In pursuance of the provisions of the constitution and laws of the state of Vermont, the members of the house of representatives convened in the state-house in Montpelier, on the first Wednesday, being the sixth day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six.

At ten o'clock in the forenoon Hon. Charles W. Porter, secretary of state, called the house to order, when

Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. John H. Hincks of Montpelier.

The names of the members who had presented their credentials were called; whereupon it appeared the following named members were present, who were duly sworn and took their seats, to wit: