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and, besides, the convenience of the members in using the 
books has also had to be consulted. It may be mentioned 
that the diflference between the balance given above, and that 
in the Treasurer’s balance sheet, arises out of alterations in 
the state of the fund after the closing of the Treasurer’s 
account. 
After some remarks by Mr. Chadwick, the Report was 
adopted on the proposal of Mr. Curtis, seconded by Dr. 
Clay. 
The annual election of officers then took place, when the 
following gentlemen were elected : — 
President. 
WILLIAM FAIRBAIRN, F.R.S., Inst. Nat. Sc. Par. Corresp. 
JAMES PRESCOTT JOULE, LL.U., F.R.S., F.C.S. 
THOMAS HOPKINS, M. Brit. Met. Soc. 
JOSEPH CHEESEBOROUGH DYER. 
ROBERT ANGUS SMITH, Ph.D., F.R.S., F.C.S. 
EDWARD SCHUNCK, Ph.D., F.R.S. 
RICHARD COPLEY CHRISTIE, JI.A. 
®rcagum’. 
HENRY MERE ORMEROD. 
Htbrarian. 
CHARLES FREDRIK EKMAN. 
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REV. WM. GASKELL, M.A. 
RICHARD ROBERTS, M. Inst. C.E. 
JOSEPH BAXENDELL, F.R.A.S. 
EDWARD WILLIAM BINNEY, F.R.S. , F.G.S. 
PETER SPENCE. 
JOSEPH ATKINSON RANSOME, M.R.C.S. 
Mr. Dyer moved, and Dr. Joule seconded, a vote of 
thanks to Mr. Ekman, the Librarian, for the valuable 
services rendered by him to the Society. 
The Meeting w’as then adjourned to Tuesday the 3rd ot 
May. 
