Bullivant & Co., Manufacturers of Ltd., STEEL WIRE ROPES For Cranes, Lifts, Hoists, Running and Standing Rigging, Mining, Hauling, Suspension Bridges, Etc., Etc. Blocks, Pulleys, Crab-Winches, AND ALL APPLIANCES FOR WORKING WIRE ROPES. Contractors for AËRIAL ROPEWAYS ON ALL SYSTEMS. For the Conveyance of Materials of every description. ADAPTABLE where NO OTHER form of TRANSPORT can be used. Agents : SYDNEY, N.S.W.-BULLIVANTS' AUSTRALIAN COMPANY, LTD., H. E. FARMER, MANAGER, 331, KENT ST. PARTICULARS RESPECTING THE ROYAL COLONIAL INSTITUTE AND OTHER ASSOCIATIONS CONNECTED WITH THE COLONIES. ROYAL COLONIAL INSTITUTE, NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, LONDON, W.C. Founded 1868; Incorporated by Royal Charter 1882. Patron. His Majesty the King. President. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, K.G., G.C.M.G. Vice-Presidents. Field-Marshal H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught, His Royal Highness Prince Christian, K.G., His Grace The Duke of Argyll, K.T., G.C.M.G., His Grace The Duke of Marlborough, K.G. The Right Hon. The Earl of Dunraven, K.P., C.M.G. The Right Hon. Earl Grey, G. C.M.G., G.C.V.O. Henry Birchenough, Esq., C.M.G. The Right Hon. The Earl of Minto, G.M.S.I., The Right Hon. The Earl of Onslow, G.C.M. G. The Right Hon. Lord Brassey, G.C.B. The Right Hon. Lord Strathcona and Mount The Right Hon. Alfred Lyttelton, K.G., M.P. Sir Henry E. G. Bulwer, G.C.M.G. Councillors. Admiral Sir Nathaniel Bowden-Smith, K.C.B. Allan Campbell, Esq. J. G. Colmer, Esq., C.M. G. F. H. Dangar, Esq. Frederick Dutton, Esq. Sir Hubert E. H. Jerningham, K.C.M.G. Sir Godfrey Y. Lagden, K.C.M.G. Sir George S. Mackenzie, K. C.M.G., C.B. Lieut.-General Sir J. Bevan Edwards, K.C.M.G., Sir Gilbert Parker, M. P. C.B. Sir Thomas E. Fuller, K.C.M.G. Major-General Sir Henry Green, K. C.S.I., C.B. Lieut.-Colonel The Right Hon. Sir Albert H. Honorary Treasurer. Sir Montagu F. Ommanney, G.C.M.G.. K.C.B., Librarian. James R. Boosé, Esq. George R. Parkin, Esq., C.M. G., LL.D. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Donald Robertson, K.C.S.I. Secretary. J. S. O'Halloran, Esq., C.M.G. Chief Clerk. Bankers. London and Westminster Bank, 1, St. James's Square, S. W. Honorary Corresponding Secretaries. Hon. W. F. Taylor, M.D., M.L.C., J. Edwin Thomas, Esq., Adelaide. Ernest Black, Esq., M.D., Perth. British Guiana, Hon. Robert Duff, George- British Honduras, H. Denbigh Phillips, Esq., Canada, Sir Sandford Fleming, K.C.M.G., Ottawa. Harry Gibson, Esq., J.P., Cape Town. Ceylon, Hon. J. Ferguson, Esq., C.M.G., M.L.C., Cyprus, J. R. Holmes, Esq., Nicosia. Federated Malay States, Sir W. T. Taylor, Fiji, Hon. John K. M. Ross, M.E.C., Suva. | Gambia, Hon. F. Bisset-Archer. Gold Coast Colony, Henry E. Barker, Esq., Accra. Malta, Hon. Sir E. M. Merewether, K.C.V.O., Natal, V. C. Palmer, Esq., Durban. New Zealand, James Allen, Esq., M. H. R., Dunedin. Transvaal, W. T. Graham, Esq., Johannesburg. Trinidad, P. Carmody, Esq., F.L.C., F.C.S. Windward Islands, Hon. P. A. Ongley, M.L.C., The Objects of the Institute are: "To provide a place of meeting for all gentlemen connected with the Colonies and British India and others taking an interest in Colonial and Indian affairs; to establish a reading room and library, in which recent and authentic intelligence upon Colonial and Indian subjects may be constantly available, and a Museum for the collection and exhibition of Colonial and Indian productions; to facilitate interchange of experiences amongst persons representing all the dependencies of Great Britain; to afford opportunities for the reading of papers, and for holding discussions upon Colonial and Indian subjects generally; and to undertake scientific, literary, and statistical investigations in connection with the British Empire. But no paper shall be read, or any discussion be permitted to take place, tending to give to the Institute a party character." (Rule 1.) There are two classes of fellows (who must be British subjects), resident and non-resident, both elected by the Council on the nomination of two fellows, one of whom at least must sign on personal knowledge. The former pay an entrance fee of 34., and an annual subscription of 27.; the latter an entrance fee of 17. 