The question of a reference library ied, and in view of the cost!
iblishing such the questioner asked what action the Executive were taking in the matter.
Tt was pointed out that whilst the Council would be pleased to receive gitts of books, what they had in mind. for the time being was to appoint 'a small committee who would collect data relating to books which members would be able to make use of, and where these books were located.
There were several good reference Ubraries in the district, and the council hoped to make arrangements for members of the society to make use of these, Lists of the books would be prepared, and " member requiring information on any. sub-Jeet, or a book, would be able ascertain from the Library Committee if it was available for his use.
'Mr, Baillie reported that the river trip had proved successful and that At was enjoyed by' those who took part, It had been dificult to make Arrangements owing to the fact that members had not, responded to, the elreular sent out by the secretary, and it was only the day before the rip that final arrangements could be made, The next meeting of the Representative Council will be held in September,
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