ANNUAL MEETING. 
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D. Majendie, k. c. b., G. A. Milman, H.D.Pitt, Sir R.L.Playfair,K.c.M.a. 
E. Simeon, J. C. Shirres and F. M. E. Yibart; Majors: R. 0. Battiscombe 
R. M. Crofton, C. de Jersey and 0. A. Ryan; Captains: R. Galley, S. J. 
Chamier, A. C. Connal, A. M. de L. Cowper-Smith, Gr. C. Evelegh, 
J. D. G. Higgon, F. M. Lloyd, W. A. Matthews, Hon. R. E. M. 
Mostyn, C. E. Rolt, Sir N. A. Staples, Bart, and R. C. Wellesley; 
Lieuts. : A. F. Porcher, A. O'C. Scott and E. Y. Tighe. 
By the death of Sir William Goodenough, the Institution loses a good 
friend, one whose vast experience and valuable advice was always at the 
service of its members. He took a warm interest in the Insti¬ 
tution and at one time was a frequent contributor to the “Pro¬ 
ceedings.” The following are some of the articles which fell from his 
pen:—“ Account of a Prussian Manoeuvre,” “ Harnessing with a 
Bricole or Breast Strap,” “ Tactical and General Instructions of the 
German Army,” “ Notes on Austrian Field Artillery Service Practice 
as introduced in 1872,” “ General Gordon on the Employment of 
Artillery in Irregular Warfare.” He was also joint author of the first 
“ Army Book for the British Empire.” Sir William was also a 
donator to the Museums of specimens of mineral and natural history. 
Gunoan Gold The subject of the essay for the ‘ Duncan Gold 
Medal for 1898-9 was “The technical training of 
Meda 91898 “ * officers in Garrison Artillery.” Fifteen essays 
were submitted. Major-General R. Mac G. Stewart, c.b.. Colonels 
N. L. Walford and J. C. Dalton kindly consented to act as judges. 
They unanimously recommended as follows :— 
(1) . That the Gold Medal with an honorarium of £20 be 
awarded to the author of the essay bearing the motto 
Knowledge is power . 
(2) . That the Silver Medal with an honorarium of £10 be 
awarded to the author of the essay bearing the motto 
Sub Jove frigido. 
(3) . That the essays bearing the mottos Live and learn and 
When the strong man armed heepeth his palace his goods 
are in peace are deserving of commendation and might 
be printed with advantage. 
[The Secretary opened the sealed envelopes and announced that 
Major C. P. Martel is the winner of the Gold Medal, Major-General 
J. B. Richardson the winner of the Silver Medal and Lieutenant C. 
G. Yereker and Captain A. W. Pack-Beresford are commended.] 
RewavdB to Colonel J. R. J. Jocelyn, Lieut.-Colonel E. M. Baker, 
Contributors and Major H. C. Sclater kindly consented to act 
a ” d as judges to dispose of the £50 allowed annually 
rrva.nBia.tovs. £ or rewar ding contributors and translators to the 
“ Proceedings ” and awarded amounts as follows :— 
