SITTINGS OF THE COUNCIL. 
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Notices of motions for alterations in and additions to the Bye- 
Laws, were given by Messrs. Jas. Turner, Arthur Cherry, Hen- 
derson, Mayhew, and Gabriel ; and they were directed to be 
suspended at the Secretary’s office. 
Some discussion ensued on these various notices, but not of 
any importance. 
Sitting of February 17, 1847. 
Present — the PRESIDENT, the SECRETARY, Messrs. ARTHUR 
Cherry, Henderson, Ernes, Mayhew, Cherry, sen., 
J. Turner, Wilkinson, Baker, Goodwin, Mayhew, F. 
King, and Field. 
Minutes read and confirmed. 
This sitting, being called for two special objects, viz. to make 
arrangements for the third Annual Report, and to elect a member of 
the Board of Examiners, and for general routine business, 
It was moved by Mr. Arthur Cherry , and seconded by Mr. 
Baker, “ That a Committee be appointed to draw up the Annual 
Report.” The mover stated, that the reason of his moving for a 
Committee was, for the purpose of giving a more carefully di- 
gested report of proceedings than could be done in open Council ; 
while it still left the Council free to adopt or return the result of 
the labours of the Committee for revision, should the Council not 
approve of the draft. The motion met the wishes of the Board, 
and was carried without opposition. 
The Committee was nominated as follows : — Messrs. Gabriel, 
Mayhew, Arthur Cherry, and Ernes. 
Mr. James Turner, in a neat speech, proposed, “ That Mr. Dal- 
rymple, M.R.C.S., &c., & c., be elected to the appointment of 
Examiner,” vacant by the retirement of Mr. Liston. 
Mr. Mayhew seconded the nomination of Mr. Turner. 
Mr. Arthur Cherry begged leave to nominate, for the same ap- 
pointment, Mr. Samuel Solly, F.R.S. and M.R.C.S. ; and having 
explained the grounds upon which he considered that gentleman 
as being particularly qualified for an Examiner, 
Mr. Cherry, sen. seconded the motion. 
A long and animated discussion ensued, as to which of these 
gentlemen should be elected, each having such high claims to dis- 
