Mr. Aston stated that lie had undertaken the convenership of the Committee while Dr. Oliver was absent from New Zealand, but he would now like to be relieved of it, and he nominated Dr. Oliver as convener. This was carried. It was resolved to add to the Committee, and Dr. H. H. Allan and Mr. L. E. Richdale were appointed. Annual Meeting Luncheon: Professor Evans explained why it had been found impracticable to hold a luncheon this year. Mr. Archey outlined the reasons which had prompted him to make the suggestion that a part of the Presidential Address should be given at an annual meeting luncheon to which guests would be invited. After the members had expressed their views on the matter, it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Stead, seconded by Mr. Archey: “That the Standing Committee be asked to endeavour to arrange a luncheon next year at a cost not exceeding 10s per member, and that it make up a list of guests to be invited.” Monograph by Vavilov: In reply to a question by Sir Thomas Easterfield, it was stated that the Monograph was not yet available. Soil Erosion: As one of the members of the Soil Erosion Committee set up by the Government, Dr. Allan reported what had been done by the Committee, stating that the draft report of the Committee was ready for publication, and until it was published he could not disclose what measures were to be adopted. Honorart Editor's Report. During the year ending March 31, 1939, the four parts of Volume 68, comprising 649 pages and 71 plates, have been published. The material for the first part of Volume 69 has been sent to the Printer. The following table shows the number of manuscripts handled:— Manuscripts received in 1937, printed in Vol. 68, Part 1 10 " " 1938, printed in Vol. 68 22 " " 1938, rejected by referee 1 " " 1938, returned for revision 1 " " 1938, to be printed in Vol. 69 (1) 8 " " 1938, passed by referees, but held for later parts 9 " " 1939, to March 31 2 Total 43 The average length of time between receiving the manuscripts and publishing is a trifle over six months. Last year's average has, therefore, been maintained, but it should be noted that the carry-over for Volume 69 is much larger than for Volume 68. Not only are the papers more numerous, but their length is greater. Dr. H. J. Finlay has assisted greatly by reading proofs, and Dr. C. O. Hutton has helped in this and many other ways. For two months, during the writer's absence from Wellington, he carried on the duties of Editor. J. Marwick, Honorary Editor.