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Zealand Birds," to be prepared by him. The letter was re- 

 reived. 



Election of Officers. — The following officers were elected : 

 President— Mr. G. M. Thomson, F.L.S., F.C.S. ; Treasurer- 

 Mr. Martin Chapman, K.C. 



At this stage Dr. Farr moved, and Professor Chilton seconded. 

 *' That it is not competent for members of the Board of Go- 

 vernors to hold any paid office under the Board." The motion 

 was carried on division, two members refraining from voting. 



The election of officers was then again proceeded with. 



Professor Easterfield moved, and Mr. Chapman seconded, 

 ' That Mr. Thomas King be appointed Secretary, at a remunera- 

 tion of £25 per annum." Carried. 



The following officers were elected : Editor of Transactions 

 — Mr. G. M. Thomson ; Librarian — Mr. A. Hamilton ; Publish- 

 ing Committee — Professor Chilton, Professor Benham, Dr. Farr, 

 and the Editor. 



Honorary Members. — The following gentlemen were elected 

 honorary members of the Institute : Dr. L. Diels, of Berlin ; 

 Rev. T. R. R. Stebbing, F.R.S., of Ephraim Lodge, The Common, 

 Tunbridge Wells ; Mr. E. Meyrick, B.A., F.R.S., F.Z.S., F.E.S., 

 of Thornhanger, Marlborough, Wilts (Marlborough College, 

 Wilts). 



Mr. Hamilton moved, and Professor Benham seconded, 

 " That the 40th volume of the Transactions include a list of past 

 Presidents and honorary members." Carried. 



Mr. Wilson moved, and Mr. Hamilton seconded, " That the 

 Secretary be directed to send to each of the affiliated societies 

 a copy of the minutes of this meeting." Carried. 



Professor Benham moved, and Dr. Farr seconded, " That 

 the minutes of the present meeting be printed in the forthcoming 

 volume of the Transactions (Vol. XL)." Carried. 



Dr. Farr moved, and Mr. Hamilton seconded, " That the 

 Institute learns with surprise that there are no proper arrange- 

 ments for the distribution of accurate time at the important 

 port of Auckland, and strongly urges the Government to con- 

 sider and carry out whatever is necessary for the regular dropping 

 of a time-ball there." Carried. 



The Board went into committee to consider the financial 

 position of the Institute. 



The Board resumed. 



Professor Chilton moved, and Dr. Farr seconded, " That 

 the hearty thanks of the Institute be accorded to Mr. Hamilton 

 for his valuable services as Editor during the last fcur years." 

 Carried. 



