162 THE PEOCEEDINGS OF THE LINNEAN SOCIETY 



1. — That Baron Maclay's proposal is an excellent one, and that 

 it is most desirable that it should be acted upon with the 

 least possible delay. 



2. — That the site for the Station suggested by Baron Maclay is, 

 from its vicinity to the sea, and the facilities afforded to the 

 student by ready access to Mr. Macleay's Museum and 

 Library, very well adapted for the purpose, and they recom- 

 mend that an effort be made to secure it for the Society. 



3. — That the amount required for the erection of workshops, &c., 

 according to the plans submitted by Baron Maclay should 

 be obtained by voluntary contributions from the members of 

 the Society and others. 



4. — That, as some time must elapse before the site indicated, or 

 any other suitable one, can be secured, Mr. Macleay's offer, 

 here following, of a temporary Station in the immediate 

 vicinity of his Museum be accepted. 



I think it so desirable that Baron Maclay's proposal should be 

 carried out quickly, and that we should be able to announce at 

 once to the scientific world that a Zoological Station is actually 

 in existence in Sydney, that I offer to guarantee, until final 

 arrangements are concluded, to find ample room either in or near 

 ray Museum for any visitors to this country who wish to under- 

 take the study and investigation of any branch of Natural 

 Science. And I further guarantee that such students shall have 

 free access to, and the use of, my Museum, Library and 

 Microscopes. This engagement on my part is limited, of course, 

 to the bona fide student, and does not apply to the mere collector, 

 whether amateur or professional. 



(Signed) William Macleat. 



26th September, 1878. 



5. — That the sketch plan laid before the Committee by Baron 

 Maclay sufficiently meets the requirements of the Station, 

 and should be at least provisionally adopted by the Society. 



