328 TIMEHRI. 
The Secretary reported that the Dire€tors had decided 
to nominate Mr. Kirke as a Honorary Member; he 
would be balloted for at the next meeting. The vacancy 
in the Dire€to.ate had been filled by ele&ting Mr. Jas, 
Gillespie. 
Mr. AZneas D. Mackay moved that a hearty vote of 
thanks be accorded to Mr. Kirke for the great interest 
he had always taken in the welfare of the Society. This 
was seconded by Mr. A. R. Gilzean and carried unani- 
mously, 
The following report of the Committee of Correspon- 
dence was read :— 
The Museum, Aug. 12, 1897. 
R. T. A. Daly, Esq., 
Hon. Seéty. R. A. & C. Society. 
Sir,—I have the honour to report for the information 
of the Society, that arrangements are well advanced 
for the Horticultural and Poultry Show which is to 
be held on the goth and 1th September.. Meetings 
are being held in the country distriéts to give infor- 
mation about the Show and to stir up the interest 
of the people, and it seems likely that the Exhibition 
will be a successful one. 
The Railway authorities, and the Sproston Dock 
and| Foundry Company, have kindly promised to give 
free carriage for exhibits, from their various: stations 
to Georgetown and back, and this will certainly largely 
benefit the Show. 
I have &c., 
J. J. QUELCH, 
Secretary. 
In the absence of Mr. Hargreaves, who had written 
