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Museum. These latter, the Secretary stated, had been 
received by the s. s. Nonpareil, 
On the motion of Mr. Garnett, a vote of thanks was 
accorded to Mr. Hawtayne for the interest taken by him 
in the various matters dealt with in his letters, and the 
Secretary was dire6ted to convey the thanks of the 
Society to the gentlemen named — Messrs. Morris, Pas- 
teur, Pink, and Gorer — for their reports, and to Mr. 
Le Neve Foster for his contribution to the Museum. 
On the suggestion of Mr. Davis the various matters 
treated of in the letters, were referred to the Agricul- 
tural Committee. 
A letter was read from Mr. Walker, referring to Ridg- 
way's bankruptcy, and holding out little hope of a divi- 
dend from the estate. Taken for notification. 
A letter was read from the Government Secretary, 
dated 5th January, enclosing letter from " The James Dris- 
coll and Sons Coy "., of the United States, in reference to 
the $100,000 prize for Agricultural Implements. Referred, 
with the previous enquiries on the same subject to the 
Agricultural Committee. 
A letter from the Rev. W. H. Campbell, Reftor of St. 
Michael's, on the subjeft of Arrowroot, was ordered to 
be laid over until the next meeting, and in the mean- 
time to be placed at the disposal of the press. 
The meeting then terminated. 
The following are the reports, written for Mr. Haw- 
tayne, on the subjects specified : — 
FRUIT SHIPMENTS. 
2nd November, 1886. 
I received your letter and extract from the Demerara " Argosy " 
yesterday, and I should be glad to be able to offer some suggestions 
