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well known in connection with the Society, and it afforded him 
great pleasure to second their nomination. 
The motion was put by the President, and carried unanimously. 
Mr. Godfrey and Major Purchas both returned thanks for the 
honour, and stated that it gave them pleasure to assist the Society 
in any way they could. 
Mr. Godfrey moved that Mr. T. R. James be re-elected to the 
position of Hon. Treasurer. Mr. James lived near the Gardens, 
and he had always a great interest in the work, and had assisted in 
every way he could. He regretted that, owing to an accident to his 
hand, Mr. James was not present, but he hoped he would soon be 
•well again. 
Colonel Rede seconded the motion, which was carried 
unanimously. 
Mr. G. W. Bruce, Mr. J. A. Panton, and Sir Malcolm McEacharn 
were re-elected as members of the Council on the motion of Mr. 
Godfrey, seconded by Colonel Rede. 
A vote of thanks was proposed to the Hon. Mr. Grimwade by the 
Hon. Senator Best in very eulogistic and complimentary terms, 
which was carried by acclamation. 
The Hon. Mr. Grimwade returned thanks very warmly. He said 
that while he was away he would lose no opportunity of doing all 
he could in the Society’s interest, and he felt sure on his return he 
would find the Gardens looking better than ever. Before sitting 
down he would formally apply for six months’ leave of absence. 
The leave asked for by Mr. Grimwade was cordially given, and the 
meeting closed. 
At the commencement of the meeting, Mr. Le Souef mentioned 
that he had received a letter stating that Sir Malcolm McEacharn 
was in Sydney, otherwise he would have been present. 
