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It was then resolved, on the motion of Mr. Gowing , 
(proposed in his absence by Mr, Varnell), seconded by Mr. 
Ernes , “ That any candidate failing to obtain his diploma 
after two examinations, shall pay a further fee of three 
guineas, on again presenting himself before the Board.” 
Carried unanimously. 
Messrs. Legrew, Jex, and the Secretary, were named as 
the committee of supervision, and the proceedings then 
terminated. 
John Legrew. 
Thomas Jex. 
E. N. Gabriel. 
SPECIAL MEETING, April 22, 1857. 
Present : — The President, Messrs. Braby, Gowing, Jex, 
Jones, Langworthy, Legrew, Turner; Professors Spooner, 
Morton, and Varnell, and the Secretary. 
W. Stockley, Esq., the President, in the Chair. 
The Minutes of the preceding meetings were read and 
signed. 
Mr. Ernes ’ motion for an alteration in the bye-law 27, 
reducing the fee for examination and admission from 
ten guineas to seven, was, on the motion of Mr. Jones , 
seconded by Mr. Jex , confirmed. As was also Mr. Gowing' s 
motion, that pupils after two rejections, should pay an 
additional fee of three guineas. 
The annual report and balance-sheet were then read, 
and, on the motion of Mr. Braby , seconded by Mr. Jones , 
they were unanimously received and adopted. 
It was moved by Professor Moi'ton , and seconded by 
Professor Spooner , “ That the thanks of the Council be given 
to the Committee for preparing the Annual Report.” Carried 
nem. con. 
E. N. Gabriel. 
