42 THE VICTORIAN NATURALIST. 



those opposed to any change. The deputation, which was a 

 large one, comprised representatives from your Club, Ornitholo- 

 gists' Union, Zoological and Acclimatization Society, and sports- 

 men, with the valued support of Mr. G. A. Keartland, who acted 

 as spokesman. The result of their exertions are already known 

 to you, and while it is to be regretted that our representations 

 were not entirely successful, we feel assured that but for the 

 efforts then made the Minister's decision would have been in 

 favour of making the requested alteration. 



" The hon. librarian reports that additions to the library, by 

 purchase and exchange, have been well maintained. During the 

 year 60 volumes or parts have been purchased, 2 volumes have 

 been donated, and 89 received by exchange, making an addition 

 for the year of 151 volumes or parts. 



" The thanks of the Club are again due to Messrs. T. R. B. 

 Morton and Coghill, who have placed their offices at the disposal 

 of the committee, free of cost, and to Mr. J. Searle the Club is 

 indebted for the use and management of his lantern when 

 required. 



" We are pleased to report that financially the Club continues 

 in a most flourishing state. The receipts from all scources are 

 _;^i65 4s. iid., while the expenditure amounted to ;^i28 i6s. 

 3d. As will be seen the credit balance has further increased from 

 _;^53 IS. 8d. to ^89 IDS. 4d., being a gain for the year of ^36 

 8s. 8d., with all accounts paid. The principal factor in bringing 

 about this highly satisfactory result has been the large increase 

 received from subscriptions for the current year. 



" In conclusion, your committee congratulate the members 

 upon the sound and continuous prosperity of the Club, and 

 would impress upon them that it is only by their individual help, 

 whether by the contribution of papers or other appreciated work 

 appertaining to such a Society as ours, that the Club can maintain 

 the proud and useful position it now enjoys. 



5</t June, 1905. 



" O. A. Sayce, President. 



" J. F. Haase, Ho7i. Secretary. 



The report having been received, Mr. A. H. Mattingley, in 

 moving its adoption, regretted that the Government had not 

 gazetted the whole of Wilson's Promontory as a National Park. 

 Mr. J. H. Gatliff seconded the resolution, which was carried 

 unanimously. 



financial statement. 



The hon. treasurer, Mr. G. Coghill, read the financial state- 

 ment for 1904-5, which was as follows ; — 



