12 
REPORT. 
and attention of the honorary secretary, Mr. A. A. 
C. Le Souef, and the zeal of the staff employed in 
the Gardens ; the same persons have remained in the 
Society's service for years, and no small share of the 
present prosperity is due to the diligence with which 
they carry out their several duties. 
During the past year Mr. George Coppin and the 
Hon. Dr. Dobson have retired from the Council, and 
Professor Strong has been elected. In conformity with 
Kule 4, the following gentlemen retire from the Council, 
being the three who have attended the fewest meetings, 
viz. : Professor M'Coy, T. J. Sumner, Esq., and 
Wm. Robertson, Esq., M.L.A. In compliance with 
Rule 13, the meeting has also to elect by ballot a 
president, and two vice-presidents, for the ensuing year. 
The second volume of the Society's proceedings will 
be published as soon as possible, and forwarded to each 
member of the Society. 
The total expenditure for the past year has been 
£1,501 14s. Id. 
The balance-sheets, audited by Mr. Rucker, public 
accountant, are laid before the meeting. 
On the motion of Mr. Moule, the Report was 
unanimously adopted. 
The following letter was then read from the President 
to Lord Canterbury, on the occasion of his retirement 
from the office of Patron of the Society. 
" Zoological and Acclimatisation Societies' Office, 
"February l$tk, 1873. 
" My Lord, 
I have the honor to address your Excellency at the 
request of the Council of the Zoological and Acclimatisation 
Society, to express the Council's regret at your Excellency's 
