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Mr. Godfrey moved that the retiring Members of Council be 
re-elected. This motion was seconded by Mr. Tyler and carried 
unanimously. 
Mr. Purchas moved that Mr. Officer be appointed President; 
Mr. Godfrey and Professor Spencer Vice-Presidents; and Mr. 
McLachlan, Hon Treasurer. This motion was seconded by The 
Hon. R. Simson, and carried unanimously. 
Mr. Officer returned thanks for the honor done him, and said 
that he would use his best efforts in the interest of the Society, in 
which he had always taken the greatest interest. 
Mr. Tyler moved a vote of thanks to the retiring President, Mr. 
F. R. Godfrey, and the retiring Hon. Treasurer, Mr. Charles 
Ryan. This motion was seconded and carried unanimously. 
In responding, Mr. Godfrey drew attention to the fact that in 
spite of the existing depression, the attendance was not falling off, 
which was a sign that the Gardens were steadily advancing in public 
favor. He mentioned that efforts were being made to replace the 
Rhinoceros and Bison, which unfortunately were lost during the 
year, he also noticed the satisfactory progress of pisciculture in 
Victoria. In conclusion he thanked the Council and Directors for 
the support which they had always given him during his term 
of office. 
