Proceedings of The Royal Society of New Zealand

Transactions and Proceedings of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Volume 68, 1938-39, Page 603

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On the motion of Professor Evans, seconded by Professor Easter-field, it was resolved that the recommendation of the Hector Award Committee be adopted. It was decided to ask Mrs. Williams and her family how the medal should be presented. On the motion of Dr. Marsden, seconded by Mr. Elliott, it was resolved that in the circumstances the medal be awarded without any prize. Hutton Award: The recommendation of the Hutton Award Committee was read as follows:— I beg to report that the Committee appointed to consider the award of the Hutton Medal has unanimously decided that the medal for 1938 should be awarded to Dr. David Miller. P. Marshall, Convener, Hutton Award Committee. On the motion of Dr. Marshall, seconded by Professor Evans, the recommendation of the Committee was adopted. Honorary Members: Dr. Marshall briefly outlined the qualifications of Professor A. F. A. Lacroik and Dr. Allan those of Professor C. Skottsberg, the two gentlemen nominated by Member Bodies for the vacancy in the Honorary Membership. On a vote being taken, Professor Skottsberg was declared elected. Declaration of Vacancies: The President announced four vacancies in the Honorary Members' List caused by the deaths of Lord Rutherford, Sir D. Orme Masson, Professor H. E. Armstrong, and Mr. E. Meyrick. It was decided to fill the four vacancies at the next Annual Meeting.

Fellowship, 1938: The recommendation of the Fellowship Selection Committee was read as follows:— A meeting of the Fellowship Selection Committee was held on Monday, March 7th. All the members were present except one who forwarded an apology. Full consideration was given to the ballot by the Fellows, to the scientific standing of the sixteen gentlemen who had been nominated for the two vacancies, and to the representation of the various sciences in the personnel of the Fellows. Finally it was decided to recommend to the Council that the following two gentlemen should be elected as the new Fellows of the Royal Society of New Zealand:— Dr. F. J. Turner, Lecturer in Geology, Otago University. Mr. W. Donovan, Dominion Analyst. P. Marshall, Convener. 7th March, 1938. On the motion of Dr. Marshall, seconded by Dr. Marsden, the recommendation of the Fellowship Selection Committee was adopted. Declaration of Vacancies in Fellowship: The President announced four vacancies in the Fellowship owing to the deaths of Lord Rutherford, Sir Algernon Thomas, Bishop Williams, and Mr. E. Phillips Turner. Number of Fellows to be Elected in 1939: Dr. Turner moved and Professor Segar seconded that two be elected. Dr. Marshall moved as an amendment and Mr Hudson seconded that four be elected. On being put to the meeting, the amendment was lost. The motion was then put and carried. Member Bodies' Reports and Balance Sheets: The following were placed on the table:—Auckland Institute for the year ending 31st March, 1938; Wellington Philosophical Society for the year ending 30th September, 1937; Canterbury Branch for the year ending 31st October, 1937; Otago Branch for the year ending 31st October, 1937; Nelson Philosophical Society for the year ending 30th September, 1937; Manawatu Branch for the year ending 10th November, 1937; Hawke's Bay Branch (balance sheet only) for the year ending 31st December, 1937. Standing Committee's Report: The following report of the Standing Committee was taken clause by clause and adopted:— Report of the Standing Committee for the Year Ending 31st March, 1938. Meetings: Nine meetings of the Standing Committee were held during the year, the attendance being as follows:—The President (Professor W. P. Evans), Wellington, 9; Mr. B. C. Aston, Wellington, 8; Mr. M. A. Eliott, Palmerston North, 1; Mr. G. V. Hudson, Wellington, 9; Professor H. B. Kirk, Wellington, 6; Dr. E. Marsden, Wellington, 3; Dr. P. Marshall, Wellington, 7; Dr. W. R. B. Oliver, Wellington, 7; Mr. C. M. Smith, Wellington, 1; the late the Right Reverend Bishop Williams, Napier, 2. Publications: The four parts of Volume 67 were published during the year and the material for Part 1 of Volume 68 was selected on the recommendation of the Hon. Editor by the Standing Committee at its meeting on the 23rd February.

In an endeavour to improve the quality of the printing of the Transactions, the printers have been instructed to print plates on one side only of the page. A coloured plate to illustrate a paper on fruit characters of a Coprosma cross will be published in Part 1 of Volume 68. Owing to increased costs the Otago Daily Times has intimated that it has been found necessary to increase the price of printing by ⅙ per page for text and plates and 3d per page for 100 separates. The question of calling for other tenders was referred on the 23rd March to the annual meeting for consideration. Finances: On the 2nd October the President wrote to the Hon. Minister of Finance urging an increase in the annual grant to the Society. The Minister replied on the 11th October stating that the request would receive consideration and on the 9th December he wrote again advising that an additional amount of £150 had been voted, thus making the annual grant £750. Library: The Library continues to be of great use to those engaged in scientific research, and many volumes have been posted to members in other centres. In this direction the reduced rate of postage for library books, approximately one-third of the ordinary rate, is much appreciated. With the increased number of exchanges the accommodation in the Library is severely taxed. Binding: No binding has been done during the year. The Christchurch binder who previously undertook the work apparently does not wish to resume, as he has not replied to letters, and it appears that the work will have to be done elsewhere. Quotations are being asked for from local firms. Exchange List: On the recommendation of the Library Committee the Standing Committee agreed to the following applications for exchange:— Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Wellington. Goteborgs Kungl. Vetenskaps och Vitterhetssamhalle, Sweden. Geologisch Instituut der Universiteit van Amsterdam, Holland. Instituto Botanico da Faculdade de Ciencias de Lisboa, Portugal. Mathematische Gesellschaft in Hamburg, Germany. Kaiserlich Leopold Carolin Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher, Halle, Germany. Deutschen Museums fur Landerkunde in Leipzig, Germany. Naturwissenschaftliche Verein, Karlsruhe, Germany. Deutschen Kolonial und Ubersee Museum, Bremen, Germany. La Société Zoologique Tchecoslova de Prague, Czechoslovakia. Natural Science Society, Ljublujana, Yugoslavia. Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanography, Moscow, U.S.S.R. National Museum, Blomfontein, South Africa. Takeuchi Entomological Laboratory, Kyoto, Japan. Société des Naturalistes de Moscow, U.S.S.R. Member Bodies' Reports: The following reports and balance sheets have been received from Member Bodies:— Wellington Philosophical Society for the year ending 30th Sept., 1937. Canterbury Branch for the year ending 31st October, 1937. Otago Branch for the year ending 31st October, 1937. Nelson Philosophical Society for the year ending 30th September, 1937. Manawatu Branch for the year ending 10th November, 1937. Hawke's Bay Branch for the year ending 31st December, 1937 (balance sheet only). Manawatu Branch: On the 30th September the Standing Committee received advice that Mr. M. A. Eliott had been appointed to represent the Branch on the Council of the Royal Society of New Zealand in place of Dr. Cunningham, who had resigned.

