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that would be needed to show whether niiy further venture woidd 
he desh-able, and just what would be needed. Twenty-five thou- 
sand dollars, half at the outset, half in annual subscriptions, 
wonld cover the cost of the undertaking, without further expense 
to the Society than the vacating of the required space, and with- 
out prejudice to the original plan for Marine Park, other than its 
postponement to aAvait the result of this experiment. It is by no 
means certain that so long a period as five years would be neces- 
sary ; nor that, once established heie, the Society and the Public 
would be quite willing to see the Aquaria removed from this 
building when the larger exhibit Avas opened. One would have 
its greatest attractions in the summer, the other would be as avail- 
able and as eagerly sought in the winter as in the summer. 
The Directors submit this proposition to the Society, hoping for 
the favorable action of its Council; for until approved, subject 
of coiirse to a successful appeal to the public, they can make no 
such appeal. The funds already in hand and certain pledges, both 
of which they believe will willingly be <liverte.l in this direction 
bvthe subscribers, warrant them in thinking that this is the most 
feasible possible plan for the earliest consummation of our wishes. 
Report of thk Secretaky and Librarian, Samuel Henshaw. 
Membersiup. 
During the past year eleven Corresponding and twenty-three 
Cori)orate members have been elected by the Council. Two 
Honorary members, Sir Richard Owen and Prof. J. O. West- 
wood, and three Correspoixling members. Prof. J. S. Newberry, 
Dr. Henrv Wheatland, and Daniel Wilson have die.l ; one Cor- 
porate member has resigned, eight have died, and the names of 
eleven have been dropped for non-payment of dues. Among 
the Corporate members who have died mention should be made 
of I\[essrs. G. W. B..n.l, M. D. Ross, and the Rev. R. C. 
Waterston. 
The roll of the Society includes the names of 17 Honorary, 146 
Corresponding, 338 Corporate, and 20 (;arden members, a total 
(less names counted twice) of 510. 
