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Mr. Robarts, in proposing that the address be printed and circulated
in the usual way, said it was the future which should possess the most
interest for them. It was very desirable that all members should strive
to add their quota, however humble, to increasing the interest of the
meetings, especially in objects and facts connected with the County.
They ardently wished for a great increase in the number of members,
not mainly to augment the funds, but that more matter in the way of
original contributions might find its way into their hands. The
resolution was seconded by Mr. Lockyer, and carried by acclamation;
Mr. Letchford proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Officers of the
Club in a humourous speech. Mr. Hutchison seconded, saying that few
were aware of the large amount of work thrown upon officers of such
Societies. The compliment was suitably acknowledged by Messrs.
Meldola, Barnes, Cole, and Lockyer. Thanks were also voted to the
Auditors; and on the motion of the President, seconded by the
Treasurer, Miss J. E. Cole and Mr. H. A. Cole, the Conductors of the
Government Art Classes, were warmly thanked for the accommodation
afforded to the Club for its meetings, and the use of rooms for the
Library and Museum.