The Late Bishop Williams: News of the sudden death of the Vice-President, the Rt. Reverend Bishop Williams, came as a great shock and was received with the deepest regret. The Standing Committee held a special meeting on the 13th December, when the President, Professor Evans, feelingly referred to the death of the Vice-President, the Right Reverend Herbert W. Williams, M.A., Litt.D., F.R.S.N.Z., a past President and for many years a distinguished Fellow of the Society, and he moved:— “That the Royal Society of New Zealand places on record its profound regret at the death of the Rt. Rev. Bishop Williams. His wide and accurate knowledge—so willingly placed at the disposal of others—his quick grasp of fundamental principles, his fearless criticism of wrong, his unfailing courtesy and happy disposition, made him a leader of men, and gained for him not only the respect but also the genuine affection of all those who were privileged to know him. “By his death the Royal Society of New Zealand has lost one of its staunchest friends, and its members throughout the Dominion respectfully assure his widow and family of their heartfelt sympathy.” Fellowship: On the 2nd September Member Bodies were asked to send in nominations to fill two vacancies occurring in the Fellowship. Sixteen nominations were received and were forwarded to the Fellows for selection. The result of the voting was placed before the Selection Committee and its recommendation will be considered at the annual meeting. Honorary Members: On the 24th June, Member Bodies were advised that owing to the death of Dr. R. J. Tillyard there was a vacancy in the Hon. Members' List, and they were asked to forward nominations. Only three nominations have been received and an election will be held at the annual meeting. Hector Award: It was found necessary to replace one of the members appointed at last annual meeting to the Hector Award Committeee. The late Dr. Goddard had apparently been appointed under a misapprehension. The President, with the approval of the Standing Committee, asked Professor Elkin, of the University of Sydney, to act on the Committee. As Dr. J. R. Hosking, to whom the 1937 award was made, is still absent from New Zealand, the medal and prize have not yet been presented to him. Hamilton Award: Mr. C. Osborn Hutton, to whom the Hamilton Prize was awarded at the last annual meeting, is also in England, and in the meantime he wishes the prize money to be retained by the Society. Cockayne Memorial Fund: The fund now totals £260 9s 5d, the amount of £33 being contributed during the year, a portion of it in response to a second circular announcing the establishment of the Memorial Fund and its objects. The Standing Committee decided that the names of contributors be printed on a slip and distributed with a further appeal. The Forest and Bird Protection Society asked the Society's co-operation in regard to the erection of a suitable memorial to the late Dr. Cockayne, and it was informed that the Society is establishing its own memorial and that the Wellington Philosophical Society and the City Council have practically finalised plans for the erection of a memorial headstone in the Otari Museum. Carter Bequest: The draft of the Carter Observatory Bill embodying the proposals which were approved at last annual meeting was before the Standing Committee (confidentially) on the 23rd March. An assurance was given to members by the President that it contained only the proposals already approved and it was stated that copies of the Bill would be sent to members as soon as possible. Hutton Grants: An application from Professor Benson and Dr. Turner for a grant of £50 for continuation of a geological survey of Dusky Sound and one from Dr. Turner for £15 to defray the cost of cutting oriented sections of Otago schists were recommended to the annual meeting for approval.

Medals: At the last annual meeting the Standing Committee was authorised to proceed with the alteration of the medals if funds were available, and at a meeting held on the 30th December the Standing Committee resolved to have the work commenced at once. For historical purposes it was decided to have two Hutton medals struck from the dies before they were altered. These dies were shipped to England on the 29th October and were received by the firm of J. Pinches, who are now proceeding with the alterations. Wild-life Control: Representations were made to the Standing Committee regarding the restrictions enforced by the Department of Internal Affairs in the issue of permits for the taking of certain birds. The Wild-life Control Sub-committee considered the matter, but it came to the conclusion that it involved the whole question of wild-life control and the Society's recommendation that a separate Department be set up to administer wild-life. The Standing Committee, in considering the report of the Sub-committee, decided to offer to the Department of Internal Affairs a competent committee of advice to assist in the administration of wild-life control in connection with the issue of permits. The Department replied that the “power to grant permits for the taking of birds subject to the Animals Protection and Game Act, 1921–22, is by that Act conferred on the Minister of Internal Affairs and this Department is not aware of any reasons for the setting up of a committee of advice as suggested.” National Organisation for Bush Conservation, etc.: The Wellington members of the Wild-life Control Committee met and considered the draft of the constitution of the proposed national organisation for bush conservation and amenity planting. This committee submitted some recommendations which were approved by the Standing Committee for transmission to the Department of Internal Affairs. On the 16th June the Under-Secretary wrote thanking the Standing Committee and stating that the recommendations would be placed before the Interim Committee for its consideration. Pacific Science Association: On the 15th June a letter dated 29th April, 1937, from the Chairman of the Hold-Over Committee which made it evident that an invitation to hold the Sixth Pacific Science Congress in New Zealand in 1940 would be welcome, was considered. It was decided that the President and Vice-President should interview the Government regarding the matter, but as both the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance were in England, it was considered advisable to wait until their return. On the 2nd August the President placed the position before the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister for Scientific and Industrial Research who, while being favourably disposed to the proposal, were unable to give a decision until it had been considered by Cabinet. Subsequently a cable was received from the Hold-Over Committee stating that the University of Hong Kong, endorsed by the Government, wished to know the attitude of the Hold-Over Committee regarding a proposal to hold the Congress in Hong Kong in August, 1938. This cable lent urgency to the attitude of the New Zealand Government regarding the proposal for 1940 and the President again approached the Prime Minister, who replied on the 23rd September that in view of the numerous commitments already made for the Centennial year, 1940, it was regretted that no undertaking could be given that the necessary grant would be available to defray the cost of the Congress, although the Government would be pleased to consider assistance during a later year. A cable, later confirmed by letter, was thereupon dispatched to the Hold-Over Committee conveying this information and stating that the Royal Society would readily acquiesce in whatever decision the Hold-Over Committee came to regarding the proposal to hold the Congress in Hong Kong. N.Z. Science Congress.—As instructed by the last annual meeting, the Standing Committee ascertained the opinion of Member Bodies regarding the continuation of biennial congresses. The consensus of opinion was that it was desirable that they be continued, but most of the societies pointed out that it

