526 Proceedings. 



After considerable discussion, and after several motions had been made 

 and withdrawn, it was proposed by Mr. Goodall, seconded by Mr. Pond, and 

 carried unanimously : 



1. " That the time has now arrived when .the erection of new and suitable 

 buildings for the Museum and Institute can be no longer delayed. 



2. " That with the view of forwarding the construction of such buildings, 

 a subscription list be immediately opened towards the building fund. 



3. " And that the council be authorized and instructed to take every step, 



by application to the Government and public, to carry out this object forth- 

 with." 



It was then resolved, " That a vote of thanks be given to the retiring 



Honour 



past year." 



building 



Hon. James Williamson subscribed his name for £500, and 

 a similar amount. Numerous other donations were s 



