labour which would be entailed on Dr. Hector by accepting his offer, would urge upon the Government the expediency of making such addition to his staff as will enable him to carry out that offer, without interfering with the various duties more properly devolving upon him. By this means, without materially increasing the present establishment, the scheme might be initiated, and the valuable educational resources of the Museum and Laboratory devoted to supply the diffusing of scientific and technical instruction which is much felt in the colony. The fees would be sufficient to pay the working expenses, and by a judicious system of small endowments for scholarships in the various public schools, other parts of the colony would share in the benefits of the course. G. F. Bowen, President. Colonial Museum, Wellington, 21st July, 1870.

Accounts of the New Zealand Institute, 1869–70. Receipts. £. s. d. 1869. Balance in hand 33 2 8 Oct. 18. Grant 500 0 0 Dec. 3. Contribution from Wellington Philosophical Society 20 0 0 Feb. 3. Proceeds of sale of Vol. I. 11 2 0 564 4 8 Expenditure. £. s. d. 1. Expenses of Meetings, &c. 34 15 1 2. Expenses of Publication of Vol. II. 497 6 7 Balance in hand of Treasurer 32 3 0 564 4 8 A. Ludlam, Treasurer.