Isolated plants are found outside the National Park on the west side of the railway line. This ground has probably been repeatedly burnt. I am inclined to think that if the native vegetation is left undisturbed the heather will not spread to any material extent and on the wetter ground there will be no spread but a gradual decrease. A plant which spreads readily on this land is the European broom. At the present time this plant is found by the roadside in many places, especially close to the entrance to the Chateau road. However, it does not cover much ground, and it could probably be successfully dealt with now. The Tongariro National Park Board will take the matter in hand this year. On this ground a new growth of native plants develops very slowly on a bare surface. The bare ground exposed by the road re-alignment four years ago remains uncovered. It has always been said that in this area a track once bared remains permanently without a plant covering. In a report of the Tongariro National Park Board for 1927 the following statement is made: “It must be clearly understood that the bulk of the seed was planted many years before the present board was established in 1922.” In the report for 1926 it is stated: “The Board being of the opinion that it is impossible to eradicate the heather save at a cost beyond the means of the Board resolves that no further heather seed be planted and that steps be taken to prevent the further spreading of the heather.” 6th April, 1944. P. Marshall. Board of Trustees, National Art Gallery and Dominion Museum: The report presented was amended, and on the motion of Dr. Marshall was adopted. National Art Gallery and Dominion Museum Board of Trustees. Report of Representatives. Quarterly meetings have been held regularly. The greater part of the Museum has been occupied by the military authorities for two years. Until recently this portion of the building had been used by the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The Board has been advised that the building will now be occupied by the Air Force only. The Board is now inquiring whether the Lecture Room and the Royal Society's (Wellington Branch) room can be released. Steps have been taken to arrange for the renovation of the Carillon. P. Marshall. W. P. Evans. 6th April, 1944. Royal N.Z. Institute of Horticulture: On the motion of Dr. Oliver, seconded by Dr. Allan, the report was adopted. Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture. Report of Representative. Owing to the war the National Flower Show was not held, but the annual meeting of the Institute took place in January last. Two numbers of the Journal of the Institute have been issued during the year, including informative articles on Fuchsias and on Education in Horticulture. The syllabus in Horticulture of the Christchurch Technical College was received at the May executive meeting. It was noted with satisfaction that practically all the lecturers are Institute members. Examining Board's Report.—There were 19 candidates at the November, 1943, examinations. It has been decided by the Board that candidates' theses should be retained and that a library for them should be formed under definite rules. To date 244 diplomas and 175 certificates have been issued. W. R. B. Oliver.