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Recitals on the Carillon have been regularly carried out by Mr. Selwyn Baker, official carillonist, who took up his appointment on 15th November, 1949, after a twoyear qualifying period abroad. Proposals for the provision of additional bells and erection of memorial halls to complete the National War Memorial are still under consideration by the Government. A forte cochere is being erected on the east side of the main building and this will prove a useful feature as it will provide protection for visitors entering the building during inclement weather. A store has also been erected in the basement for storage of pictures not on exhibit. The staff of the Art Gallery and Museum have carried out their duties in an efficient manner. Mr. R. D. Gore, Secretary of the Art Gallery Committee of Management and of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, resigned his position in March last, and Mr. C. M. Thompson was appointed to the joint positions. Following upon the full reopening of the Art Gallery and Museum, the cost of operation has been increased by the engagement of the necessary attendants and cleaning staff and by a general increase in remuneration of staff and an increase in other necessary expenditure. The additional costs have been met by an increase in the Government grant. Rising costs have necessitated an application to the Government for a further increase in the grant for the current year. The Board records its appreciation of the financial support received from the Government, and continued financial contributions received from the Wellington City Council, Wellington Harbour Board, and other local bodies in the Wellington District; also of assistance received from the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, the Royal Society of New Zealand, the Wellington War Memorial Carillon Society, and others ; and also extends its thanks to the press for valuable publicity. The annual balance-sheet and accounts are appended hereto. In addition to the restoration work carried out by the Government, it has been necessary to incur expenditure on purchase of equipment and on work not covered by the Government contract. The cost has been met from the Repairs, Renewals, and Extension Fund. S. G. Holland, Chairman. F. H. Bass, Secretary. 20th September, 1950. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE DOMINION MUSEUM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH, 1950 Museum Management Committee Messrs. W. H. Price (Chairman), W. L. Fitzherbert, R. A. McLennan, H. C. McQueen ; Drs. P. Marshall, C. G. Morice, E. Beaglehole, and H. B. Fell (replacing Dr. L. R. Richardson, on leave of absence). The resignation of Dr. H. H. Allan was received at the end of the year. The Committee The Committee met seven times during the year. Staff Resignations Miss M. Lawson, Assistant Education Officer; Mrs. E. C. Ponton, Librarian; Miss S, Baker, Art Assistant; Miss N. Fitchett, Art Assistant.

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