At the conclusion of the address, on the motion of Dr. Marshall, Professor Evans was heartily thanked, and was asked to allow his address to be printed in the Transactions. Hector Award: The President read the report of the Hector Award Committee as follows:— The Committee appointed to consider the award of the Hector Medal and Prize has unanimously decided that it should be awarded to Professor J. A. Bartrum, of the Geology Department of Auckland University College. P. Marshall, Convener. 22nd May, 1939. On the motion of Dr. Marshall, the Hector Medal and Prize were awarded to Professor Bartrum. Amount of Hector Prize: On the motion of Mr. Eliott, seconded by Mr. Archey, it was resolved that the amount of the Hector Prize he £50. Honorary Members: An election to fill the four vacancies which had occurred in the Honorary Members' list was held, and resulted in Dr. J. A. Fleming, Dr. E. J. Butler, and Sir Robert Robinson being elected. There was a tie for the fourth vacancy, and as a result of a second ballot, Sir Arthur Keith was elected. Declaration of Vacancies: One vacancy in the Honorary Members' list caused by the death of Dr. W. J. Mellor was declared, and it was decided to fill this vacancy at the next annual meeting. Fellows: The President read the report of Professor Kirk, Convener of the Fellowship Selection Committee, as follows.— I have to report that the Fellowship Selection Committee decided to recommend for appointment as Fellows of the Society: Dr. Harold John Finlay, Dr. Henry Oscar Askew. H. B. Kirk, Convener. Professor Evans moved, and Sir Thomas Easterfield seconded: “That Dr. Finlay and Dr. Askew be elected Fellows of the Royal Society of New Zealand.”—Carried. Declaration of Vacancies: One new vacancy caused by the death of Dr. J. S. Maclaurin was announced. It was decided to elect two Fellows in 1940. Member Bodies' Reports: It was reported that the reports and balance sheets of all the Member Bodies had been received, and these were referred to the Hon. Treasurer for report.