Professor Turner reported that in accordance with the remit made by the Society at last Ordinary Meeting, the Council recommended the following changes in the Laws of the Society:—

“That Law XVII be cancelled, and the following Law be established in its place:—

“That there shall be formed a Council consisting, first, of such gentlemen as may have filled the office of President, and, secondly of the following to be annually elected, viz., a President, six Vice-Presidents (two at least of whom shall be resident), twelve Ordinary Fellows as Councillors, a General Secretary, two Secretaries to the Ordinary Meetings, a Treasurer, and a Curator of the Museum and Library.”