The following manuscripts have been handled during the year: Manuscripts in hand from preceding year (including 7 forwarded for Vol. 70 (1) 10 Manuscripts received during 1940–41 28 38 Of these 21 have been printed in Vol. 70. 9 are being printed in Vol. 71 (1). 8 are in hand. The average length of time between the receipt of papers as finally approved and their date of publication has been six and a-half months, an increase of one and a-half months compared with the preceding year. The longest period for any paper has been eleven months, and the shortest three months. Dr. C. O. Hutton has given valuable help as Associate Editor, and Dr. H. H. Allan and Miss L. B. Moore have read the proofs of all Botanical papers. (Signed) J. Marwick, Honorary Editor. On the motion of Mr. Hudson, seconded by Dr. Bastings, it was resolved that the Council express to the Honorary Editor, Dr. J. Marwick, its thanks for and appreciation of the manner in which he has carried out his work. Other members spoke in appreciation of the work of Dr. Marwick and of his assistants. Canterbury Branch: Correspondence between the President of the Canterbury Branch and the Royal Society of New Zealand with reference to the interpretation of Rule A.3, which deals with the financial liability of Member Bodies to the Royal Society of New Zealand was read. A good deal of discussion took place, and in order to clarify the position of Member Bodies it was resolved on the motion of Dr. Turner, seconded by Dr. Hilgendorf:— “That Member Bodies be notified that payment of the annual levy for publications is taken as discharging their obligations under Rule A.3, provided that the total amount of the levy paid by a Member Body is not less than one-sixth of its total revenue. “Also that attention be drawn to Rule H.(e) which states that a proportional contribution may be required from each Member Body towards the cost of publishing the Transactions and Proceedings of the Society.” Lunch Adjournment.—The meeting adjourned for lunch, the visiting members being the guests of the Wellington members. Roll Call: On resuming at 2.30 p.m., the following members were present: Dr. Holloway, Professor Evans, Professor Hudson, Mr. Aston, Dr. Oliver, Mr. G. Archey, and Professor H. W. Segar, Auckland representatives, Dr. Allan, Dr. Bastings, Dr. Hilgendorf, Dr. Focken, Dr. Turner, Mr. G. V. Hudson, Dr. Miller, Mr. Sorensen, Mr. Eliott, and Dr. Marshall. Honorary Member: An election for one Honorary Member was held, and resulted in Dr. Diamond Jenness being elected. One vacancy in the Honorary Members' List, owing to the death of Sir James Frazer, was declared, and it was decided to fill this vacancy at the next annual meeting.