The annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute was held in the Parliamentary Buildings on Friday, the 30th January, 1914, at 10.30 a.m.

Present: Professor Charles Chilton, President (in the chair), Dr. L. Cockayne, F.R.S., Mr. C. A. Ewen, Professor Easterfield, Professor C. C. Farr, Dr. Hatherly, Mr. H. Hill, Professor Kirk, Professor Marshall, Mr. D. Petrie, Mr. R. Speight, Mr. J. Stewart, Mr. G. M. Thomson, M.P., Dr. J. Allan Thomson, Professor von Zedlitz, and Mr. K. Wilson.

Changes in the Representation.—The Secretary announced the changes in the representation—viz., Professor von Zedlitz replacing Mr. Young and Dr. Thomson the late Mr. Hamilton as the Government nominees; Professor Easterfield, as representative of the Wellington Philosophical Society, replacing Mr. Martin Chapman; and Dr. Hatherly, representative of the Wanganui Philosophical Society, replacing Mr. Hesse.

Roll.—The Secretary then called the roll.

Apologies for Non-attendance.—Apologies were received from the Hon. H. D. Bell, K.C., Minister of Internal Affairs, and from Mr. A. H. Turnbull.

The late Mr. A. Hamilton.—The following resolution was, on the motion of the President, seconded by Mr. G. M. Thomson, unanimously carried: The Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute desires to place on record its sense of the loss sustained by the cause of science through the death of the late Augustus Hamilton, for ten years Director of the Dominion Museum, and a valued member of this Board from the date of its formation. Mr. Hamilton was interested in many branches of scientific research, but it

is by his monumental work on Maori art that his name will be best remembered. His courtesy and kindly disposition, his readiness to assist all who were desirous of acquiring information, and his enthusiasm in the advancement of scientific research and progress caused him to be universally esteemed and respected. The Board desires to convey to Mrs. Hamilton and her family its deep and sincere sympathy in their bereavement.

Presidential Address.—The President then read his annual address. (See page 363.)

Incorporated Societies' Reports.—The annual reports of the incorporated societies as enumerated in the Standing Committee's report were laid upon the table.

Standing Committee's Report.—The following report of the Standing Committee for the year ending 31st December, 1913, was received:—