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Richard Evans, the other gentleman who had been 
recommended at the same time by Dr. Ray Lankester. 
The meeting then terminated. 
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Meeting held September 12th. — Hon. Geo. Garnett, 
President, in the chair. 
Members present 11. 
Election. — Member : E. W. F. English. 
The President said he would like to make an 
explanation in regard to the appointment of a Curator of 
the Museum. When in England he received a telegram 
from Mr. im Thurn, followed by a letter, informing 
him that the Colonial Office and Professor Ray 
Lankester were extremely anxious that Dr. Willey 
should accept another appointment in which it was 
hoped he would be of great use to the colonies 
generally. Dr. Willey, 'although anxious to accept 
that appointment, considered himself bound by his 
engagement to the Society and was ready to fulfil it 
if desired. Mr. im Thurn informed him (the President) 
that the second nominee for the post, Mr. Evans, was 
still disengaged, and highly recommended him. The 
Directors of the Society were therefore informed b}^ 
cable and decided to allow Dr. Willey to withdraw and 
to give the appointment to Mr. Evans. A mistaken 
idea had been circulated that Dr. Willey had wished to 
get out of his engagement. Mr. Evans was a gentleman 
of high scientific attainments and admirably suited 
for the post ; he was expected by the next or following 
mail steamer. 
Mr. L. M. Hill expressed his satisfaction at the 
explanation because he had heard that Dr, Willey had 
