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Many other improvements and additions are now in active 
progress, which, when completed, will have the effect of making the 
gardens still more attractive than they are at present. It is the 
earnest wish of the Council and the Directors to still further enlarge 
the Zoological Collection, and add to the beauty of the grounds; but 
it is impossible to do much more without a larger income than the 
Society now possesses. It is hoped that the roll of members will 
soon be very much increased, and that the takings at the gates will 
also be considerably augmented. Under these circumstances the 
Council would soon be in a position to make the Gardens more 
attractive. 
The accounts for the past six months have been 
duly audited by Messrs Langton, Holmes and McCrindle, and the 
balance-sheet will be published in the yearly report of the Society’s 
proceedings. 
The Council tenders its best thanks to Mr. Albert Purchas the 
retiring President, and to Mr. Charles Ryan the Hon. Treasurer, and 
to the Directors, it has also to thank Mr. W. T. Kendall the 
Society’s Hon. Veterinary Surgeon, for his unceasing attention 
whenever his services are required in the interest of the Society. 
The Meeting has now to elect a President, two Vice-Presidents, 
Hon. Treasurer, and three Members of Committee for the ensuing 
year. Messrs. Bruce, Moule and Spencer have attended the fewest 
number of meetings, but are eligible for re-election; but it may 
he stated that as Professor Spencer, succeeded the late lamented 
Mr. Jenner, he has only been a member of the Council for a short 
time, and has consequently been unable to attend many meetings. 
The Director stated that only about 2,000 Trout Fry had been 
distributed this season from Ercildoune, as Sir Samuel Wilson 
required nearly all this seasons Fry, to stock the lakes and streams 
in the neighbourhood of his property. 
Mr. Godfrey stated that he wished to move a special vote of 
thanks to the retiring President, and Hon. Treasurer, and also to the 
Directors for their exertions on the Society’s behalf, and the other 
