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view was successfully surmounted in the two admirable drawings 

 which were exhibited. 



The report of the committee and the treasurer's statement of 

 accounts were then read, which showed that the Club was in a 

 flourishing and progressive condition, the number of members 

 being on the increase, and the interest in the Club's work un- 

 abated. The Treasurer's statement showed a small balance to 

 credit, which, considering the trifling amount of the annual sub- 

 scription and the work accomplished, is highly satisfactory. 



The following addition to No. 3 of the Club's Rules was pro- 

 posed by Mr. Hugh Robinson, seconded by Mr. Wm. Swanston : — 

 " Ordinary Members may compound for future subscriptions by 

 payment of Three Guineas." 



The election of officers for the ensuing year was then pro- 

 ceeded with, and also the admission of new members, after which 

 a conversation ensued regarding the work of the Society, and 

 suggestions were made in reference to the places to be visited 

 during the coming summer session. The specimens exhibited 

 were inspected with much interest by the members, and the meet- 

 ing was brought to a close. 



