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given notice, the effe6t of which will be to place coun- 
try members on more even terms with town members in 
the procurement of books from the library by doing away 
with prior engagements. The resolution of which Mr. 
Legge had given notice — that the bye-law restricting asso- 
ciates to persons whose income does not exceed £300 per 
ann. be rescinded, having been seconded by Archdeacon 
Austin, was discussed at some length, being supported by 
Messrs Colbeck and Davis, and opposed by Rev. J. 
Foreman and Mr. Bellairs, but decision upon it and Mr. 
Legge's other motion was postponed until the next meet- 
ing, when the possible effect of their adoption on the 
income of the Society may be more approximately 
estimated. 
The election of officers and committees for the ensuing 
year was then proceeded with. 
On the motion of Mr. D. C. Cameron, seconded 
by Archdeacon Austin, Mr. Henry Kirke, M. A., was 
unanimously elected President. In returning thanks 
for the compliment, Mr. Kirke said he felt it the more 
because he had lately expressed opinions contrary to those 
of the majority of the members of the Society ; but he 
had done so honestly, believing that what was proposed 
would not be advantageous to the Society. Now, how- 
ever, that the resolution had been adopted, he should bow 
to the decision of the majority and loyally endeavour to 
do his best to promote the interests of the Society. Mr. 
P. H. Nind was elected Vice President being proposed 
by Mr. Daly and seconded by Mr. Drysdale. Messrs. B. H. 
Jones, R. J. Kelly, G. H. Hawtayne, C.M.G.; R. P. 
Drysdale, S. M. Bellairs and Alex. Duncan, Ordinary 
Direaors ; Messrs. J. S. Hill, M. Garnett, and D. C. 