was Wellington's turn to hold the next Congress. The Wellington Philosophical Society, however, did not wish to hold the Science Congress until 1940, when it could be held as part of the centennial programme. At the time there was the possibility that the Government would be prepared to invite the Pacific Science Association to meet here in 1940, so it was decided to defer action until the Government's decision was made known. As the decision was not known until the end of September the Standing Committee considered it too late to organise a Congress for 1938 despite renewed representations from the Otago Branch. On the 23rd March the Standing Committee considered a further letter from the Otago Branch urging that Member Bodies be asked to express an opinion on the desirability of holding a Congress in 1939 and their opinion as to the most suitable place. The Standing Committee was of opinion that the next Congress should be held in 1940 in Wellington, but it agreed to ask Member Bodies and the matter will be decided at the annual meeting. International Scientific Union: On the 19th May Mr. G. T. Railton reported that he had been able to attend some of the meetings in London and visits arranged for the General Assembly of the International Scientific Union and that he was very grateful for the opportunity of representing the Royal Society of New Zealand. At this General Assembly it was agreed, following on the discussion of a resolution proposed by the Royal Academy of Sciences of Amsterdam to appoint a Committee on Science and Its Social Relations, and all bodies adhering to the Union have been asked to appoint a correspondent interested in the activities of the Committee who would act as a link between the adhering body and the Committee. Member Bodies were accordingly asked to suggest a suitable correspondent for this office, the appointment to be made at the annual meeting. The Late Lord Rutherford: News of the death of Lord Rutherford was received with the deepest regret. At a meeting of the Standing Committee held on the 27th October, the President spoke feelingly of his early association with Lord Rutherford in Canterbury and his friendship of over 45 years' standing. Professor Evans said that though Lord Rutherford's death might seem untimely, yet he had accomplished more in his comparatively short span than many would have done in a century. All might feel proud that he had done so much, so well, and, with it all, still remained a kindly, modest, generous man who was not only an inspiring leader but also a great gentleman. He moved the following resolution, which was carried in silence:— “The Royal Society of New Zealand expresses its profound regret at the unexpected death of its most distinguished Fellow, Ernest, Baron Rutherford of Nelson, O.M., M.A., D.Sc., Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S., F.R.S.N.Z. “The Society feels that by his death the world of science has lost its most brilliant experimenter, one whose name will be inscribed on the short roll of those who, from time to time in the history of human endeavour, have been permitted to enter the more secret chambers of Nature and pass on the knowledge there gained to their less gifted fellows. The Society, with which Baron Rutherford was so long and so closely connected, recognizes also that it has lost an honoured friend, and its members desire to assure his widow, Lady Rutherford, of their sincere sympathy.” The foregoing resolution was published in the leading papers throughout New Zealand. A wreath from the Royal Society of New Zealand was arranged for. A memorial notice written by Dr. Marsden, together with a bibliography of Lord Rutherford's scientific papers compiled by Dr. C. M. Focken in association with Mr. J. Harris, Librarian of Otago University, will appear in Volume 68, Part 1.

Scientific Bibliography: The Canterbury Branch suggested that the Royal Society should prepare a bibliography of scientific books and papers published in New Zealand as part of the Centennial commemorations to be held in 1940. The Standing Committee thought this would be rather cumbersome in a “History of New Zealand” and the matter could be given serious consideration only if the suggestion came from the Centennial Committee. Loder Cup: The Society was asked to forward nominations for this year's Loder Cup, and the Standing Committee appointed a sub-committee which recommended that the Forest and Bird Protection Society be nominated for the 1937 Loder Cup. On the 23rd February the Standing Committee was notified that the Cup had been awarded to the Auckland Institute and Museum in association with the name of Miss L. M. Cranwell. Storage of Books.—At the request of Dr. Scholefield, the General Assembly Librarian, the stocks of Transactions which for many years had been stored in the Assembly Library basement were removed to our own storeroom. The work entailed a cost of £12 1s 5d as the room had to be cleaned and the stocks sorted and shelved in sequence. Union List of Periodicals: The New Zealand Library Association's Committee on the Union List of Serials wrote asking the Society's opinion on a proposal that the Library Association should assume the responsibility for the completion and publication of a Union List of serials scientific and otherwise and asking that the material at present being worked upon for the revision of the present Reference List be handed over for this purpose. All interested institutions would be–asked to share in the initial cost of the Union List and it was hoped to obtain a grant from the Government or the Carnegie Corporation to publish it. The Standing Committee discussed the proposal, but considered that a Scientific Reference List would be of more practical value to the Society's members and less costly, and it was decided to continue with its compilation. Arising from the Report:— (a) Carter Bequest: The President stated that he had seen a copy of the Carter Observatory Bill and that it was in accordance with the proposals approved by the last Annual Meeting. In reply to a question by Mr. Archey, the President stated that the Bill provided for the upkeep of the Observatory. (b) Wild Life Control: Mr. Stead took exception to the wording of a letter received from the Department of Internal Affairs in reply to the offer by the Society of a competent committee of advice regarding the issue of permits. After some discussion Mr. Stead and Mr. Archey were asked to prepare a resolution on the matter. Subsequently, on the motion of Mr. Archey, seconded by Mr. Stead, it was resolved: “That this Council reaffirms its opinion that the administration of the Animals Protection Act in regard to permits is not sufficiently based on scientific considerations, and considers it essential that a competent committee of advice and adjudication on this matter should be set up and consulted on all applications received, and on other matters of wild life control.” (c) Bush Conservation and Soil Erosion: Dr. Marsden drew attention to the urgent need for action in regard to the prevention of soil erosion and destruction of bush, and after notice was given

