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Liljraiy. — The ,M;u-kelvit' l^ibraiy Bequest has yiuldecl its usual icveiiuc during 

 fhe year, and this, in eoiiipliance with the terms of the ))equest, has been expended 

 solely in the purchase of books. Two consignments have been obtained from 

 London, numbering about \'lb volumes. In addition to the purc^hase of books, a 

 large expenditure has been incurred in binding scientific journals, publications of 

 societies, &c., about eighty-five volumes having been added to the library from 

 that source alone. The usual presentations and exchanges have been received from 

 foreign societies, in addition to several donations from private individuals. 



In last year's report it was stated that the Council had decided to proceed 

 with the preparation of a printed catalogue of the library. The work has been 

 completed during the year, and copies of the catalogue can now be obtained from the 

 Secretary at the price of .5s. each. The usefulness of the catalogue cannot be ques- 

 tioned, but so far the sale of copies has hardly equalled the anticipations of the 

 Council. It should l)e mentioned that purchasers of the catalogue will be suppli<^d 

 each year with a printed list of additions to the library. 



In concluding the report, the Council have once more to thank the members 

 for the assistance they have given in furthering the objects of the society. They 

 have also to express their gratification at the countenance and sympathy evinced 

 by the general public, and pai'ticularly at the increasing number of donations to the 

 .Viuseum forwarded liy country residents. In many respects the steady progress of 

 the Institute and Museum is a matter for congratulation. It is true that the 

 slender means available will not permit of rapid or startling advances, but the 

 Council can faiily claim that in carrying out the work of maintaining a free public 

 Museum and scientific library they are discharging a duty of no small importance, 

 and one which entitles them to the sjmipathetic assistance of the whole community. 



Election of Officers for 1911. — President — J. H. Upton; Vice-Fresi- 

 dtnts — Dr. R. Briffault, Professor C. W. Ejiertoi] ; Council — L. J. Bag- 

 nail, Professor F. D. Brown, E. V. Miller, T. Peacock, J. Reid, Dr. 

 E. Roberton, Professor H. W. Segar, J. Stewart, Professor A. P. W. 

 Thomas; Trustees — Professor F. D. Brown, T. Peacock, J. Reid, J. 

 Stewart, J. H. Upton; Secretarj/ (tiul Curator — T. F. Cheeseman ; 

 Auditor — S. Gray. 



On the motion of Mr. T. Peacock, a special vote of thanks was passed 

 to the retiring auditor, Mr. W. Gorrie, wlio had acted in tliat capacity 

 for eighteen years. 



A vote of thanks to the retiring President. Dr. R. Briffault, was 

 also passed, also to Mr. T. F. Cheesennm, with congratulations on his 

 election as President of the New Zealand Institute. 



