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said that, although a very busy man, he had always taken a 
deep interest in the Society, and as President would do all in 
his power to assist its progress. 
Major Purchas proposed that Dr. Charles Ryan and Mr. 
D. McLeod, M.P., should be the two Vice-Presidents for the 
present year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Officer, and 
carried unanimously. 
Mr. F. R. Godfrey proposed that Mr. James be elected 
Hon. Treasurer to the Society. The motion was carried 
unanimously, and Mr. James returned thanks, stating that he 
hoped the Society would be able to show a good balance 
sheet. 
Mr. Tyler proposed the re-election of Mr. Hogg and Mr. 
Bruce as members of the Council, Carried tiem. con. 
Mr. Godfrey proposed a vote of thanks to the retiring 
President, who, although a very busy man, had given a 
considerable amount of his time to the Society, and done all 
in his power to further its interests. The motion was carried 
by acclamation, and Dr. Ryan returned thanks, and said it 
had been a source of gratification to him to have performed 
the duties devolving on him as President to the satisfaction 
of his colleagues. He had taken a great pleasure in the 
office, and would continue to take a warm interest in the 
Society’s progress. 
The meeting then closed. 
The accounts for the past year have been duly audited by 
Messrs. Langton and Turner, and the balance sheet will be 
published in the Society’s proceedings. 
