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There were 1 1 members present. 
Elections. — Members: The Hon. C. Bruce, Govern- 
ment Secretary ; Dr. A. D. Williams. 
Prize Essays on Fibres. — The only essay received in 
reply to the offer of a prize for the best essay on the 
Fibres of the colony was from Mr. Rodway, who referred 
to the very short time given by the Society for the pre- 
paration of competing essays. He was awarded first 
prize. 
Treasurer's Accounts. — The Treasurer laid over 
balance sheet showing balance of $1,907*83 at the 31st 
March last. 
Notice of Motion. — Mr. Julius Conrad gave notice of 
two motions, proposing an appeal to the Legislature 
to amend the laws relating to married women's pro- 
perty and to foreclosure of mortgages, but he was in- 
formed that the Society could not entertain either of 
them owing to their political nature. 
The Curatorship. — The appointment of Mr. Quelch, 
late assistant at the British Museum, to the curatorship 
of the Museum, was notified. He is a native of St. Kitts, 
a grandson of Commander Quelch, and was selected in 
England for recommendation to the Society by Mr im 
Thurn. 
Meeting held ijth May. — H. Kirke, Esq., Vice Presi- 
dent in the chair. 
There were 13 members present. 
Imperial Federation. — A letter from the London 
Chamber of Commerce was read, announcing a prize of 
£50 sterling for the best essay on Imperial Federation 
to be sent in not later than 31st August, 1886. 
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