356 Proceedings. 



is by his monumental work on Maori art that his name will be best remem- 

 bered. His courtesy and kindly disposition, his readiness to assist all who 

 were desirous of acquiring information, and his enthusiasm in the advance- 

 ment 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: — 



Standing Committee Annual Report for the Year ending .">1st December, 1913. 



Four meetings of the Standing Committee have been held during the past year, 

 the attendance being as follows : Mr. Chapman. I ; Mr. Cheeseman, 1 ; Dr. Chilton, 3 ; 

 Dr. Cockayne, 1 ; Mr. Ewen. 3 ; Mr. Hamilton, 3 ; Mr. Hesse, 2 : Professor Kirk, 3 ; 

 Mr. Petrie, 2; Mr. Stewart, I ; Mr. Thomson, 2; Mr. Turnbull, 2: Mr. Wilson, 2; 

 Mr. Young, I. 



Hector Memorial Award. — The presentation of the medal to Professor Eastertield, 

 the recipient for the year 1913, took place at the Town Hall, Wellington, on the 9th 

 duly, 1913. His Excellency the Governor. Lord Liverpool, made the presentation. 



Award for 1914. — The Committee of Award — Mr. T. F. Cheeseman, Mr. Etheridge, 

 and Professor Baldwin Spencer — have made a recommendation which will be considered 

 at the annual meeting. 



Deed of Trust. — The possibility of altering the Hector Deed of Trust in order to 

 conform to the conditions laid down bj? the Hector Memorial Committee has been under 

 consideration by the Board's solicitors, and legal opinion will be submitted for con- 

 sideration at the annual meeting. 



Hutton Memorial Fund. — Two applications for grants have been received, and are 

 submitted for consideration of the Board. Professors Benham (Dunedin) and David 

 (Sydney), with Mr. Maiden (Sydney), have made a recommendation of a recipient for 

 the award in 1914. 



Publications of the Institute. — Copies of vol. 45 of the Transactions were laid on the 

 table of the House of Representatives on the 3rd July, 1913, and on the table of the 

 Legislative Council on the 27th June, 1913. In accordance with a resolution of the 

 Board, the separate publication of the Proceedings has ceased. 



Bulletin No. 3, "Studies in the Bryology of New Zealand," by Mr. H. N. Dixon, 

 was published on the 30th June. 1913. A number of copies have been distributed gratis 

 to periodicals for review purposes in accordance with a list of botanical magazines 

 kindly supplied by Dr. L. Cockayne, F.R.S. 



Finances of the Institute. — Mr. G. M. Thomson reported that, in conjunction with 

 Dr. A. K. Newman, M.P., Mr. A. M. Myers, M.P., and Mr. H. G. Ell, M.P., he had 

 brought the question of the financial needs of the Institute before the Hon. H. D. Bell, 

 Minister of Internal Affairs. While the Minister was not prepared to recommend the 

 Government to amend the New Zealand Institute Act in the direction of altering the 

 statutory grant from £500 to £750, he had secured a special gran! of £250 for the current 

 year. 



Fishes of New Zealand. — The desirability of having a catalogue of the fishes of New 

 Zealand prepared was again brought before the notice of the Minister of Marine by Mr. 

 G. M. Thomson, but in view of the projected examination of the fishery resources of the 

 Dominion by Professor Prince, of Canada, the Government are not prepared to take 

 any immediate action in the desired direction. 



British Association Reception Committee. — Tins Committee, on which the Institute 

 is well represented, is making arrangements for receiving in New Zealand after the 

 close of the Sydney meeting a certain number of the official members of the British 

 Association at the Australian meeting. It is anticipated that meetings will be held in 

 Wellington and Christchurch. Fifteen American and Canadian scientists will be invited 



