In succeeding, as President of the Medico-Psychological Association, the distinguished professor whose term of office now expires, I beg to return you my best thanks for the honour you have conferred upon me. I must at the same time express my regret that I was unable to attend the last annual meeting of the Association, when I might, as on previous occasions, have pleaded my total unfitness for the office, and have again obtained your assent to the selection of one more suited for that honourable distinction. Having, however, been placed in what I consider a false position, I have now only to trust to your kind forbearance and beg your support in the fulfilment of the duties.