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he knew that far more could be obtained from a personal visit than 
by any other way, and that the great success that the Director had 
had only proved his contention, and he thouglit that the untiring- 
energy and tact shown b\' the Director in his long journey should 
be fully appreciated, and he wished to move “that this meeting 
desires to recognise the efficient ser\dces rendered by Mi*. Le Souef 
during his trip in visiting the various Zoological Gardens in Japan, 
America, and Kurope, and the inexpensive way in which he carried 
out his duties." 
The President, Major Purchas, in seconding the adoption and 
motion, stated that he did so with pleasure, he had been against the 
Director going in the first instance, as he was uncertain as to how 
the Zoological Gardens would progress during his absence, but 
everything there liad gone on well, and he was very glad the 
Director had been able to go, aud fully endorsed all that Mr. Godfrey 
had stated regarding the good work done by^ him and bis trip, and 
he was sure that the Society would gain largely by it. 
The Annual Report and Ralance-Sheet, as well as the Director’s 
Report, were unanimousl 3 'adopted. On the motion of Mr. James, 
an honorarium of thirty guineas was given to !Mr. Poluheel Godfrey, 
the accountant for the efficient way in which he had carried out 
his extra duties in the office during the absence of the Director. 
It was decided that a letter of thanks be scut to the State 
Treasurer for granting the Society one thousand pounds for the 
purpose of building additional houses in the Zoological (tardens. 
On the motion of Mr. F. R. (Todfrey, the three members who 
had attended the fewest meetings during the \’car. namely, Drs. 
Horne aud Rj'an. aud Mr. Orimwade, were rc-clectcd as members of 
the Council. 
Mr. ('rodfrey moved that Major Purchas be re-elected President, 
he was one of the original members of the Council and had alwaj's 
taken the deepest interest in its welfare, and always gave his 
services freely and rarely ever missed a meeting. The motion was 
carried unanimouslj-, 
Mr. F. R. (Godfrey aud Col. Ryan were elected V'^ice-Presidents 
for the ensuing >*ear. on tlie motion of Mr. James. 
On the motion of Mr. J. V. vSmith. Mr. James was elected as 
Hon. Treasurer aud appreciation was expressed at the way he 
carried out the duties of the position. 
Mr. C. D. IJoyd was, on the motion of the President, unani- 
mousl 3 '‘ elected a member of the Council. 
