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Wellington Philosophical Society.
Third Meeting: 6th July, 1910.
Mr. A. Hamilton, President, in the chair.
New Member.—Mr. E. S. Baldwin.
Astronomical Section.—The President referred to the report of the committee on the proposed formation of an Astronomical Section, and announced that owing to lack of time the Council was not prepared to recommend any proposal at present, but that a conference between the Council and the committee would take place at an early date.
Mr. C. P. Powles, chairman of the committee, expressed disappointment that the Council had not had time to reach a conclusion, and hoped the intended conference would be held shortly for the purpose of putting something definite before the public.
Papers.—
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“Notes and Descriptions of New Zealand Lepidoptera,” by Mr. E. Meyrick, B.A., F.R.S., F.Z.S.; communicated by Mr. G. V. Hudson. |
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“A Revision of the Classification of the New Zealand Tortricina,” by Mr. E. Meyrick, B.A., F.R.S., F.Z.S.; communicated by Mr. G. V. Hudson. |
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“Notes on the Life-history of Melanchra rhodopleura and Leucania epiastra Meyrick,” by Mr. R. M. Sunley. |
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“New Zealand Lepidoptera: Notes on Collections made in 1909–10,” by Mr. H. Hamilton, A.O.S.M.; communicated by Mr. A. Hamilton. |
Exhibits.—The President exhibited interesting entomological specimens recently added to the Museum; also some stone implements recently received from India.
The President announced that the sum of £10 had been vote to Professor Bickerton to assist him in the elaboration and publication of
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his astronomical theory; but the Council, in wishing him every success in his efforts to obtain a full hearing for his theory, does not profess to form an opinion as to its merits, but wishes him to have every facility in presenting it to the astronomical societies for criticism.
Joint Library Scheme.—The Chairman announced that the Council had resolved to allow Victoria College students and others interested the privilege of consulting books in the library, under suitable regulations to be drawn up by the Council.