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It was moved by Mr. Field and seconded by Mr. Wilkinson , 
ee That Professor Simonds be elected president for the 
ensuing year,” and on the ballot being taken, that gentleman 
was declared unanimously elected. 
Professor Simonds having taken the chair, returned thanks 
for the honour of his election. 
The election of six vice-presidents followed when the 
following nominations were made : 
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Mr. W. J. Goodwin, of Hampton Court, by Professor Spooner. 
— J. Gardner, of Dumbarton, by Mr. Lawson. 
— J. S. Gamgee, of Birmingham, by Mr. Cartledge. 
— T. W. Gowing, of London, by Professor Parnell. 
— E. Harrison, of the Royal Artillery, by Mr. Wilkinson. 
— R. Skelton, jun., of Leyton, Essex, by Mr. Cartledge . 
— M. J. Harpley, of the Royal Horse Guards, by Mr. Field. 
Professor Dick, of Edinburgh, by Mr. Robinson. 
Mr. W. Aitkin, of Kilmarnock, by Mr. Ellis. 
Professor Gamgee, of Edinburgh, by Mr. Hunt. 
Mr. F. Bland, of Boston, by Mr. Dickens. 
The result of the ballot was—for M. J. Harpley, 14; W. J. 
Goodwin, 12; Professor Dick, 12; Professor Gamgee, 12; 
J. S. Gamgee, 10; T. W. Gowing, 8; E. Harrison, 7; W. 
Aitkin, 5; R. Skelton, 5; F. Bland, 4; J. Gardiner, 4; 
whereupon Messrs. Harpley, Goodwin, Dick, Gamgee, J. S. 
Gamgee, and T. W. Gowing, were declared duly elected. 
It was moved by Mr. Silvester, “ that Mr. Coates be elected 
Secretary for the ensuing year.” On the ballot being taken, 
Mr. Coates was declared unanimously elected. 
A copy of a work, u the Rot in Sheep,” by Professor 
Simonds, was presented to the library by the author, when, 
It was moved by Mr. Silvester and seconded by Mr. Braby , 
st That the thanks of the Council be given for the same.” 
Carried. 
It was moved by Mr. Ernes and seconded by Mr. Wilkinson , 
<c That the thanks of the Council be given to the retiring 
President, F. R. Silvester, Esq., for his courteous and efficient 
services during the last year.” 
The resolution was carried by acclamation. 
