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The Chairman, in proposing the election of Sir Daniel Morris, 
K.C.M.G, J.P., D.C.L., D.Sc., F.L.S., to be President for 
the ensuing year, stated that the Council were unanimous in 
recommending the nomination of their esteemed Chairman to the 
Presidential Chair. During the time he had been with them he 
had been an active worker in doing all he could for the welfare 
of the Society; and as he resided amongst them he would make an 
ideal President to welcome and support the Congress of the South- 
Eastern Union of Scientific Societies, which was being held in 
Bournemouth next year. Miss C. Agnes Rooper, in a few graceful 
words,'seconded the proposition, which was carried unanimously 
with applause. 
Sir Daniel Morris briefly replied, stating how deeply he 
appreciated the honour, and that he would do all in his power to 
promote the welfare and prosperity of the Society. As Chairman 
of the Council for the past two years he had observed with, 
pleasure the energy displayed by the Society in its efforts to secure 
a Natural Science Museum for the benefit of the town, and in 
the acquisition of the Dent Collection of Barton fossils, and he 
accepted the honour which the members had conferred upon 
him with very great pleasure. 
The re-election of all the Vice-Presidents was carried, on the 
motion of Mr. H. Backhouse, seconded by Mr. W. H. Scott. 
On the proposition of Dr. Shillitoe, seconded by Mr. T. J. P. 
Jeffery, the Executive and other officers were unanimously 
re-elected. 
The members of the Council were re-elected, on the proposi¬ 
tion of Mr. Aubrey Edwards, seconded by Mr. C. R. Rutherford. 
A hearty vote of thanks was given to the Auditors, Messrs. 
Sutton and Bicker, for their gratuitous services, on the proposi¬ 
tion of Mr. F. L. Jermyn, seconded by Mr. A. Gray. 
Sir Daniel Morris proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. H. J. 
Waddington for his efficient services in the chair, which was 
carried by acclamation. Mr. Waddington briefly responded. 
Mr. H. J. Ellis proposed a vote of thanks to the Hon. 
Secretaries for their work during the year, which w r as passed and 
briefly acknowledged. 