the following motion, moved by Dr. Marsden, seconded by Mr. Stead, was carried:— “That the Government be urged to set up a Royal Commission with scientifically competent personnel to enquire into and report on the measures necessary for the preservation of the vegetation of New Zealand, with special reference to forests, and the incidence, control, and prevention of land erosion.” (d) Scientific Bibliography: Dr. Hilgendorf said the Canterbury Branch had considered that scientific publications in New Zealand were now so numerous that an index to them was very necessary, and it was thought that if the Centennial Committee were approached it might be willing to print such a bibliography if the actual work were undertaken by the Royal Society. He moved and Mr. Stead seconded the following motion, which was carried:— “That the Royal Society of New Zealand approves the proposal to prepare a bibliography of New Zealand scientific books and papers as a Centennial memorial of New Zealand science and that the Standing Committee approach the Executive of the Centennial Historical Committee to find if it will print the Bibliography if it is prepared by the Society. That in the event of the Executive's assenting, the Standing Committee make arrangements with the leaders in the various branches of science to prepare relative sections of the Bibliography.” (e) Union List of Periodicals: Dr. Hilgendorf stated that the Standing Committee's decision to continue with the preparation of the Scientific Reference List had been discussed at the last meeting of the Council of the Canterbury Branch. He said the intention of the Library Association's Sub-committee on the Union List was to obtain contributions up to £200 from interested institutions to cover the initial cost of the more comprehensive Union List and then apply to the Carnegie Corporation or to the Government for a grant to publish the List. After some discussion it was decided that the Society's proposal to publish a smaller scientific list was more practicable, and on the motion of Mr. Archey, seconded by Dr. Hilgendorf, it was resolved that the Standing Committee be authorised to apply to the Carnegie Corporation of New York for a small grant to enable the revised list of scientific periodicals to be printed. Hon. Treasurer's Report and Balance Sheet and Statements: On the motion of the Honorary Treasurer, Mr. M. A. Eliott, the following report, balance sheet, and statements were adopted. Honorary Treasurer's Report. The balance sheet for 12 months ending 31st March, 1938, shows a credit of £937 11s 6d as compared with £719 11s 6d on 31st March, 1937. The annual grant from the Government has been increased from £600 to £750. Sales of publications are £29 12s 5d as against £47 6s 4d in 1937, but that year was higher than usual. Endowment Fund: This Fund was established in 1918 and now amounts to £1410. It is interesting to record that the first donation to the Fund was made by Sir Algernon Thomas, then Professor A. P. W. Thomas, a member of the Board of Governors of the then New Zealand Institute. It is desirable to assist the growth of this Fund as much as possible; this could be done by

either crediting the annual sales of publications, or by a transfer from the credit balance each year of a fixed amount. The finances would now permit of either course being followed. Cost of Printing the Transactions: Volume 66, part 4, Volume 67, parts 1, 2, and 3, cost £487 5s 10d as against £480 18s 11d for four parts and the Index Volumes 52–63 the previous year. For the coming year the cost will be higher as the printers have stated that the charge will be 15s 6d per page for text and 16s 6d per page for plates as against 14s and 15s respectively last year. Trust Funds: In the Carter Bequest £500 has been invested in 4 per cent. New Zealand Inscribed Stock, being purchased at £104 5s per cent. This Fund now totals £12,883 6s 8d, but as soon as the Carter Observatory Bill is passed by Parliament, the then total credit will be paid over to the Carter Observatory Board of Trustees, and the Royal Society will consequently have no further interest in the administration of the Fund. The Hector Fund revenue account shows a larger credit balance than usual as the prize money for 1937 has not yet been paid owing to Dr. Hosking's absence from New Zealand. The Hector, Hutton, and Sidey Summertime Funds will be called upon to meet the expenses of the alterations to the medals in the coming year. The Cockayne Memorial Fund has increased from £221 0s 11d to £260 9s 5d, but no contributions have been received since November, 1937. As usual, the method of keeping the books and accounts reflects credit on the Secretary. M. A. Eliott, Honorary Treasurer. Member Bodies. The following schedule is prepared from the annual reports and balance sheets of Member Bodies:— Auckland Institute—report not to hand. Society. Members. Receipts. Expenditure Rule 3. £ s. d. £ s. d. Canterbury Branch 139 147 8 9 148 15 10 Library and Museum Otago Branch 186 402 9 4 400 12 10 Library Wellington Phil. Society 195 306 2 0 151 0 5 Library Hawke's Bay Branch ? 38 1 9 23 17 6 Library Nelson Institute ? 1,064 0 1 1,037 7 10 Library Manawatu Branch 53 39 1 11 22 15 2 20% subs. to R.S.N.Z. The Royal Society of New Zealand. Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the Year Ending March 31, 1938. Receipts. £ s. d. Balance at 31st March, 1937 1,127 3 8 Annual Grant 750 0 0 Levy, Volume 66 199 7 0 Sales of Publications 29 12 5 Travelling Expenses: Member Bodies' share 14 7 6 Interest at Post Office Savings Bank 20 16 0 Favourable Exchange 1 2 8 Carter Bequest Interest 485 5 8 Hector Memorial Fund Interest 52 1 7 Hutton Memorial Fund Interest 61 8 11 Hamilton Memorial Fund Interest 1 19 7 Sidey Summer-time Fund Interest 24 13 2 Carter Library Legacy Interest 9 3 4 Cockayne Memorial Fund Interest 5 15 0 Endowment Fund Interest 51 0 0 Trust Funds paid through Bank of New Zealand 32 3 6 Transfer from Post Office Savings Bank to Bank of New Zealand 300 0 0 Transfer from Bank of New Zealand to Post Office Savings Bank 350 0 0 Refund from Carter Bequest to General Account 480 0 0 Refund from Trust Accounts to General Account 54 3 8 £4,050 3 8

