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such measures as for a time would relieve him of his official 
duties. 
Professor Spooner explained the nature of the malady under 
which their respected Secretary was labouring. With the 
President, he trusted that it may be only of short duration; 
but as of this there was some doubt, he would suggest that 
leave of absence be given to him, and that some member of 
the Council be requested, in the mean time, to act as their 
secretary. 
Mr. Legrew , after expressing his regret at the illness of 
the Secretary, proposed— 
“That Mr. Braby be requested to act as secretary for two 
months.” It, however, appearing, from the sentiments ex¬ 
pressed by several members of council, that no definite time 
should be named, he then “proposed that Mr. Braby be 
requested to act as secretary pro temP 
Mr. Siockley seconded the proposition. 
Mr. Field made some kind remarks in reference to the 
illness of the Secretary, and fully concurred^in the propo¬ 
sition. 
Mr. Silvester , with the same kindly feeling, supported the 
motion, which, having been put by the Chairman, was carried 
nem. con. 
Mr. E. Braby expressed his willingness, under the painful 
affliction of their Secretary, to assist him in the performance 
of his duties as much as laid in his power, and that for an 
indefinite time. He felt honoured by the confidence placed 
in him, and, as treasurer, communicated to the meeting the 
accuracy with which the financial accounts of the College 
have been kept by their Secretary. 
Mr. Field moved, and Professor Morton seconded— 
“That the condolence and sympathy of the Council be 
expressed to Mrs. Gabriel, by their President.” 
Carried unanimously. 
For E. N. Gabriel, 
E. Braby, Hon . Sec. pro tem. 
