COUNCIL FOR 1852 . 
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less than in 1851, the total annual expenditure of the Society 
(ordinary and extra-ordinary) has been less than its income by 
£54. 4s. Id. Nor will the satisfaction, which the Meeting 
must feel at this favorable result, he diminished by closer 
examination. The buildings are in good repair, the gardens 
are kept in order and undergoing improvement, and the col¬ 
lections in every department are continually expanding. Let 
us hope that in future years, the advantages which the Society 
now offers will be largely augmented, and that the peaceful 
pursuits which it encourages will become more and more valued 
in the large circle over which its beneficial action extends, 
and from which it derives name, influence and support. 
