10 
Oil the motion of Mr. Godfrey, the three retiring mem¬ 
bers, who had attended the fewest niitnher of meetings during 
the year, namely. Col. Ryan, Col. Horne, and Mr. J. V. Smith, 
were re-elected members of the Couucil. 
Mr. F. S, Griniwade was unanimously elected President 
for the ensuing year on the motion of Major Pnrchas, and 
in thanking the Society for having elected him to that position, 
stated that he Iiad the welfare of the vSociety at heart and 
would do all in his power to further its interests. 
On the motion of Mr. (irimwade, Mr. F. R. Godfrey 
and Major Pnrchas were elected Vice-Presidents for the en¬ 
suing year ; lie .stated tliat these two gentlemen were almo.st 
the original members of the Council, and during the very 
many years they had been connected with it had always 
taken the deepest interest in its management. 
Mr. James on the motion of Mr. Godfrey, was re-elected 
Hon. Treasurer, the members present expressing their satisfac¬ 
tion at the efficient way he carried out his duties. 
