Abstract of Annual Report and Balance-sheet

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abstract. The annual report and balance-sheet were read and adopted. During the year seven ordinary meetings were held, at which eleven papers were read. In addition, several popular lectures were delivered. During the session two new members joined the Institute, and twenty-three names were struck off the roll, thus leaving a membership of eighty-six. During the year a number of the old members were removed by death, amongst them being Mr. J. B. Stansell, who was for many years librarian to the Institute. The balance-sheet shows a total receipt of £99 3s. 2d., and a total expenditure of £94 5s. 7d., thus leaving a credit balance of £4 17s. 7d. The reserve, consisting of the subscriptions of life-members, now amounts to £70 13s. 3d.

Election of Officer for 1890.—President—S. Hurst-Seager, A.R.I.B.A.; Vice-presidents—H. R. Webb, F.R.M.S., J. T. Meeson, B.A.; Treasurer—J. T. Meeson, B.A.; Secretary—R. M. Laing, M.A., B.Sc.; Council—Professor F. W. Hutton, Dr. Symes, T. W. Naylor Beckett, F.L.S., B. Bull, R. W. Fereday, F.E.S.