Australasian Science Congress.

Thames Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 6788, 23 January 1891, Page 4

Australasian Science Congress.

[Pbess Association.]

ChbisTchfhch, This day.

A general meeting of the Australasian Society for tho Advancement of Science wbs held this morning to receive reoomtnendutions from the committee. I 1; recommended! the re«appbintment of a number of sections! osmuuttees, which was adopted. A letter was read from the director of the Union S.S. Co., stating their willingness to adjust any overcharge to members for the Sounds Trip, A vote of thanks Wiis accorded Government for its liberal recognition end substantial asaiitancß given; to the Chairman of the Canterbury College; to the Bhhop of Christchuroh j to the chapter and ohoir of the Cathedral; to the directors of the Fteezing Works and Eaiapoi Woollen Faotory; to the Railway Commissioners and to the daily journals for the completeness of their reports of the proceedings. They also expressed gratification at. the kind and courteous reception accorded members.

Sir Jamsi Hootoi eaicl tbttt as the buiineee w&i aow coccluded, they might congratulate

tnemiehes on their BUCO63S, and he"hoped that those present would lose no opportunity of obtaining adherents. He' was Bure' that the week spent in oonTerse with their fellow workers was not only extremely useful but extremely pleasant. . He formally moved that the Association adjourn to meet in Tasmania in 1892.

The Council was then photographed, and shortly after a large party left for-the Lincoln Agricultural College, and tbis evening the ora'orio of the Last -Judgment will be given in the Cathedral.