li. REPORT OF THE COUNCIL. 
was the first president of the Society, and was also one of the 
trustees. dir Hugh Nelson was elected in 1898, when he paid 
a life-membership fee. 
Council Meetings.—Eleven meetings of the Council took 
place, the attendance being as follows:—President, J. B. 
Henderson, F.I.C., F.C.S., 10; Vice-president, B. Dunstan, 
F.C.s., 6; Hon. Treasurer, Hon. A. Norton, M.L.C., 9; Hon. 
Secretary, J. F. Bailey, 11; Hon. Librarian, R. LIllidge, 5, 
Members of Council: W.J. Byram, 5; J. Cameron, M.L.A., 3; 
C. J. Pound, 3; J. Shirley, B. Sc., 4; ur. A. J. Turner, 8. 
Change in Council.—Dr. J. ‘1 homson was elected a member 
of the Council at the Annual Meeting, but subsequently re- 
signed, and br. A. J. Turner was, at the February meeting, 
elected to the vacant seat. 
Nature Study Exhibition.—From the 9th to the 12th of 
this month a Nature Study Exhibition was held at the Technical 
College. Thirteen schools entered, and a certificate was 
awarded for the best collection in each of the various sections. 
The Council wish to acknowledge the assistance received from 
Messrs. A. Hxley and A. Johnston, the Teachers’ Union 
representatives on the committee appointed to make arrange- 
ments in connection with the Exhibition. 
In April last Vol. XIX., Part I., containing the papers read 
during the previous Session, was published and issued to 
members and the institutions on the exchange list. 
A large numer of donations have been received for the 
library from kindred societies and institutions. 
Treasurer’s Statement.—As usual, the Treasurer’s State- 
ment is furnished separately. It is to be regretted that so 
many subscriptions are in arrears, and it is hoped that those 
members in default will give attention to the matter. The 
library is sadly in need of funds, and it must be remembered 
that no subsidy from the Government was received during last 
year or the previous year. 
J. BROWNLIE HENDERSON, 
President. 
BrispanE, 27TH January, 1906. 
J. F. BAILEY, 
Hon. Secretary. 