Expenditure. £ s. d. Otago Daily Times—66 (4), 67 (1, 2, 3) 487 5 10 Stationery 8 14 10 Salary (Secretary) 300 0 0 Charges (Insurance, Bank, etc.) 4 6 11 Subscription to International Scientific Union (three years) 21 7 9 Audit Fee 4 1 0 Petty Cash (Secretary, Editor, President) 12 15 6 Travelling Expenses 23 8 10 Travelling Expenses Carter Bequest Committee 2 10 0 Removing Books from Assembly Library to Storeroom 12 16 0 Carter Bequest Investment 524 2 6 Shipping Charges, Hutton Dies 1 1 8 Trust Funds transferred to Post Office Savings Bank 28 8 6 Transfer from Bank to Post Office Savings Bank 350 0 0 Transfer from Post Office Savings Bank to Bank of New Zealand 300 0 0 Funds credited direct to Post Office Savings Bank 640 7 3 Balance as under 1,328 17 1 £4,050 3 8 £ s. d. £ s. d. Bank of New Zealand 296 17 10 Less Unpresented Cheques 28 8 6 268 9 4 Post Office Savings Bank 1,053 1 10 Cash in Hand 3 8 0 Petty Cash in Hand 3 17 11 £1,328 17 1 The Royal Society of New Zealand. Statement of Liabilities and Assets as at March 31, 1938. Liabilities. £ s. d. Carter Bequest Capital Account 12,681 3 5 Hector Memorial Fund Capital Account 1,184 18 1 Hutton Memorial Fund Capital Account 1,314 8 6 Carter Library Legacy Capital Account 162 19 0 Sidey Summer-time Fund Capital Account 520 7 6 Hamilton Memorial Fund Capital Account 65 7 3 Endowment Fund Capital Account 1,265 3 5 Carter Bequest Revenue Account 202 3 3 Hector Memorial Fund Revenue Account 130 3 0 Hutton Memorial Fund Revenue Account 292 6 10 Carter Library Legacy Revenue Account 41 7 11 Sidey Summer-time Fund Revenue Account 61 11 11 Hamilton Memorial Fund Revenue Account 4 19 4 Cockayne Memorial Fund Revenue Account 260 9 5 Endowment Fund Revenue Account 144 17 4 Library Fund 126 1 10 Research Grants Fund 137 0 6 Balance of Assets over Liabilities 937 11 6 £19,533 0 0

Assets. £ s. d. Inscribed Stock 17,108 14 11 Bank of New Zealand 268 9 4 Post Office Savings Bank 1,053 1 10 Cash in Hand 3 8 0 Petty Cash in Hand 3 17 11 Sundry Debtors 20 9 1 Carter Bequest—Post Office Savings Bank Account 198 8 3 Hector Memorial Fund—Post Office Savings Bank Account 130 3 0 Hutton Memorial Fund—Post Office Savings Bank Account 292 6 10 Carter Library Legacy—Post Office Savings Bank Account 41 7 11 Sidey Summer-time Fund 81 16 11 Hamilton Memorial Fund 70 6 7 Cockayne Memorial Fund 260 9 5 £19,533 0 0 M. A. Eliott, Honorary Treasurer. The Audit Office, having examined the balance sheet and accompanying accounts required by law to be audited, hereby certifies them to be correct. (Signed) J. H. Fowler, Controller and Auditor-General. The Royal Society of New Zealand. Revenue Account for the Year Ending March 31, 1938. Expenditure. £ s. d. Printing Vol. 67 (1, 2, and 3) 388 2 10 Stationery 8 14 10 Salary 300 0 0 Subscription to International Scientific Union 21 7 9 Charges (Audit, Insurance, Bank) 6 10 5 Removing Books to Storeroom 12 16 0 Petty Cash 12 15 6 Travelling Expenses (Society's share) 9 1 4 Balance 937 11 6 £1,697 0 2 Income. £ s. d. By Balance 719 11 6 Annual Grant 750 0 0 Levy, Vol. 66 199 7 0 Sales of Publications 20 19 6 Trust Funds Administration Expenses 5 19 6 Favourable Exchange 1 2 8 £1,697 0 2    By Balance £937 11 6 The Royal Society of New Zealand. Trust Accounts for the Year Ending March 31, 1938. Carter Bequest. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. To Interest Invested 524 2 6 By Balance 31/3/37 245 10 1 Audit Fee 0 15 0 Interest 485 5 8 Administration Exs. 1 5 0 Travelling Exs. Committee 2 10 0 Balance 202 3 3 £730 15 9 £730 15 9 By Balance £202 3 3

Hector Memorial Fund. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. To Audit Fee 0 5 0 By Balance, 31/3/37 79 6 5 Administration Exs. 1 0 0 Interest 52 1 7 Balance 130 3 0 £131 8 0 £131 8 0 By Balance £130 3 0 Hutton Memorial Fund. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. To Audit Fee 0 5 0 By Balance, 31/3/37 233 4 7 Administration Exs. 1 0 0 Interest 61 8 11 Shipping Charges—Dies 1 1 8 Balance 292 6 10 £294 13 6 £294 13 6 By Balance £292 6 10 T. K. Sidey Summer-time Fund. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. To Audit Fee 0 5 0 By Balance, 31/3/37 40 15 1 Administration Exs. 1 2 0 Interest 24 13 2 One-tenth Income to Cap. 2 9 4 Balance 61 11 11 £65 8 3 £65 8 3 By Balance £61 11 11 Hamilton Memorial Fund. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. To Audit Fee 0 2 6 By Balance 31/3/37 4 4 6 Administration Exs. 0 2 6 Interest 1 19 7 Half Interest to Cap. 1 19 9 Balance 4 19 4 £6 4 1 £6 4 1 By Balance £4 19 4 Carter Library Legacy. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. To Audit Fee 0 2 6 By Balance 31/3/37 32 12 1 Administration Exs. 0 5 0 Interest 9 3 4 Balance 41 7 11 £41 15 5 £41 15 5 By Balance £41 7 11 Cockayne Memorial Fund. Cr. £ s. d. By Balance 31/3/37 221 0 11 Subscriptions 33 13 6 Interest 5 15 0 Balance £260 9 5

