348 TIMEHRI. 
out which any cabinet maker could have put right in an 
hour or two, we found the screws and turnings of these 
tables tied up as we sent them, and it is our opinion that 
these parties never took the trouble to set up the tables, 
so could form no correét idea of what the tables were. 
The tables are herewith sent back and members may 
judge for themselves as to the truth of the statements 
made. We certainly think for the good name of the 
workmen of this Colony they should be refuted by the 
Society. 
I am, &c., 
WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM. 
The Secretary said the tables, which cost $7000, were 
now left on their hands. 
Mr. W. Cunningham said he did not think the Society 
would lose anything by them. He would be willing to 
sell them for the Society if they wished ; he was certain 
he could find a market for them. 
It was decided to let them remain in the Rooms for a 
time, when, after consideration, the Direétors might take 
advantage of Mr. Cunningham’s offer. 
The thanks of the Society were accorded for the fol- 
jowing donations :— 
To the Library—from Dr. Jos. Simms, Physiognomy 
Illustrated ; from Albert M. Kerr, Photo of Society’s 
Buildings. 
The meeting then terminated. 
— 
Meeting held November 11th.—Professor J. B. Harri- 
son, M.A., &c., President in the Chair, 
Members present 8, 
