Hawke'S Bay Philosophical Society.
First Meeting: 27th May, 1910.

Present: The President (in the chair), and a large number of ladies and gentlemen.

New Members.—H. Hill, W. Fossey, and Dr. Simcox.

Lecture.—Dr. Henry gave a lecture on “Heredity and Disease.” A brief discussion followed.

Prizes.—Prizes were offered to school-children for best collections of shells, insects, and plants.

Polynesian Society.—The Institute became a member of the Polynesian Society.