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Rev. J. Robbins, D.D. — My Lord, ladies and gentlemen: The resolu- 
tion intrusted to me is as follows : “ That the Report of the Council be received, 
adopted, and circulated among the members and associates.” Of the neces- 
sity for the existence of such an Institution as this it is needless to speak, 
for that has been sufficiently set out by the paper of objects, as well 
as in the Report itself. That that opinion is held by many others of more 
widely extended influence than I possess is proved by the number— small, 
indeed, but yet the number— of distinguished persons whom I see present. 
Those persons, I believe, are not all of them members of the Institute, but 
their presence here proves that the necessity for such a Society is felt by 
others. It is only to be hoped that the various papers which the Institute puts 
forward will do a vast amount of good, and that we shall soon see a larger 
number of members joining us, so as to relieve the Council from all 
anxiety upon questions of finance. It was my misfortune only to become 
acquainted with your late honorary secretary, Mr. Reddie, a few days before 
it pleased God to take him away from this world, and his death was a bitter 
disappointment to me, for I had formed such a high opinion of him, and ex- 
pected to derive such an advantage from his society, that the blow I felt was 
a very severe one. I can easily judge what grief will be felt by the older 
members of the Society, of which he was the founder, and who were better 
acquainted with him than I had the opportunity of being. I beg to move 
that the report which has been read be received and adopted. (Cheers.) 
Mr. W. Day.— My Lord, ladies, and gentlemen: I beg to second this resolu- 
tion, and wish to suggest that the proof copies of those papers which are read 
at our meetings should be sent beforehand to such of the members as may 
desire to have them, in order that those able to be present may be better 
prepared for the discussions, and those who can not, may have an opportunity 
of expressing their views in writing.* 
The resolution was carried unanimously. 
Rev. J. Hill, D.D.— I beg to move the following resolution “ That 
the thanks of the members and associates be presented to the Council and 
honorary officers for their efficient conduct of the business of the Victoria 
Institute during the past year.” I am satisfied that all the officers of the 
Institute have done their utmost, and deserve well of those who are friendly 
to the cause for which the Institute was established. I feel that such an 
Institute is required, and trust that all who are able to support the objects 
which it has in view will do so. 
Major Cooper Gardiner. — As one of the oldest associates of this Institute, 
I can say with confidence that I fully agree with the resolution, and beg to 
second it. 
The resolution was agreed to. 
* By an arrangement made this year (1872), members giving in their names 
for the purpose, may obtain such papers a week before they are read. — Ed. 
