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On the motion of Dr. Cockayne, seconded by Mr. D. Petrie, power was given the Committee to publish the second part of Mr. Dixon's papers on New Zealand mosses. It was unanimously resolved that Major Broun be released from the terms of his guarantee in reference to the publication of his papers on Coloeptera.
Publication of Transactions.—It was proposed by Mr. Speight, seconded by Professor Farr, That, together with the Hon. Treasurer, the Publication Committee be instructed to consider and report to the next meeting of the Board on the possibility of issuing the Transactions more than once a year,—Carried.
Proceedings.—Mr. G. M. Thomson proposed, and Professor Kirk seconded, That the Publication Committee be asked to reconsider the advisability of renewing the publication of the Proceedings, and to report on the same at the next meeting of the Board.—Carried.
Exchange List Revision.—It was resolved, That the Standing Committee inquire into the matter of making slight alterations in the list.
Protection of Fur Seals.—A letter from the Secretary of the Marine Department (22nd December, 1913), with reference to the protection of fur seals, was received. The Standing Committee's action was approved.
Protection of Gannets.—On the motion of Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Stewart, it was resolved, That the preservation of the gannets on Cape Kidnappers be referred to the Standing Committee, with power to take such action as may be necessary.
Plumage Bill.—Letters from the Royal Zoological and Acclimatization Society of Victoria on the Plumage Bill were read, and, on the motion of Professor Kirk, seconded by Mr. G. M. Thomson, it was resolved, That the Institute approves heartily of the principles embodied in the Plumage Bill at present before the British Parliament, and asks the Government to bring in a Bill in the New Zealand Parliament embodying similar principles.
Panama Exposition.—A letter from the New Zealand Commissioner to the Panama Exposition, asking for the Institute's publications; was received. On the motion of Dr. Cockayne, seconded by Mr. Petrie, it was resolved, That the Standing Committee prepare an exhibit of the scientific work of the Institute and its branches for the Exposition.
Government Printer's Account.—The action of the Standing Committee in inquiring into the cost of printing illustrations was approved.
Correspondence.—Letters of acknowledgment and thanks were received from Messrs. Botting Hemsley (Kew), W. M. Davis (Harvard), A. H. Turnbull, and Sir Edward Thorpe (London).
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Tongariro National Park.—Proposed by Dr. Cockayne, seconded by Professor Kirk, and carried, That the action being taken by the Manawatu Philosophical Society to secure an extension of the Tongariro National Park has the full sympathy of the Institute, and that the importance of such an extension be urged upon the Government.
Professor Dr. A. Engler.—Proposed by Dr. Cockayne, seconded by Mr. Petrie, and carried, That a letter be sent to Professor Dr. A. Engler, Director of the Berlin Botanical Garden and Professor of Botany in the University of Berlin, congratulating him on the occasion of his seventieth birthday.
Grasses of New Zealand.—Proposed by Mr. H. Hill, seconded by Dr. Cockayne, That the Government be recommended to issue a new publication of the native and introduced grasses of New Zealand, and that Mr. Petrie be appointed to edit the same.—Carried.
Scientific Library.—Proposed by Dr. Thomson, seconded by Mr. Speight, That the Board approves of the formation of a scientific library, as provided for under the Science and Art Bill, and is prepared to consider the handing-over of its library to the Scientific Library on conditions conserving the rights of its members, and that the Standing Committee be asked to report on the question.—Carried.
Mr. McNab's Researches.—Proposed by Mr. K. Wilson, seconded by Professor Kirk, That the Institute place on record its high appreciation of the value of Mr. R. McNab's researches on the history of New Zealand, and suggests to the Government that he should be formally accredited to the Government Departments of other countries and to such other authorities as may be able to give him access to the material of research.—Carried.
British Association Reception Committee.—Professor Easterfield gave a brief account of the work of the Committee.
Loan of Blocks.—A request from Dr. Cockayne for the loan of blocks of illustrations in the Transactions for use in his forthcoming work on the vegetation of New Zealand was granted.
Hamilton Memorial.—On the motion of the President, seconded by Mr. Hill, it was resolved, That the Board heartily approves of the steps taken by the Wellington Philosophical Society regarding the memorial to the late Mr. Hamilton, and cordially recommends the memorial to all members of the Institute.
Date and Place of next Annual Meeting.—It was decided that the next annual meeting be held at Wellington on Friday, the 29th January, 1915.
Travelling-expenses of Members.—It was resolved, That the travelling and hotel expenses of members of the Board be paid.
Honorary Members.—The following were elected honorary members of the Institute: Professor Haswell, Professor Bayley Balfour, and Dr. Newell Arber.
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Election of Officers.—The following officers for the year were elected: President—Professor C. Chilton; Hon. Treasurer—Mr. C. A. Ewen; Hon. Editor—Professor C. Chilton; Hon. Librarian—Dr. J. Allan Thomson. Publication Committee—Professors Benham, Chilton, Farr, and Messrs. Speight and Thomson. Secretary—Mr. B. C. Aston. Hector Award Committee for 1915—Professor E. W. Skeats (Melbourne), convener; Professor David (Sydney); and Mr. W. Houchin (Adelaide). Hutton Award Committee—Professor Benham (Dunedin), convener; Dr. Cockayne; and Professor David (Sydney).
Secretary's Salary.—It was resolved that the Secretary's salary for the year be £50.
Votes of Thanks.—Hearty votes of thanks to the Hon. Editors and to the Hon. Treasurer were carried unanimously.
chas, chilton
, Chairman.Confirmed.
31st January, 1914.