the Society which is the representative body in New Zealand. After much correspondence the Reports (six volumes) have now been received and are in the Royal Society's Library. Memorials to Past Scientists: The Wellington Branch sent to the Standing Committee for consideration certain recommendations in regard to commemorating the life and work of eminent New Zealand scientists. The following recommendations were approved:— 1. That plaques to commemorate eminent New Zealand scientists be erected in places associated with their work. 2. That educational and research buildings be named after such men. 3. That a suggestion be made to museums to stage suitable exhibits to commemorate the work of such scientists. 4. That a list of the past most eminent New Zealand scientists be drawn up by the Standing Committee. The following list was subsequently drawn up:—“Rutherford, Mellor, Hector, Skey, Hutton, McKay, Haast, Cockayne, Best, and J. M. McLaren.” Hon. Editor's Report: On the motion of Dr. Marwick, seconded by Dr. Allan, the report of the Honorary Editor was adopted. Dr. Marwick was warmly thanked for his work as Honorary Editor during the year. Report of Honorary Editor. During the year ended 31st March, 1944, the four parts of Volume 73, Transactions R.S.N.Z. comprising 442 pages and 52 plates (one in colour) have been printed, compared with 439 pages and 44 plates of the previous volume. Volume 73 is made up as follows:— No. of Papers. Pages. Plates. Figures. Geophysics 1 4 — — Hydrography 1 12 — 6 Geology 7 82 10 19 Palaeontology 3 44 10 — Botany 5 84 9 — Zoology 16 145 19 3 Proceedings — 44 — — Obituaries 4 11 4 — Appendix — 8 — — Index — 8 — — 37 442 52 28 The following manuscripts have been handled during the year:— Manuscripts printed in Volume 73 37 In press in Part 1, Vol. 74 5 Returned for revision to authors and not yet returned 1 In hand 6 Total 49 The average time between the final receipt of papers and their publication has been about six months, the longest, nine months, and the shortest, three months. Once again the Editor has to thank the Associate Editor, Dr. C. O. Hutton, for his valuable and ever ready help. J. Marwick, Honorary Editor. Hon. Librarian's Report: On the motion of Professor Evans, seconded by Dr. Allan, the report of the Honorary Librarian was adopted. Report of Honorary Librarian. As there have been no applications from institutions to be placed on the Society's Exchange List it has not been necessary to call the Library Committee together during the past year.