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It was moved by Mr. Wilkinson , and seconded by Professor 
Spooner — 
“ That an allowance of £50 to the late Secretary, Mr. 
E. N. Gabriel, be granted for another year.”—Carried. 
The Finance Committee reported that they had examined 
the vouchers and receipts of payments during the preceding 
quarter and found them correct. The quarterly balance 
sheet of the Treasurer’s account showed that the liabilities 
for the quarter ending October 1st, amounted to £71 14s. 8 cl., 
which they recommend should be discharged. This would 
leave a balance in hand of £598 18s. 9 d. The Committee 
also drew the attention of the Council to an outstanding 
account of Mr. S. Garrard, the legal adviser of the College. 
It was moved by Mr. Cartledge , and seconded by Mr. 
Brown — 
“ That the Renort of the Finance Committee be re- 
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ceived.” 
On this being carried, it was then moved by Mr. Ernes , 
and seconded by Mr. Helmore — 
“ That it be adopted.”—Carried. 
It was next moved by Mr. Ernes , and seconded by Mr. 
Lawson — 
“ That Mr. Garrard be requested to furnish the particulars 
of his account.”—Carried. 
It was moved by Mr. Ernes , and seconded by Mr. Braby — 
“ That an examination of the pupils take place in the 
week before Christmas.”—Carried. 
It was moved by Mr. Braby, and seconded by Mr. Lawson — 
“That the Treasurer be authorised to draw a cheque for 
the Examiners’ Fees.”—Carried. 
Notice of motion in connection with Bye-law 27 was 
given by Mr. Braby having reference to an increase of the 
Examination Fee. It was ordered to be suspended in the 
Board-room for three months. 
At the conclusion of the general business, Mr. Laivson 
expressed the deep regret which the Council felt at the loss 
the profession had sustained by the lamented death of Mr. 
Ellis, and moved — “ That a letter of condolence be forwarded 
from the Council to his widow.” The motion was seconded 
by Mr. Seeker, and was carried unanimously. 
Cheques were ordered to be drawn for the current ex¬ 
penses. 
By order of the Council, 
William Henry Coates, 
Secretary. 