18. (which is increased to 31. when taking up permanent residence in the United Kingdom), and an annual subscription of 17. 18. (which is increased to 2, when in the United Kingdom for more than three months). Resident fellows can compound for the annual subscription by the payment of 20., or after five years' annual subscription of 2, on payment of 157.; and nonresident fellows can compound for the non-resident annual subscription on payment of 107. The privileges of fellows, whose subscriptions are not in arrear, include the use of rooms, papers, and library. All fellows, whether residing in England or the Colonies, have a copy of the monthly journal, containing a report of each meeting, and the annual volume of proceedings forwarded to them. To be present at the evening meetings, and to introduce one visitor. To be present at the annual conversazione, and to introduce a lady. The Institute occupies its own house, which is open on week-days from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and comprises library, reading, news rooms, writing rooms, smoking room, offices, &c. The library contains over 72,000 volumes (including pamphlets), chiefly on Colonial subjects. Books may be borrowed, the correspondence of fellows may be addressed to the care of the Institute, and visitors, introduced by a fellow, are admitted. The annual meeting is held in February or March; ordinary meetings are held at 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday (as a general rule) of the months from November to June, as well as occasional afternoon meetings, for the reading and discussion of papers. The number of members on 13th January, 1909, was 4,440. CEYLON ASSOCIATION IN LONDON. President-G. A. Talbot, Esq. Secretary-W. M. Leake, Esq. The Association had its origin in the proposal of the Planters' Association of Ceylon to establish a branch in London, and was formed in 1888 for the purpose of acting, in correspondence with the public bodies in Ceylon, for the protection and furtherance of the general interests of that Colony. All residents in the United Kingdom interested in Ceylon are invited to become members of the Association, the annual subscription being 1l. 18. The room at 61 and 62, Gracechurch Street, where the Ceylon newspapers and other publications connected with the Colony are taken in, is daily open to members. The affairs of the Association are managed by an Executive Committee. The Tea and Produce Committee deals with all matters connected with tea and other produce of the Colony. The office-bearers and the two committees are elected annually in general meeting. The Association receives financial support from the Planters' Association of Ceylon and the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the former body voting 607. and the latter 501. annually in aid of the London funds. There are 181 subscribing members of the Association. 