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Remarks : — The figures obtained do not show any reason for the 

 death of the coffee tree. With the exception of phosphoric acid, which 

 the soil is very deficient in, the important constituents of plant food 

 are present in high proportions, and the soil appears to be a very fertile 

 one. Possibly the phosphates present were not sufficient for the healthy 

 growth of the tree, but this is a very doubtful point. 



The Honorary Treasurer laid over the h'st of unpaid 

 subscriptions to date, in accordance with the By-Laws. 



The following communication from the Committee of 

 Correspondence was read : — 



The Museum, May 14th, 1896. 

 R. T. A. Daly, Esq., 



Hon, Sefty,, R, A. & C, Soay, 

 Sir, — I have the honour to report, from the Committee of Corres- 

 pondence, that all the preliminary arrangements have been made for 

 the holding of the Annual Horticultural and Poultry Show, in the 

 Promenade Gardens, on Thursday, August 2oth next. Posters and 

 Prize. lists have been distributed broadcast over the Colony, and the 

 greater number of the public men in the country districts have been 

 asked to assist, in every way possible, to further the objefts of the Show. 

 Such assistance is already being given, and it is to be hoped that tbe 

 Show will be greatly benefited thereby, 



I have the honour to be, Sir, &c,, 



J. J. QUELCH, 

 Secretary, Committee of Correspondence. 



Mr. .^neas D. Mackay asked that his motion, of which 

 he had given notice at the previous meeting, be allowed 

 to drop, as he found that under the By-Laws, by ele6ting 

 the Treasurer and Secretary Honorary Members, they 

 would be prevented from holding office. 



Mr. A. Duncan gave notice of motion as follows : — 



" That at the next meeting I shall ask an expression of opinion as to 

 the desirability of establishing a branch of the Navy League in this 

 Colony, for the purpose of giving moral support to the British Govern- 

 ment in maintaining the supremacy of the British Na/y ; and take what 

 further aftion may appear necessary." 



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