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that as soon as funds will permit a grant shouli be made 

 for this purpose. This is a matter that should be attended 

 to so as to make references to these volumes more acces- 

 sible. 



I would also reiterate what our late Librarian has 

 so many times brought to your notice, viz., the want 

 of space. This is a matter that must be taken up seri- 

 ously by the incoming House Committee, as at present 

 the .shelves and closets are full to overflowing and books 

 have to be packed up on the floor of the Library. 



It has been suggested that in view of the financial con- 

 dition of the Society, the Eecord of _ Science be sus- 

 pended for a time. This is much to be regretted, as the 

 publication of the Eecokd is the only means we have of 

 permanently recording the work done by the Society, 

 much of which is original, and would be entirely lost not 

 only to ourselves but to the world at large. As our 

 journal is sent to scientific and kindred societies all over 

 the world, from which we in return receive many valuable 

 publications, some of whicli I have mentioned in the 

 beginning of this report, I trust that some means will be 

 taken to provide a fund for the publication of the Eecord 

 so as not to encroach on the general funds of the Society. 

 This was suggested by our Treasurer, Mr. F. W. Eichards, 

 last year, but up to now nothing has been done in this 

 direction. 



In conclusion, I would again urge upon the Society the 

 necessity of providing more accommodation in the 

 Library, as the work is greatly hampered at present. 



To the incoming Librarian, I would say that I will 

 give him every assistance in my power, and endeavor to 

 earn the thanks and appreciation so generously accorded 

 me by his predecessor. 



EespectfuUy submitted, 



Alfred Griffin, 



Librarian pro ton. 



