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scriptions, that was open, and that not one penny of money con¬ 
tributed for the fund had been spent for any other purpose. He 
thought that the misunderstanding was due to the title of the 
fund, which should be altered. Mr. H. A. Longman moved: 
“That the Coloured Figure Fund be wound up and a new fund 
be started, called the Illustration Fund.” This was carried. Mr. 
Alexander then moved: “That a full statement of subscriptions 
to the Coloured Figure Fund and expenditure on Coloured 
Plates be published in the Emu ” This was carried unanimously. 
SECRETARY’S REPORT. 
The Hon. Secretary’s report^ was read, in his absence, by 
Dr. Leach, who moved its adoption. This was seconded by Mr. 
Barrett and carried. 
Mr. Gates moved, and Mr. Barrett seconded: “That the thanks 
of the Union be accorded to Mr. Z. Gray for the untiring effort 
he has put forward as Treasurer and for acting as Secretary on 
several occasions.” Both gentlemen spoke from personal know¬ 
ledge of Mr. Gray and his methods, and gave him high praise. 
The motion was carried unanimously and with acclamation. 
ELECTION OF OFFICERS. 
Owing to the great number of postal votes on the table, it was 
proposed that scrutineers to go through and tabulate them be 
appointed. On the motion of Dr. Leach, Messrs. Gates and C. 
A. Barnard were chosen. In accordance with the rules, a ballot 
of those present was taken for the position of President. The 
scrutineers then retired to count the votes. 
REPORT OF LIBRARIAN. 
Dr. Leach read the report of the Librarian (Mr. F. E. Wilson)* 
and moved its adoption. Mr. Alexander seconded and stressed 
the importance of binding the periodicals in the Library. The 
report was adopted. 
REPORT OF EDITOR. 
The Report of the Editor of The Enmf was read and its adop¬ 
tion moved by the. Editor (Dr. Leach), who announced that 
owing to the increasing pressure of his official duties he would 
not be available for re-election. Mr. Gaukrodger seconded the 
motion and made appreciative reference to the excellence of the 
journal and the good work done by Dr. Leach. Mr. Barker sup¬ 
ported the motion, and at his instance the Conference carried a 
t The report appears on page 199. — Editor. 
* The report appears on page 204.—Editor, 
f The report is published on page 204.—Editor. 
