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the Society in 1887. Since then the accumulation of books has been 

 considerable, and it is expedient that a new Catalogue should be pub- 

 lished. The expense of this might be met to some extent by a grant 

 made from the publishing fund of the Society, and by a small charge 

 to Members for copies of the new Catalogue. 



The Periodical Literature is much used for reference, and is of 

 particular value in such a Library. It is, therefore, desirable, if possible, 

 either by gifts or purchase, to complete the serial works in the Library. 

 VV. H. HORSLEY, COL., 



Hon. Librarian, 



TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 1891. 



The accompanying financial statement exhibits a considerable 

 increase in disbursements over those of former years, but this is 

 easily accounted for. ist. The rent of room is ;^4 in excess. 2nd. 

 The expenses connected with the moving of books and furniture, 

 with certain additions thereto came in the aggregate to ;^5 3s. iid. 

 3rd. The contribution to the library was ;^2 iis. id., in excess of 

 the previous year, owing to the supply of missing periodicals, and to a 

 greater number of books being bound. These several sums alone 

 amount to ;^ii 15s. 



The subscriptions received from members was,as nearly as possible, 

 the. same as in the previous year, viz., ^^26 is., while the arrears col- 

 lected amounted to ;,^i los. There are still arrears due. It will be 

 observed that the Fire Insurance Premium, viz., iis. 3d., has been 

 returned, and is entered on both sides of the account. The same is 

 the case with the sum raised for the purchase of the " Herbarium," 

 viz., £2, 3s. 



There have been five new members elected during the year, 

 making the number of members 67, with one junior member. The 

 total expenditure for the past year is shown to have been ;^45 9s. 

 i^d., inclusive of _;^i 14s. 6^d., balance due to Treasurer as per last 



