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plans of the building made with measurements of wall space, 

 for reference and convenience in making further installations, 

 and Mr. Berry announced that there would scarcely be any ob- 

 jections to any interior alterations which may be found nec- 

 essary. 



A vote of thanks was given to Mr. J. Clarence Davies for the 

 loan of pictures illustrating early history of the Bronx. Mr. 

 Davis, through whom the offer was made, was requested to 

 inform Mr. Davies of the action of the Council; definite action 

 concerning the erection of cases necessary for the protection of 

 the exhibit was reluctantly deferred for a time. 



Mr. Stonebridge reported that he was prepared to furnish 

 extensive collection of photographs, previously offered, as soon 

 as he could learn the subjects covered by other contributers, it 

 being advisable he thought, to avoid duplication of views. The 

 collection, Mr. Stonebridge added, would include enlargements 

 and would be presented framed and ready for hanging. 



Dr. Britton was authorized to direct the addition of picture 

 moulding, fixtures, etc., to the fittings of the main room, for 

 the installation of the photographic exhibits. 



Mr. Davis was authorized to have application blanks for sus- 

 taining membership printed. The power of approval of appli- 

 cants for sustaining membership was deputed to the Committee 

 on Sustaining Membership. 



It was voted to open the exhibition room to the public daily 

 between the hours of 2 P. M. and 5 P. M., during which times 

 the room will be in charge of Mrs. Parsons as caretaker. 



Commissioner Berry offered to include the Society's building 

 in the regular rounds of the watchmen who guard the Park 

 Department hothouses in the valley just below the structure, 

 an offer which was gratefully accepted by the Council. 



OCTOBER 31, 1908. 

 Meeting of the Council. 

 Mr. Albert E. Davis, for the Museum Committee, reported 

 that his committee had held three meetings since the last meet- 