Endowment Fund. Dr. £ s. d. Cr. £ s. d. To Audit Fee 0 2 6 By Balance 31/3/37 74 8 10 Administration Exs. 1 5 0 Interest 51 0 0 Balance 144 17 4 Interest P.O.S. Bank 20 16 0 £146 4 10 £146 4 10 By Balance £144 17 4 Endowment Fund: Mr Eliott said that he considered it would be advisable to build up the Endowment Fund as much as possible and that each year a portion of the credit balance and the amount of the sales of publications should be credited to this fund. He moved and Mr Aston seconded and it was carried: “That the sum of £29 12s 5d arising from the sale of publications, and in addition the sum of £50, be transferred to the credit of the Endowment Fund.” Hon. Editor's Report: On the motion of the Honorary Editor, Dr. F. J. Turner, the following report was adopted:— Honorary Editor's Report. During the year ending March 31, 1938, a complete volume of the Transactions, comprising 515 pages, has been published: Part 1, June, 1937; Part 2, September, 1937; Part 3, December, 1937; Part 4, March, 1938. The material for the first part of Volume 68 is in the printers' hands. In all, thirty-seven manuscripts have been received during the year. Of these, twenty-two were published in Volume 67 (together with fifteen held over from last year), eleven are in the press and will appear in Part 1 of Volume 68, three have been approved by referees for inclusion in Part 2 of Volume 68, and one was returned to the author. I am glad to be able to report that in no case where a manuscript was approved by a referee was it necessary to reject or reduce it on account of length. My work as Editor has been greatly lessened by the efficient co-operation of the Associate and Assistant Editors, Drs. Laws and Focken. It is with regret that I report the resignation of Dr. Laws from this position. I am obliged to tender my own resignation, as I expect to be absent from New Zealand for fifteen months commencing in October. F. J. Turner. Dr Turner announced that he would be absent from New Zealand for fifteen months and he regretted that it would be necessary to resign from the office of Honorary Editor. He paid a tribute to the work done by Dr. C. H. Laws and Dr. Focken, who had done a great deal to lighten the editorial work. The resignation of Dr Focken as assistant Hon. Editor was also received. The resignation of Dr. C. H. Laws had been received earlier in the year. On the motion of the President, seconded by Mr Eliott, it was resolved: “That the Council places on record its appreciation of the excellent work done by Dr. F. J. Turner as Hon. Editor of the Society's Transactions during the past three years, and also the valuable help given to Dr. Turner in his work by Dr. C. H. Laws and Dr. C. M. Focken.”

Printing Costs: It was reported that the cost of printing the Transactions had increased by 1/6 per page. Mr Eliott considered this a reasonable increase and Dr. Turner stated that it was over a year since Mr Harris, Manager of the Otago Daily Times Co., had told him it would be necessary to increase the price per page. It was decided to continue in the meantime the printing arrangements with the Otago Daily Times Co In regard to a tender by Messrs Ferguson and Osborn which was placed before the meeting, it was resolved, on the motion of Professor Hudson, seconded by Mr Archey, that the matter be left in the hands of the Standing Committee. National Art Gallery and Dominion Museum Board of Trustees: On the motion of the President the following report of the representatives on the Board of Trustees was adopted. Board of Trustees of National Art Gallery and Dominion Museum Report of Society's Representatives. The Board of Trustees has met three times during the year ending March 31, 1938, and the meetings were attended by both your representatives. The most important event of the year was a conference between the Board of Trustees and representatives of Local Bodies to consider a scheme for placing the funds of the Trustees upon a surer foundation. The meeting was a very successful one and although subsequent movement by the Local Bodies represented has been slow and, to some extent, disappointing, it is reasonable to suppose that the funds available for upkeep and extension of Art Gallery and Museum will be considerably increased. An educational officer has been appointed in connection with the Museum, and has already entered on his duties. In the National Art Gallery several good exhibitions have been held, and others are being arranged for. Your representatives are pleased to report that the meetings of the Board of Trustees are to be held at regular intervals in the future, and that a budgeting system is to be introduced for both Art Gallery and Museum. P. Marshall. W. P. Evans. Honorary Librarian's Report: The following report of the Honorary Librarian, Professor Kirk, was adopted:— Report of Honorary Librarian. The President of the Royal Society of New Zealand: The matter of most interest to the Council is, no doubt, the housing of the Library. It will be remembered that the Council decided that if a State Library of Reference should be established within a reasonable time it would hand over, on stated conditions, the control of its library to that Institution. The present position so far as the State Library is concerned is that all information for instruction to the architects is being gathered and the Society is asked to send representatives to consult with the responsible Government, officers on the main features of accommodation and arrangement that would secure to the members of the Society the fullest possible use of the Society's own books and those of the Library in general. It cannot, of course, be expected that such a building as is required for the State Library should be ready within two or three years and considering how much preliminary work has to be done it may well be more. In the meantime, if the Society has to give up its present room, Victoria University College will find temporary accommodation for the Library in the new Biology building.

The Librarian, Miss Wood, has the greatest difficulty in finding room for the constant accession of new books coming in as a result of the increasing exchange list. Her management of the Library has been efficient to the utmost limit possible in the very difficult circumstances in which she works. The Library Committee has not taken any action with regard to binding, as inquiries made by the Librarian have failed to show that satisfactory arrangements at reasonable cost could be made. Faithfully yours, H. B. Kirk. The President stated that the National Library scheme was not very much further advanced, and as accommodation at Victoria College was severely taxed, it appeared that it would be necessary to remove the Library from the present room to the new Biology building, where a room had been set aside by Professor Kirk for the accommodation of the Library. It was approximately the same size as the present one, but it was hoped there might also be a smaller room available which could be used in the meantime. Professor Kirk made certain suggestions regarding the National Library project which were referred to the Standing Committee. Arthur's Pass National Park Board: The following report of Professor Speight, representative on the Park Board, was adopted:— Arthur's Pass National Park. Report of Representative. The finances of the Board have benefited during the year by an additional grant of £250 made by the Government for the employment of permanent labour in order to maintain existing works in a proper condition and to establish new ones. Further tracks have been made and old ones substantially improved as a result of this assistance, and footbridges have been constructed over several streams. A new hut has been built on Kelly's ridge with the co-operation of the Grey Alpine Club, and a stone shelter erected near the summit of the pass for the convenience and protection of the public if caught by bad weather. The area of the park has been increased by the inclusion of a block of country several thousand acres in extent in the valley of the Taramakau River and containing Lake Kaurapataka, a picturesque sheet of water with bush to the water's edge. The question of plant protection throughout the park has received serious consideration. The prevention of depredations by passing motorists and others has been a matter of some difficulty, since with the present staff it is almost impossible to patrol effectively such an extensive area. The interests of botanists who wish to examine the vegetation of the park have been definitely safeguarded, and the procedure to be followed by those desiring specimens for scientific investigation has been fixed in conformity with Government regulations. Further work has been carried out in connection with the Alpine garden near the railway station under the supervision of Mr. M. J. Barnett, Superintendent of Reserves to the Christchurch City Council. Specimens of over 120 species of plants occurring naturally in the park have been planted and are rapidly becoming established. In connection with this Alpine garden I have been requested by the Board to obtain an opinion from the Royal Society as to the advisability of restricting the plants in it to species actually growing in the park or of extending its scope so as to include Alpine plants occurring elsewhere in New Zealand, so that it may function to some extent as a National Alpine Garden. It might be pointed out that exotics are carefully excluded from the park wherever possible, and that the present site of the garden is readily accessible by road and rail, and lies at an altitude of just over 2400 feet above sea-level. Before proceeding any further, or approaching the Government for a grant towards its maintenance and supervision, the Arthur's Pass Board would be grateful for an expression of opinion from the Council of the Royal Society. R. Speight.

