscoe, seconded by Mr. Binney, 
it was resolved unanimously : — 
“ That the system of electing Sectional Associates be con- 
tinued during the ensuing Session.” 
The following gentlemen were elected officers of the 
Society and Members of the Council for the ensuing year 
^wsibcut. 
EDWAED SCHUNCK, Ph.D., F.E.S., F.C.S, 
JAMES PEESCOTT JOULE, D.C.L., LL.D., F.E.S., F.C.S, 
EDY/AED WILLIAM BINNEY, F.E.S., F.G.S. 
EOBEET ANGUS SMITH, Ph.D., F.E.S., F.C.S. 
Eev. william GASKELL, M.A. 
JOSEPH BAXENDELL, F.E.A.S. 
OSBOENE EEYNOLDS, M.A. 
SAMUEL BEOUGHTON. 
FEANCIS NICHOLSON, F.Z.S. 
@f thz Coundl. 
CHAELES BAILED?. 
EOBEET DUKINFIELB DAEBISHIEE, B.A„ F.G.S. 
WILLIAM BOYD DAWKINS, M.A., F.E.S., F.G.S. 
HENEY ENFIELD EOSCOE, B.A., Ph.D., F.E.S., F.C.S. 
ALFEED BEOTHEES, F.E.A.S. 
BALFOUE STEWAET, LL.D., F.E.S. 
The reading of the paper entitled “A Study of Peat,” 
1st Part, by R. Angus Smith, Ph.D,, F.R.S., V.P., was con- 
cluded. 
