AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. 
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ANNUAL GENERAL Meetine. 21st May, 1873. 
T. Heale, President, in the chair. 
New members.—M. Hannaford, W. Scott, H. M. Williams, A. Cox, 
С. B. Knorpp, C.E, J. Slatter, E. Thomas, R. Stockwell, M.D., W. J; 
Cawk well. 
ABSTRACT REPORT OF THE COUNCIL. 
Seven meetings have been held during the year, at which twenty-one 
papers were read. 
The number of visitors to the Museum has been larger than during any: 
previous year. Considerable additions have been made to the Museum and 
Library, and also to the Herbarium. 
In addition to the ordinary work of the Institute, cdi obl assistance 
has been afforded to the public in the identification of minerals, birds, insects, 
and plants, affording proof of the readiness of a small section of the community 
to avail itself of a portion of the advantages offered by the Institute. 
The Council believe that much of the interest manifested in scientific 
pursuits is due to the annual volume of “ Transactions.” They would also call 
attention to the Natural History Catalogues, issued by the Geological Survey 
Department, and have especial pleasure in recording the efforts being made to 
establish classes for the study of certain branches of natural science in 
connection with the Auckland College and Grammar School. 
The receipts for the year ending 19th May, 1873, amount to £280 4s. 8d., 
and the expenditure to £228 4s. 9d., leaving a balance of £51 19s. 11d. The 
expenditure includes, however, the expenses for three months of the current 
year. The subscriptions for the year amount to £187 19s. 
ELECTION ОЕ OFFICERS ror 1873.— President —His Honour T. B. Gillies ; 
Council—J. L. Campbell M.D., T. Heale, C.E., J. Stewart, C.E., T. Kirk, 
F.L.&, Rev. J. Kinder, D.D., D. Hay, H. H. Lusk, T. Russell, Hon. Colonel 
Haultain, Rev. A. С. Purchas М.К.С.5.Е., Т. Е. S. Tinne; Auditor— 
C. Tothill. 
Resolved—That the thanks of the society be presented to the President 
and Council for their services during the past year. 
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