61 and 62, Gracechurch Street, E.C., 30th December, 1907. President-W. H. Shelford, Esq., 10 and 11, Lime Street, E.C. Hon. Secretary-J. Graham, 7, East India Avenue, E.C. The Straits Settlements Association is composed mainly of persons who have lived in the Straits, and who are intimately connected with the Colony by professional or commercial ties, but it embraces all who are in any way interested in it or in the Federated Malay States. The objects of the Association are to provide a centre for the discussion of questions affecting the Colony, and for enabling the members to take common action in support of its interests where such action is necessary or desirable. It is in close alliance with a similar Association at Singapore. Established circa 1760. Incorporated by Royal Charter, August 4th, 1904. President-Sir Nevile Lubbock, K.C.M.G. Bankers-The Union of London and Smiths Bank, Prescott's Office. Secretary-Algernon E. Aspinall, Esq., B.A. (Barrister-at-Law). The West India Committee is an Association of Planters, Merchants, and others interested in the British West Indies, British Guiana and British Honduras. The objects of the West India Committee are to promote the general welfare of those Colonies, and by united action to further the interests of those Colonies. The West India Committee Rooms are conveniently situated upon the first floor at 15, Seething Lane, London, E. C., next to Mark Lane Station upon the Metropolitan and District Railways, and form a useful rendezvous for gentlemen from the West Indies when they visit their merchants in the City. Writing materials are provided, and in addition to all Official Gazettes, Parliamentary Papers, etc., all the West Indian newspapers are, through the courtesy of their editors, filed. Anguilla, Wilfrid Wigley, Esq. Antigua, Hon. A. St. G. Spooner. Barbados, a local Committee. Bermuda, W. T, James, Esq. Honorary Correspondents. British Guiana, A. Summerson, Esq.; T. S. British Honduras, Hon. A. R. Usher. Grenada, Hon. D. S. De Freitas; P. J. Dean, Esq.; Dominica, Hon. H. A. A. Nicholls, C.M.G., M.D.; Montserrat, Hon. F. Driver. E. A. Agar, Esq. Nevis, S. D. Malone, Esq. St. Kitts, A. D. C. Adamson, Esq. St. Lucia, Hon. E. Du Boulay; George S. Hud- St. Vincent, Messrs. D. K. Porter and Co.; Tobago, W. J. S. Tucker, Esq.; R. S. Reid, Esq. Bristol, The Incorporated Chamber of Commerce Glasgow, The West India Association, William Liverpool, The West India Association, W. Canada, Robert Anderson, Esq. (Montreal); and should be made to the Secretary, the West India THE WEST INDIAN CLUB, LIMITED, HOWARD HOTEL, NORFOLK STREET, STRAND, W.C. Established in 1898. Registered under the Companies Acts on May 11th, 1898. Telegraphic Address: "Arawaks, London." Telephone No.: "Gerrard, 6689." Vice-Presidents The Right Hon. The Earl of Harewood, K. C.V.O. Sir Alfred L. Jones, K.C.M.G. His Grace The Archbishop of the West Indies. H. E. Sir Cavendish Boyle, K.C.M.G. H. E. Sir Frederic Hodgson, K.C.M.G. Algernon E. Aspinall, Esq. E. R. Davson, Esq. L. de Mercado, Esq. W. A. M. Goode, Esq. Arthur Lubbock, Esq. Sir Robert Llewelyn, K.C.M.G. H. E. Sir Gerald Strickland, K.C.M.G. W. P. B. Shepheard, Esq., M. A. Committee Sir Nevile Lubbock, K.C.M.G. (Chairman). A. Johnson, Esq. Allan E. Messer, Esq. Sir J. Roper Parkington, J.P., D.L. Owen Philipps, Esq., M.P. The Hon. A. C. Ponsonby. H. F. Previte, Esq. J. Rippon, Esq. R. Rutherford, Esq. R. Schult, Esq. W. P. B. Shepheard, Esq. W. W. Wrightson, Esq., C.M.G. Hon. Secretary-W. A. M. Goode, Esq. Hon. Treasurers-A. N. Lubbock, Esq., and R. Rutherford, Esq. The Objects of the West Indian Club are: (1) To bring persons interested in the West Indies and British Guiana together, in order to promote the discussion and consideration of questions affecting those Colonies. (2) To further the interests of the West Indies and British Guiana by providing headquarters for associated action, not political, but social. (3) To afford facilities for organising, in connection with the West Indies and British Guiana, Cricket Matches and other kindred amusements recognised by our English Universities and Public Schools. (4) The doing of all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above objects. Antigua, T. D. Foote, Esq., junr. Honorary Correspondents. British Guiana, G. F. Franks, Esq., M.A. Jamaica, G. A. Rock, Esq. |