library do not take place until a fireproof building of modern design has been erected for the housing of the books and a competent librarian has been appointed to give his whole time to the management of the library. A motion by Professor Farr, seconded by Mr. Petrie, That the question of handing over the Institute library to the Science and Art Board be referred to the various local Institute Councils for consideration, and that these Councils be asked to report before June to the Standing Committe, was lost. Professor Easterfield moved, and Mr. G. M. Thomson seconded, and it was carried, That clauses (2), (3), and (4) of the recommendations of the sub-committee be the basis upon which negotiations with the Science and Art Board be based, and that these clauses be referred back to the Standing Committee, with power to act. On the motion of Mr. Petrie, seconded by Professor Marshall, it was resolved, That the words “That the books handed over by the Institute” be substituted for the first three words of clause (2), and that “these books” be substituted for “the library” in line 3. Finances of the Institute.—On the motion of Mr. G. M. Thomson, seconded by Mr. Hill, it was resolved, That this Institute bring under the notice of the Government the fact that its work is constantly hampered and limited by lack of adequate funds, and urge that as early as possible the statutory grant of £500 be increased to £750. On the motion of Mr. H. Hill, seconded by Dr. L. Cockayne, it was resolved, That the question of levy as recommended by the Treasurer be deferred for consideration until the next annual meeting of the Institute. Correspondence.—Correspondence was received as follows:— Tongariro National Park.—A letter dated the 12th January, 1915, from the General Manager, Tourist and Health Resorts, stating that action was being taken to enlarge the boundary of the park, was received. It was resolved, on the motion of Professor Kirk, That the letter be received, and the matter be kept steadily in view by the Standing Committee. Grasses of New Zealand.—A letter dated the 12th January, 1915, was received from the Secretary of the Agricultural Department, to the effect that the proposed work by Mr. Petrie would have to stand over until times were normal again Plumage Bill.—A letter dated the 1st December, 1914, from the Royal Zoological and Acclimatization Society of Victoria was received, and, on the motion of Professor Kirk, seconded by Mr. G. M. Thomson, it was resolved, That the Institute again ask the Government to bring in a Bill on the lines of the British Plumage Act. Replies from Dr. R. McNab and Professor Engler in response to congratulatory motions passed at the last annual meeting were received. Cape Kidnappers Gannets Reserve.—A letter dated the 21st December, 1914, was received from the Under-Secretary of Internal Affairs, advising that arrangements are now being made with the owners of the land to convey the area to the Crown to be set apart as a reserve. It was resolved that the thanks of the Institute be tendered to Mr. Gordon for his gift and to the Government for its action.