78 Timehrr. 
To the Library—Map of Brazil and Pamphlet from Mr. Claudino D’Abreu ; 
two Journals from Department of Agriculture for Ireland. 
Mr. Jones spoke of the interest of the old number of the “ Royal Gazette,” 
November 6th, 1802. 
Mr. Franks laid over a letter from the Imperial Institute in reference to Tobacco 
grown on the Brazilian frontier which was said to be of fairly promising quality. 
Mr. J. Rodway read a paper on the ““ Names of Our Plantations ” (see page 
57) for which the thanks of the meeting were accorded. 
Meeting, July 14th, 1910. Elections —Members—Right Rev. Dr. Galton, 
Hon. Francis Dias, Messrs. Fred May, J. B. Cassels, Lionel Hawtayne, Perey 
Wight, Hugh Norton and Dr. Minett. Associates—Messrs. 8. P. Jones, Dennis 
Gonsalves, J. G. Litterick, E. D. Bayne, J. F. Smith, T. Massett, Frank Mackey, 
and R. O. Spence and Rey. Fathers Dawson, Hornyold and Besant, 
The Hon. Secretary reported that the Committee to enquire how the advan- 
tages of the Society might be brought to the notice of the public had met and pre- 
pared a pamphlet which was being distributed. As a result of their work about 
twenty additional members were coming in and this would increase the income, 
with which something might be done to improve the Reading Room, 
Donations to the Library—9 vols. Books and 20 Periodicals from Mr. J. J. 
Nunan; to the Museum, Pottery, etc., from kitchen-middens in the North- 
West, from Mr. J. E. Hewick. 
Mr. J. Rodway read a paper on ‘‘ Our River Names ” (see page 53) for which 
thanks were accorded. 
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Meeting, August 11th, 1910. lections.—Members—Dr. Craigen and Mr. 
J. Lamming. Associates—Messrs. W. de Souza, J. T. I. Crooks, G. F. King, 
J.C. Brumell, J. H. S. McCowan, Russell Gill, C. B. Field and Rev. G. V. Salmon. 
Lady Subscribers—Mrs. Macquaide and Mrs. Stephenson. 
The Chairman reported on behalf of the Directors that in reply to a petition 
to open the Reading Room at night the signers were informed that in view of 
former experiments which failed and in view of the lending of periodicals for the 
evening they could not see their way to comply. 
A Government letter asking a report on the proposed Polders Bill was referred 
to the Agricultural Committee. 
On the motion of Mr. Nunan By-law 5, chap. 5, was rescinded and Rule 15, 
Schedule C, altered to three days instead of seven. 
Donations to Library—Catalogue from Free Library Committee ; Map of 
Halifax, N.S., from Messrs. Sandbach, Parker & Co. 
Dr. Minett read a paper on “ Tropical Ailments from a Public Health point 
of View,” for which a vote of thanks was warmly accorded, 
