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SITTINGS OF THE COUNCIL. 
frequently been subjected to unpleasant and often undeserved 
aspersions. He trusted, however, this would not be the case in 
future; and was sure that all the officers of the Council had very 
efficiently and honourably performed the several duties that de- 
volved upon them. 
Mr. Henderson was then unanimously elected to the vacant 
office* 
The Secretary said that he lost no time (now that the election 
had taken place) in rising to propose a vote of thanks to the late 
Treasurer, Mr. Field. No one had had such opportunities as 
himself of witnessing the urbanity, the liberality, and the strict 
attention to business, which that gentleman had always shewn in 
the performance of the duties of his office. He had never known 
him hesitate to take any amount of trouble to benefit the College 
where its interests were concerned. In every respect, indeed, he 
had acted in such a manner as to command the most cordial thanks 
of the Council. 
Mr. J. Turner , in seconding the proposal, said he wished to 
express the strong conviction he felt respecting the deep obligation 
the Council and the corporate body were under to Mr. Field for 
devoting his valuable time, and more especially at that particular 
period when the interests of the chartered body required the aid 
of such assistance. 
The motion passed unanimously. 
Cheques were then drawn and signed for the payment of the 
liabilities of the College. 
On the motion of Mr. Simonds , seconded by Mr. A. Cherry , it 
was resolved “ That the sum of £20 be placed to the credit of the 
Secretary, to meet current expenses on the petty cash account.” 
The Secretary read a letter from Mr. F. King, consenting to 
withdraw his resignation, as the Council desired it. 
In answer to a question from Mr. Wilkinson , 
The Secretary stated, that no steps had as yet been taken 
towards the re-organization of the Edinburgh Board of Examiners. 
A brief conversation took place on this subject; after which the 
Committee of Supervision of the last meeting was re-appointed, and 
the proceedings terminated. 
