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unsuitable buildings for the Museum and Library, and hope that means may 
be devised for providing the accommodation so urgently required. 
They note the resignation of the Secretary, Mr. T. Kirk, F.L.S., and 
desire to record their appreciation of his services to the Institute during the 
last six years. But for his unwearied exertions and constant attention to the 
affairs of the society, it could not have attained its present amount of success, 
The Council feel that his removal will be a serious loss, not only to the 
Institute, but also to the Province. 
The receipts for the year amounted to £333 6s. 3d., and the expenditure to 
£215 178. 5d., leaving a balance of £117 8s. 10d., of which £10 3s. 10d. is 
carried to Building Fund and Investment Account. The entrance fees and 
subscriptions amounted to £232 ls, and the sum of £83 4s, 7d. had been 
spent in books and additions to the Museum. 
ELECTION or OFFICERS FOR 1874.— President— Chief Justice Sir George A. 
Arney ; Council—J. L. Campbell, M.D., J. C. Firth, T. B. Gillies, J. Goodall, 
C.E., D. Hay, Hon. Col. Haultain, Rev. J. Kinder, D.D., Rev. A. G. Purchas, 
M.R.C S.E., J. Stewart, C.E., Т. F. S. Tinne, T. Heale ; Auditor—C. Tothill ; 
Secretary—T. F. Cheeseman. 
The President informed the members that steps were being taken to present 
Mr. Kirk, their late Secretary, with a substantial recognition of his services. 
Mr. Kirk had not been an ordinary Secretary. He had contributed largely, 
not only in papers, but also in specimens to the Museum and books to the 
Library. 
The Rev. Dr. Purchas spoke in terms of praise of Mr. Kirk, and of the 
value of his services to the society as a scientific man of a high order and of a 
European reputation. 
Considerable discussion took place on the urgent necessity existing for 
increased accommodation for the Library and Museum, and it was resolved 
that the Council be recommended to appoint a sub-committee especially to 
attend to the subject. 
Resolved—That a vote of thanks be given to the President, Council, and 
Office-bearers of the society for their services during the past year, and that 
the same be recorded on the minutes of the Institute. 
