complimentary expressions which have been used towards me for the exertions and any labour I may have taken upon myself as Honorary Secretary to the Institute, that my services will, as long as I have health and strength, be devoted towards the objects we all have in view. (Hear, hear.) I cannot sit down without alluding to the fact that, in spite of my not having shirked the time and duties attending the office of Honorary Secretary, I have always received the greatest possible assistance from my excellent friend, Mr. Labillière. (Applause.) He is at all times ready to help me in anything in which I require his aid, and his ideas are precisely those which I have myself with regard to what this Institute is capable of performing in connection with the whole Empire; and although he is Australian born, and I was born in England, he feels just the same sympathy as I do myself for the whole of our fellowcountrymen who are beyond the seas. (Hear, hear, and cheers.) Mr.STRANGWAYS proposed the next vote of thanks to Mr.Molineux:— "That the most cordial vote of thanks be given to Mr. Molineux for his kindness in carrying out the duties of Hon. Treasurer during the absence of Mr. Sargeaunt." I have great pleasure in proposing this resolution, because on one point Mr. Molineux and I are, to a certain extent, enemies. I want to get money out of the Treasury a great deal faster than he is disposed to let it go. That may be a recommendation to some persons. I know a man cannot make bricks without straw, still I think it would be extremely delightful for us to pass a resolution that the Treasurer or Hon. Treasurer should be compelled to honour all cheques drawn upon him. (Laughter.) If you were to do that, we should then be able to do something in respect to one part of the Report, and we should be able to provide more appropriate accommodation for the Institute. Although I know we cannot do it without money, yet the question of getting better accommodation is one which we must see to, and must put money into the Treasurer's pocket for the purpose. Everyone must see that these rooms are utterly unsuited to us at the present time. Indeed, two members from South Australia who joined during the last fortnight, friends of my own-I proposed them-they asked me," Well, what are you going to do for a fellow if he does join?" What could I say in reply? The only answer I get from them is, "Well, I don't mind joining the Institute and subscribing, but I will not undertake to go there." That I know is the feeling that prevails amongst many. They do not like these rooms, and I do not wonder at it. I know one member of the Institute in a high position, who said that he did not like to come here because the rooms are not suitable to him. Everyone is saying the same, and some of them speak of this room as pokey hole over a shirtshop." (Laughter.) No one from the Australian Colonies joining an Institute of this kind would be content to have such a room as this. They would have better rooms. If you went into an institute or into the merchants' rooms or offices out there, you would not find such chairs as these or even such highly ornamental and expensive wall paper. (A laugh.) Nothing of the kind would be found there. I apologise for trespassing on the time of the Institute in a somewhat irregular manner, but as I could not get here before, I thought I would avail myself of the opportunity of proposing a vote of thanks to Mr. Molineux, and letting off some of the animosity I have towards him; and I can only say, I will, the first time I get the chance, endeavour to put my hand into his official pocket. (Laughter.) Mr. FREELAND: I have great pleasure in seconding that, and if these Australian gentlemen will only put their hands into their pockets we shall meet their views at the earliest possible moment. Mr. STRANGWAYS: I would remind Mr. Freeland that when a man opens a shop he does not tell the public that "If you will come and deal with me I will obtain good articles." It is his duty to get the articles and keep them ready at hand for the customers when they think fit to come. The noble CHAIRMAN put the motion, and it was carried. Mr. MOLINEUX: I shall not detain you at this late hour by making a speech, and will only express my sincere thanks for the kindness and the honour you have shown me in passing this vote. It has really been a pleasure during the absence of Mr. Sargeaunt to take the duties of Honorary Treasurer upon me, and which will shortly devolve upon him again. I am happy, small as it is, to be able to hand him over a surplus. (Hear, hear.) With regard to the observations of Mr. Strangways, I believe I interpret the sentiments of the whole Council in the wish that the Treasurer should be in possession of such ample funds as would secure the most palatial buildings at the West End for our Institute, but under existing circumstances, prudence is, I think, the proper course to follow. I beg to thank you very sincerely indeed. (Cheers.) Mr. YOUNG: I may say, in conclusion, that our session and our season is now over. The next thing I hope will be that in the course of three weeks you will receive from me the annual volume, and I think when you are able to turn over its pages you will agree with me that we shall never have published a more valuable or more useful volume of our transactions than the one I shall have the honour of forwarding to you. (Hear, hear.) The meeting then separated. STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR COMMENCING 12TH JUNE, 1877, AND ENDING 11TH JUNE, 1878. Salaries £10 10s. 0 .... 60 0 0 ...... £9 9 0 .... 147 0 0 648 0 000 46707200 12 months' Dividend on £500 Victoria 12 months' Dividend on £100 Canada 12 months' Dividend on £300 Cape of 12 months' Dividend on £200 South 7:18 0 1,273 8 0 12 months' Dividend on £100 New 4 18 8 55 14 8 Amount received in connection with the Conversazione Proceeds of Sale of Papers, &c. 87 5 0 1 11 3 Printing Reports of Meetings sent to Fellows Reporting Meetings. Stationery, Maps, Books, &c... Advertising Meetings, Newspapers, &c.. Rent, &c., No. 15, Strand, to 25th March, 1878 Amount handed over to Museum Committee in aid of Refreshments supplied at Conversazione... £81 5 0 53 7 7 52 4 7 71 10 2 36 7 231 10 £1,834 11 8 £1,834 11 8 ANALYSIS OF THE HONORARY SECRETARY'S DISBURSEMENTS FROM 12TH JUNE, 1877, TO 11TH JUNE, 1878. Balance as per last accouut 8. d. 3 11 7 CLASSIFICATION. Cash received from Honorary Treasurer to meet Disbursements.. (1) Domestic 180 0 0 .... (2) Furniture and Books. (3) Postages .... PARTICULARS OF DISBURSEMENTS, &C. (4) Miscellaneous Expenses of Meetings. Balance in hand. 412 GENERAL INDEX. Cargill, E. B., 218 Carlingford, Right Hon. Lord, a Vice- Carlyle, Rev. Mr., 317 Carnarvon, Right Hon. Earl of, a Casey, Hon. J. J., 159, 217 Cave, Right Hon. Stephen, M.P., a Cazenove, Rev. Canon, 215 a Vice-President, 401 Christian, His Royal Highness Prince, Churchill, Lord A., 383 Clarke, Hyde, 31, 374, 385 Clifford, Sir Charles, Member of Colomb, Capt. J. C. R., 269 Colonial Naval Volunteer Force, 355 Cooper, Sir Daniel, Bart., 86, 104, 105 Dale, Dr. Langham, 311, 313, 315 Dunraven, Right Hon. Earl of, K.P., a Vice-President, 401 Fergusson, Right Hon. Sir James, Fleming, Sandford, C. M.G., 225, 272 French, Captain, R.A., C.M.G., 258 Gatheral, Gavin, 326 Granville, The Right Hon. Earl, K. G., Griffith, Hon. W. Brandford, 381 Haddan, Mr., 266 Hanbury, P. Capel, 33, 392 Hardy, Alfred E., M.P., 213, 222 Herring, Rev. A. Styleman, 98, 406 Hyams, Abraham, 403 Indian Famines, and how to Modify |