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Before the election of members, Mr. F. R. Godfrey stated that 
he thought the time had arrived for establishing an insect house 
in the Gardens, as it would be of great practical utility and also a 
source of interest to visitors and agriculturists, and except for the 
building, very little extra expenditure would be incurred, and if 
established, it would no doubt be well supported by contributions from 
entomologists. 
Mr. Officer said that he thought it hardly came within the scope 
of a Zoological and Acclimatisation Society, but that some other 
body, such as the Field Naturalists Club rhould take it up, and that 
the Society should extend its operations in Acclimatisation. 
Mr. Simson said he agreed with Mr. Officer, that such an 
undertaking would be out of place in a Zoological Gardens. 
Mr. Purchas favoured Mr. Godfrey’s suggestion and thought 
that if initiated it would prove of great interest. Mr. Tyler expressed 
the same opinion. 
On the motion of the Hon. C. J. Jenner, seconded by Mr. C. 
Ryan, Mr. Albert Purchas was unanimously elected to the office of 
President during the ensuing year, and the Hon. Robert Simson and 
Mr. Ronald McLachlan were elected to fill the office of Vice-presidents, 
and Mr. Charles Ryan that of Hon. Treasurer. Messrs. F. G. Moule, 
G. W. Bruce and J. C. Tyler were re-elected as members of the 
Council. 
Mr. Purchas returned thanks for the honor done him in electing 
him to the position of President, and on the motion of Mr. Godfrey, 
seconded by Mr. Tyler, a vote of thanks was passed to the retiring 
President, Mr. Simson. 
Mr. Simson returned thanks, and said that during his year of 
office he had always received every assistance from the Members of 
the Council and the Directors, and consequently his duties had been 
of a pleasant character, and that he anticipated that the coming year 
would be a prosperous one for the Society. The meeting closed with 
a unanimous vote of thanks to the Directors, 