In his report Professor Speight asked the Society to express its views as to whether the Alpine Garden being constructed in the Park should include in it alpine plants occurring elsewhere in New Zealand. Mr. Archey and Dr. Allan expressed the view that the Alpine Garden should be restricted to plants growing in the locality, and it was resolved on the motion of Mr Hudson to forward these views to Professor Speight. Research Grantees' Report: The following reports presented by research grantees were adopted:— Report of Research Grantees. Mr. B. C. Aston, who in 1926 took over from Dr. Malcolm a balance of £9 16s 7d for research on the Pukatea, reported on the 29th April, 1938, that since his last report (22nd April, 1937) nothing further has been published by workers, chief of whom is Dr. Fogg, of Hawera. He is desirous that those willing to examine the therapeutic action of Pukatea alkaloids should be given every opportunity to do so. Dr. G. H. Cunningham, who in 1929 was granted £25 for a mycological survey of the Tongariro National Park, reported on the 20th April, 1938, that during the 1937–38 season he spent ten days camping on the north slope of Tongariro. Twenty-six collections of fungi were made, all of species obtained on previous occasions. It would appear that the record of species is about complete. He states that he will not feel satisfied on this point, however, until he has been able to make collections at monthly intervals over a period of one year. He will endeavour to arrange for time as soon as their laboratories are completed at Auckland. No expenditure was incurred during the year. Waitemata Harbour Survey: On behalf of the Committee which in 1925 was granted £90 for a marine investigation, Mr. Powell reported on the 27th April, 1938, that owing to administrative duties, work during the year was restricted to three field trips. Gear to the value of £1 16s 6d was purchased to replace chain on the dredge and also to carry out minor repairs on the net. A paper on the littoral animal communities of the area is in course of preparation. There is an unexpended balance of £2 3s 6d in the grant. Hutton Grant. Messrs. R. A. Falla and A. W. B. Powell were in 1934 given a Hutton grant of £40 for research on the molluscan and bird fauna of the Sub-Antarctic Islands of New Zealand. On the 22nd April, 1938, Mr. Falla reported that the position regarding transport to the islands is unfortunately no better than has been indicated in previous reports. They have decided, therefore, with the permission of the Royal Society, to get as near to the Sub-Autarctic region as possible and work, at the end of this year, along the south coast of Stewart Island in the neighbourhood of Port Pegasus. The considerable Sub-Antarctic element in the fauna of this region would make such work accord very closely with the terms of the original grant. Afternoon Roll Call: After the lunch adjournment the roll was called, all being present except Mr Eliott, who had asked leave in order to attend another meeting. Tongariro National Park Board: On the motion of Dr. Marshall, representative on the Tongariro National Park Board, the following report was adopted:— Tongariro National Park. Report of Representative on Park Board. Meetings: Three meetings of the Board have been held during the year. The following matters have been discussed:— Planting of Mountain Flowers: It is, of course, known that no exotic plants may be introduced into the Park. It was agreed that no South Island plants should be introduced. It was decided to establish small gardens for the more

conspicuous plants of the Park, one of which should be near the National Park Chateau and another near one of the upper huts. There was unanimous agreement that great care should be exercised in obtaining specimens for the gardens and that none of the rarer plants should be disturbed. Timber: A small amount of timber has been cut on the Board's property on the north slopes of Mount Tongariro. The Board visited the locality. Fires have destroyed some of the bush. Timber is still being cut on land adjacent to the Park and it is said that the value of the timber amounts to £25 per acre. All care is being taken to restrict timber cutting to land outside the area of the National Park. Deer: Deer are being systematically destroyed. Difficulty arises because deer are constantly arriving from the Ruahine and Kaimanawa Mountains and other areas. Fire: To prevent fire entering the Park from outside it is proposed to plant a fire-break of Fuchsia in certain places. Stock: Legislation is being prepared in regard to stock trespass. Roading: Various matters were considered in connection with roading. Memorial: A deputation from Natives in regard to a memorial to Te Heuheu Tukino was received. A proposal will be made to construct an archway on the Bruce Road at the entrance to the National Park. P. Marshall. Ward Island Domain Board: The following report of the representative, Dr. Oliver, was adopted:— Ward Island Domain Board. Report of Representative. No meetings of the Ward Island Domain Board have taken place during the past year, and no visits to the island have been made by members of the Board. It is reported that some of the trees planted by the Board are flourishing; also that the white-fronted tern is nesting on the northern end of the island. Evidently the breeding colonies of this tern are increasing in Wellington Harbour. Possibly those now nesting on Ward Island are the overflow of a colony on a small rock at Scorching Bay. W. R. B. Oliver. Great Barrier Reef Committee: The following report of the representative, Dr. Oliver, was adopted:— Great Barrier Reef Committee. Report of Representative. The boring plant lent by the Victoria Mines Department was brought to Gladstone and shipped to Heron Island by the “Cape Leeuwin.” It was landed in fine weather in May 11, 1937. Boring was begun on the 17th. By mid-July the bore had reached a depth of 672 feet, where the 5in. casing stuck in a hard band. The bottom length parted and all efforts to remove it failed. The material passed through was partly cemented coral fragments, becoming harder as the depth increased and with an increasing proportion of ingredients insoluble in acid. The financial statement on November 19, 1937, showed a balance of £1041 2s 9d, of which £1000 was in bonds. W. R. B. Oliver. New Zealand Institute of Horticulture: The following report of the representative, Dr. Oliver, was adopted:— New Zealand Institute of Horticulture. Report of Representative. School of Horticulture: The Executive Council endorsed the scheme of the Curator of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and decided to give its unqualified support thereto. At the annual conference held in Christchurch, January 27, 1938, it was reasolved to request the Government's serious consideration of a scheme of Horticulture at Christchurch.

