The SECRETARY read a letter from Mr. Kyan of Preston, in which that gentleman expressed his regret at his inability to be present, and hoped the Members would have a successful meeting. Mr. RENSHAW moved a vote of thanks to those gentlemen who had furnished them with such interesting and instructive papers. Dr. D. A. WORMALD, in seconding the resolution, said they could, with a little energy and support, make that Society very successful, and as a representative body on behalf of their profession in the Midland Counties, they could maintain such a position that it would become an honour to belong to it. The CHAIRMAN remarked that it was no light work to prepare such papers as they had heard read; much time and trouble must have been spent in the digest of the various subjects. He gave the hearty thanks of the meeting to the contributors of those papers. The resolution was carried unanimously. Mr. Major STEWART proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Campion for presiding. Mr. KING seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The CHAIRMAN (Mr. Campion) returned his best thanks for the kind reception and assistance the Members had rendered him whilst in the chair. THE DINNER. In the evening a dinner was held at the Queen’s Hotel, Mr. Campion presiding, Mr. Major Stewart in the vice-chair. The CHAIRMAN proposed the health of “The Queen and the rest of the Royal Family.” Mr. MAHONIE then gave a recitation from Shakespeare. Mr. Major STEWART in rising to propose the toast of the President of the branch said—It is my pleasing duty as your Vice-President to propose this toast. I find our worthy Chairman took his M.R.C.S. degree in 1856, I therefore regard him as the father of the profession in this district of England; those who were present this morning heard his inaugural address. Those words were words of wisdom, and were addressed not only to the older, but also to the younger members of our Branch Association. His address will be read with pleasure by members of our profession in England and America. With regard to the chairmanship of this branch, I think it would have been wise if Mr. Campion had been elected for three years, until we were more consolidated. I am glad to see so many members from this district present this evening, and will now conclude by asking you to drink a bumper to the long life and successful career of our Chairman. The toast was accepted most loyally.