Xll REPORT OF THE COUNCIL FOR 1917. 
salt-^laze mug and another in earthenware, a salt-glazed lion 
coloured blue. 
The labelling of both Loan Collections has progressed satis¬ 
factorily during the year, and it is hoped that it will be 
completed during the next few months. 
Entomology. — Nothing this year has been added to the 
cabinets. The Allis Collection was exhibited before a large 
number of members in August, and a short account of the life 
and work of T. H. Allis was given by the Hon. Curator. The 
rare species and the type specimens were described. 
Garden. —The Committee has held three specially convened 
meetings during the past year, and several informal ones to 
inspect the various works in progress, most of which have 
been completed. 
The bowling green has been maintained in good condition 
throughout the season. Considering the very large number 
of members who have played on it, it has worn well. The 
large attendances during the playing season have been quite 
remarkable. 
The Committee decided to have the fountain basin in the 
Botanic Garden made watertight, but the work has been held 
r 
over until this spring owing to the risk of removing the water 
lilies during the summer and early autumn. 
The greenhouses have been thoroughly overhauled, re-glazed 
where necessary, and painted, h}^ Messrs. Oxtoby and Son. 
Much of the woodwork has had to be stiffened and supported 
where it was badly decayed. The work has been done'to the 
satisfaction of the Committee. 
The large greenhouse boiler has been decaying for some 
years past, and is almost useless. Its heating capacit}' too, 
was insufficient for the three houses. The Committee decided 
to replace with a new one. Tenders were obtained, that of 
Mr. W. Thomlinson-Walker was accepted, and the boiler and 
the necessary work to it is now proceeding, and it is hoped 
will be ready for use shortly. 
The Committee recommend to the Council the abolition of 
the fountain basin adjacent to the multangular tower, and 
invite its assent to this necessary work. 
