274 J. H. MAIDEN. 
Paper read.—‘‘On the strength and elasticity of woods 
of New South Wales and New Zealand,’’ by Captain Ward. 
(See pages 258 and 261, Vol. 11 of the Magazine). 
Exhibits.—Numerous objects of interest were laid out 
for the inspection of members, the following gentlemen 
being the contributors:—His Excellency the Governor- 
‘General, K.c.B.; The Honorable EK. Deas-Thomson, C.B.; 
Rev. W. Scott; Professor Smith; Messrs. Woore, Hunt, 
Jevons, Flavelle, Freeman, and Macdonnell. 
Financial statement for the year ending 30th April, 1858: 
RECEIPTS. ese hae 
At the credit of the Society in the Union Bank, on 
30th April, 1857 ... as a ae ik Oo Sh OMe: 
Entrance Fees ... a ae a a jc 2 SOS ae 
Annual Subscriptions ... ee att ae pe Oa eliarge@ 
Interest from the Bank se Lee he bua Lit ae 158 
EDI Me Gy WU) 
DISBURSEMENTS. LO ssde 
Stationery and Printing a a », Maen iss 
Advertising S26 
A black board to be Oe in illustrating papers read 
to the Society _.... we ser aah 1. > 4 Tomes 
Refreshments, etc., at the opening meeting ... > | eaee 
Hire of Hall and lights oe i ane > , 4 
Postages oe be .») o OeOrssG 
Twenty-five copies of i otiney Meaney at.lls. ... )as alae 
Commission to the collector... ae - Pre 5) 
Balance in the Union Bank ... bat me re a0) 
£545 3 0 
12th May, 1858. (Signed) R. A. A. Morehead, Treasurer. 
Audited and approved, Andrew Bonar, and Alfred Roberts, 
Auditors. 