Conference on Bush Conservation, April 2, 1937: The President represented the Institute. Subsequently the draft regulations were considered by a Committee and proposed alterations were forwarded to the Government. Mount Egmont National Park: The Taranaki District Council opposed a suggestion made by His Excellency the Governor-General, that a rock garden, including exotics, be made on Mount Egmont. Some years ago the Park Board passed a resolution against the planting of exotics in the park, and the annual Conference agreed to support this policy. W. R. B. Oliver. Observatories Committee: The following report of the representatives, presented by Professor Burbidge, was adopted:— Observatories Committee. Report of Representative. There is not a great deal to report with regard to the activities of the Observatories Committee. A few meetings, I think two, have been held in the last year, and the work has been continued as previously. Dr. Farr, as you are aware, resigned from the Committee. Professor Florance was appointed Chairman in his place. No appointment has yet been made to the position of Government Astronomer and Government Seismologist. Both these positions are filled by gentlemen acting in temporary capacities. It is understood that a more permanent solution may be possible when the Carter Observatory is established. Mr. Wadsworth, Director of Apia Observatory, who has been absent on leave, returned during the year. There has been some activity in seismological publications, especially among the younger seismologists. P. W. Burbidge. Liaison Committee: Professor Evans presented the following report of the Liaison Committee, which was adopted:— Report of Liaison Committee. The Committee, which was asked by the Council at the annual meeting, May 27, 1937, to continue in office for another year, has further considered the question referred to it, and can only repeat the main points of its earlier reports. The Committee does not see how any definite bonds can be established between the Royal Society and other more or less kindred societies unless those societies have some real form of representation upon the Council of the Royal Society. The Royal Society Act, 1933, makes no provision for such representation of other societies, and the Committee does not consider it wise, at present, to suggest legislation making such representation possible, especially if all the varied societies mentioned by some members are to be held eligible for such representation. The Committee feels that when occasion arises for close co-operation with any particular society, or societies, it will be, as it has been in the past, an easy matter to arrange for such co-operation. A majority of your Committee again urges the Council to consider adding to the Transactions the abstracts referred to in its last report (see p. 5, section 4, last par. report to annual meeting, 1937). W. P. Evans, Convener. In regard to the recommendation in the report that abstracts of scientific papers by New Zealand authors be included in the Transactions, it was resolved on the motion of Dr. Turner, seconded by Mr. Archey: “That the Council favours the general principle

of printing in the Transactions annual or biennial reviews of the progress of various branches of science in New Zealand, and that the matter be referred to the Standing Committee with power to act.” Hutton Grants: An application from Professor Benson and Dr. Turner for £50 in connection with a geological survey of Doubtful Sound was withdrawn on account of Dr Turner's proposed absence from New Zealand. An application from Dr. Turner for £15 to defray cost of cutting oriented sections of Otago schists in connection with petrofabric studies of these rocks was approved. N.Z. Science Congress: The replies of the societies regarding the date of the next Science Congress were considered. Dr. Marsden moved and Professor Hudson seconded that the Science Congress be held in Wellington in 1940. Dr. Turner moved as an amendment and Dr. Hilgendorf seconded that the Science Congress be held in Christchurch in 1939. The amendment was lost. The motion was then put and carried. Subsequently, on the motion of Mr. Archey, seconded by Dr. Marsden, it was resolved: “That the Standing Committee be authorised to accept a Congress in May, 1939, if the Wellington Philosophical Society is willing to hold it at that time.” Committee on Science and Its Social Relations: Dr. Marsden was appointed to act as correspondent in New Zealand to the Committee on Science and Its Social Relations set up by the International Scientific Union. Seal: The President drew attention to the fact that under the existing Rules the Society may use the present seal only until the date of the annual meeting of the Council in 1939. A good deal of discussion arose as to the legality of the present seal with the words “established 1867.” Professor Hudson moved and Professor Segar seconded: “That the present seal, after excising the words ‘est. 1867,’ be adopted.” This motion was lost. Finally, on the motion of Professor Evans, seconded by Dr. Marshall, it was resolved: “That the Council, having considered the proposal to alter the common seal of the Society, is of opinion that it is not desirable to depart from the historic design at present in use, and authorises the Standing Committee to take such steps as may be necessary to make legal the use of the present seal after ‘the date of the annual meeting of the Council in 1939.”’ Professor Skottsberg's Visit: The President reported that the New Zealand University was very interested in the proposed visit to New Zealand of Professor Skottsberg and that it was willing to act conjointly with the Royal Society in issuing an invitation to Professor Skottsberg and had agreed to donate £25 for the cost of the visit.

Dr. Allan outlined the steps he had taken to raise funds for the purpose of bringing Professor Skottsberg to New Zealand and considered it would be fitting for the University and the Royal Society to extend the invitation. Election of Officers: The election of officers was then proceeded with as follows:—President, Professor, W. P. Evans; Vice-President, Dr. P. Marshall; Hon. Treasurer, Mr. M. A. Eliott; Hon. Editor, Dr. J. Marwick; Hon. Librarian, Professor H. B. Kirk; Co-opted Member, Dr. P. Marshall; Trust Account Managers, Messrs. M. A. Eliott and B. C. Aston; Representative on N.Z. Institute of Horticulture, Dr. W. R. B. Oliver; Representative on Observatories Committee, Professor P. W. Burbidge; Representative on Great Barrier Reef Committee, Dr. W. R. B. Oliver. Election of Committees: Research Committee—The Standing Committee. Hector Award Committee—Dr. P. Marshall (Convener), Professor R. Speight, Professor C. A. Cotton, Professor W. N. Benson, and Dr. J. Marwick. Finance Committee—Mr. M. A. Eliott, Mr. B. C. Aston, and Dr. E. Marsden. Library Committee—Professor Kirk, Professor Cotton, Dr. E. Kidson, and Dr. Oliver. Fellowship Selection Committee—Professor Kirk (Convener), Mr. B. C. Aston, Dr. J. Henderson, Professor W. P. Evans, and Mr. G. Archey. Wild Life Control Committee—Mr. B. C. Aston (Convener), Mr. G. Archey, Mr. E. F. Stead, Mr. R. A Falla, and the President Votes of Thanks: Votes of thanks were accorded to the President, to Victoria University College for the use of the rooms, to the Press, and to the Secretary (Miss Wood). Date of Annual Meeting: The date of the next annual meeting was left to the Standing Committee to fix.