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Seventh Meeting (Special) : 21si December, 1886. 

 Dr. Galbraitli, President, iii the chair. 



Paper. — " Antarctic Exploration in connection with Steam 

 Whaling," by Mr. Charles Traill. {Transactions, p. 470.) 



Adjouened Annual Meeting : 5tli April, 1887. 

 Abstract of Eepoet. 

 The number of members on the roll fe 72. The course of fortnightly 

 lectures in connection with this Institute were well attended, and paid 

 expenses. Only 3-1 members paid their subscription, but in spite of this 

 drawback £20 has been expended in books ; and, in addition, the library has 

 been increased by many donations from the United States Geological 

 Department. Credit balance in Colonial Bank, carried forward, £66 4s. Id. 



Officees foe 1887. — President — Venerable Archdeacon 

 Stocker ; Vice-president — A. Highton, B.A. ; Treasurer — Mr. 

 Robertson ; Secretary — Edmund Webber ; Council — Messrs. 

 Bailey, McLean, and C. Tanner, Dr. Closs and Dr. Galbraith. 

 Hon. Secretary — Edmund Webber. 



