330 J. H. MAIDEN. 
With reference to Kclipse Expedition, Mr. Russell 
reported that the Government was willing to place £300 
on the Estimates for the Expedition, and that the Govern- 
ment of Queensland had consented to lend the ‘‘Governor 
Blackall ’’ Steamer, for the same purpose. Mr. Russell 
further stated that in addition to the observing party, 
there would be twenty passengers from Victoria and two 
from this Colony, leaving accommodation for four more 
passengers. The only obstacle remaining was raising the 
sum of £100. 
Paper read,—‘‘On New Guinea—a highly promising field 
for settlement and colonization,—successfully accom- 
plished,’’ by the Rev. Dr. Lang. 
-Thirty-fifth Monthly Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 
22nd May, 1872. Rev. W. B. Clarke in the Chair. 
Members elected.—The Honorable John Campbell, M.L.c., 
Horatio G. H. Wright Esq. 
Officer-bearers were elected for 1872-3. 
Hinancial Statement :— 
RECEIPTS. UD eg eC Le 
To Subscriptions and Entrance Fees... ey: $8) 4 OG sO; 
,, Interest on One Government Debenture... eaten ots 04280 
,, Sale of Government Debenture ... a aa: LOD 24 au9 
£1 8%: tOneea 
DISBURSEMENTS. ao ge mee 
By Balance amount overdrawn at the Union Bank 
on oUth April) sy rT re ate eee er 
, Rent of Room from the Exchange Coma oa 2 
,, Fairfax and Sons, Advertisements toe oe 2, Lone 
», Samuel Bennett, Advertisements ... ny » od) 2 eo 
,, Cunninghame and Co. at¢ at ane , 3) ee 
Carried forward ne vat ft a. (SiGp GEG 
