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5. The Hon. Secretary then read a list of the specimens 

 added to the Museum, and gave a short address on the desira- 

 bility of the study of Natural History, if only as an intellectual 

 recreation. 



The President then reviewed the work of the session, and at 

 the close a vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Colenso for his 

 valuable papers. 



At the close of the meeting, Mr. Goodall exhibited some 

 diagrams of the recent solar eclipse, published by the Surveyor- 

 General. 



Annual Meeting. Ath February, 1886. 

 Abstkact of Annual Eepoet. 



An account of the circumstances attending the removal of the property 

 of the Society to their new premises, and drawing attention to the establish- 

 ment of the Museum. The Library and donations of books. The number of 

 members now on the roll is 149, 28 having been elected during the year. The 

 audited statement of accounts shows a balance in Treasurer's hands of £ ; 

 fixed deposit in bank, £150 ; and considerable arrears of subscriptions. 

 The expenditure for the year was £ , principally on museum fittings, and 

 expenses connected with removal. 



Five meetings only have been held, at which nine papers have been 

 read, and seven addresses and lectures delivered. 



Ten Council meetings have been held. 



Appended to report of Council is the Curator's report on the additions to 

 the Museum during the year. 



Election of Officers for 1886. — President — W. I. Spencer ; 

 Vice-president— J. Goodall, M.I.C.E. ; Council— H. Hill, F. 

 W. C. Sturm, S. Locke, N. Heath, J. T. Carr, A. P. Sheath ; 

 Hon. Secretary and Curator — A. Hamilton ; Hon. Treasurer — J. N. 

 Bowerman ; Auditor — T. K. Newton. 



