Nelson Association for the Promotion of Science and Industry.

Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Volume 6, 1873, Unnumbered Page

Nelson Association for the Promotion of Science and Industry. First Meeting. 17th March, 1873. J. Holloway in the chair. A further supply of books from London was ordered. Second Meeting. 8th July, 1873. J. Holloway in the chair. The Secretary reported the receipt of 64 copies of Volume V. of the Transactions of the New Zealand Institute for distribution to the members of the society. Third Meeting. 8th November, 1873. J. Holloway in the chair. The Bishop of Nelson was chosen to vote in the election of the Board of Governors for the ensuing year, in accordance with Clause 7 of the New Zealand Institute Act. The Secretary reported the receipt of new Books from London. Fourth Meeting. 12th November, 1873. J. Holloway in the chair. New member.—C. P. Gabb. The nomination for the election of Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute was made in accordance with Statute IV.

Fifth Meeting. 19th January, 1874. J. Holloway in the chair. The Secretary reported having handed over to the Nelson Institute during last year Books, principally of a scientific nature, of the value of £20 16s. Sixth Meeting. 21st May, 1874. Leonard Boor, M.R.C.S., in the chair. The Report and Accounts of last year were read and adopted.