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society was indebted for its inception and for its continuance 

 for thirty years, during which he occupied the position of 

 President almost without a break, till the actual date of his 

 retirement. He also contributed on various occasions to its 

 Journal and in every way possible assisted in the furthering 

 of the objects of the society. 



A letter from Mr. H. G. Robinson was read stating that 

 a scheme for the systematic study of the Fauna of the 

 Peninsula had been laid down. The Reptiles. Batrachians 

 and birds had been well studied but the mammals had been as 

 yet little investigated. The Government of the F. M. S. 

 h id sanctioned the insertion of a certain sum of money in the 

 estimates for the purpose and it was^ suggested that the society 

 might provide a substantial grant to be devoted to the same 

 purpose. Eventually the sum $500 a year for three years was 

 voted. 



The officers for the ensuing year were then elected via. 



President : Dr. Galloway. 



Vice-President Singapore : W. D. Barnes. 



„ Penang : Hon, R. N. Bland. 



Secretary : H. N. Ridley. 



Treasurer : R. J. Bartlett. 



Councillors : Dr. Hanitsch. 



,., V. S. Flower. 



„ A. Knight. 



„ C. B. Kloss. 



,, H. Marriott. 



