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The Trout breeding at Sir Samuel Wilson’s estate, “ Ercildoune ” 
was not a success this year, nearly all the first hatching died, in 
consequence, it is supposed of the boxes being overcrowded. The 
second lot of fish were hatched too late for removal, the weather being 
then exceedingly and unseasonably warm. The Director succeeded in 
placing 6,000 young fish in suitable streams, but in consequence of 
the great mortality in removing the fry, owing to the lateness of the 
season, he was obliged reluctantly to discontinue his efforts. 
The accounts of the past half-year have been duly audited by 
Messrs. Langton, Holmes and McCrindle, and the Balance-sheet for 
the past year is published with the yearly report of the Society’s 
proceedings. 
The Council desires to express its appreciation of the services 
of Mr. G. W. Bruce as President of the Society during the past year, 
and also beg to thank Mr. Purchas, the Hon. Treasurer, and Mr. Ken¬ 
dall the Hon. Veterinary Surgeon who has been most assiduous in the 
discharge of his duties ; and to the many friends of the Society who 
have at various times sent specimens of the fauna of the colony to 
the Gardens, the Council take this opportunity of recording its 
thanks. 
The Council also desires to express its pleasure at the very satis¬ 
factory way the Director and the Assistant Director have as usual 
performed their duties during the past year. 
It now devolves on the meeting to elect a President, two Vice- 
Presidents, and an Honorary Treasurer for the ensuing year. Mr. 
Tyler, Mr. Ryan and Mr. Moule being the three members who have 
attended the fewest number of meetings retire, but are eligible for re- 
election. On the motion of the Hon. Mr. Jenner, seconded by Mr. 
F. R. Godfrey, the Hon. Robert Simson was unanimously elected 
to the office of President during the ensuing year, and Mr. Purchas 
was re-elected to the position of Hon. Treasurer of the Society. 
Mr. Bruce and Mr. Tyler were elected to fill the office of Vice-Presi¬ 
dents ; and Mr. Moule and Mr. Ryan were re-elected as members of 
the Council. 
