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Nelson Philosophical Society.
Annual Report for Year Ended September, 30. 1944.
President: Dr. David Miller.
Secretary: Mr. W. C. Davies.
The Statement of Receipts and Expenditure shows a credit balance of £3 5s 8d.
The membership of the Society consists of 36 full members and 19 associate members, making a total of 55—a gratifying increase of five on last year's membership.
Seven successful meetings have been held during the year, the attendance of members and visitors ranging from 35 to 170.
The following was the programme of addresses for the session:—October [ unclear: ] . 1943: Annual Meeting. “Sponge Chemistry,” Sir T. Easterfield; “New Fumigating Apparatus for Control of Cheese Mites,” Mr. J. Muggeridge; “Preparation of Maori Stone Implements,” Mr. E. S. Gourlay. April 17, 1944: Presidential Address, Dr. D. Miller; “Insect Behaviour, and the Scope of
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Entomology.” May 15: “Vitamin Content of Fruits and Vegetables.” Miss E. B. Kidson; “The Reversal Process in Colour Photography.” Mr. R. Blick. June 20: “Linen Flax Industry in New Zealand,” Mr. F. R. Callaghan. July 17: “Copper Deficiency Affecting Domestic Stock in New Zealand,” Dr. I. Cunningham. August 21: “Bird Life in New Zealand,” Dr. R. A. Falla. September 25: “Afforestation, Nelson's Opportunity,” Mr. L. E. H. Baigent.