354- Wanganui Philosophical Society. 



F. W. Hilgeudorf ; "Tuna and Pa-tuna — Eels and Eel-weirs," by Mr. 

 T. W. Downes. The last mentioned, and two technical geological papers 

 by Dr. Marshall, were taken as read. 



An interesting event of the session was the presentation to Dr. P. 

 Marshall, the President of the Society, of the Hutton Memorial Medal for 

 the year 1917. The medal was awarded for researches in New Zealand 

 geology. The presentation was made by His Excellency the Governor- 

 General, at a public meeting on the 20th September, 1917, on the occasion 

 of his visit to Wanganui to lay the foundation-stone of the Sargeant Art 

 Gallery. 



Officers of the Society. — President— Dr. P. Marshall, F.R.G.S. Vice- 

 Presidents — Mr. J. A. Neame, M.A., and Mr. J. T. Ward. Council (including 

 Mr. H. Drew, ex officio as Hon. Curator of the Museum) — Messrs. T. Allison ; 

 C. Palmer Brown, M.A., LL.B. ; R. Murdoch ; T. W. Downes ; H. E. 

 Sturge, M.A. ; H. R. Hatherly, M.R.C.S. Hon. Treasurer— Mr. F. P. 

 Talboys. Hon. Secretary — Mr. J. P. Williamson. Representative — Dr. 

 Marshall. 



