The Chairman in referring tothe account said that with regard to the balance, Ts. 1.481, of the Museum accounts, he wished to point out chat Tls, 1,00 of that must be considered to a certain extent in suspense, Decause there of Tls. 1,000 made by the Eng y, upon the understanding that the Society should get a paidKuropoan curator for the Museum, In accordance with this they had had a distinct application from gentleman Australia, who was recommended by Mr, Bock and who expressed his anxiety to come up to Shanghai, After considering the matter carefully the Council of the Society had made up their minds to engage this gentleman in order to fulfil their promise to the Municipality. They had engaged him absolutely to come here, but he had not come and since that time he had been writing letters explaining some ditticulties he had in leaving Australia, Under these circumstances he did not think the Council were to be blamed for not carrying out their understanding. The terms of the present office-bearers expired after the meeting and it would be necessary to elect a new Council and officers for the coming year.
The report and accounts having been adopted, on the motion of Mr. Vosy de Bourbon, seconded by Mr. Jyall, the following gentlemen were elected office-bearers:—President, Mr. N. J. Hannen Vice-Presidents, Dr. Edkins, Mr. P. G. von Méllendorff; Secretary, Mr. Z. Voipicelli Librarian, Mr. J. von Haas; Treasurer, Mr.
Brown'; Curator of Museum, Mr. D. C. Jansen, Councillors:—Messre. John Macgregor, James Scott, T. W. Kingsmill, avd Dr, Francke.
The proceedings then terminated.
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