MANAWATU PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 



A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Philo- 

 sophical Society was called by circular and advertisement, 

 and was held in the Borough Council Chambers on the 29th 

 June, 1904. Mr. Kenneth Wilson, M.A., being voted to the 

 chair, called on Air. William Welch, the convener of the 

 meeting, to explain the objects and aims of the New Zealand 

 Institute and the formation of a Philosophical Society in 

 Palmerston North. 



Mr. Welch did this, and stated he had the names of nearly 

 forty gentlemen who had signified their intention of joining. 



It was resolved that the Philosophical Society be esta- 

 blished, and that the names of those read out be the original 

 members. 



It was resolved that Messrs. Wilson, M.A., Welch, P. E. 

 Baldwin, J. Vernon, M.A., and Dr. Martin be a committee to 

 draft rules and laws, and to bring up a report at a future 

 meeting. 



It was resolved that Mr. William Welch act as Secretary 

 and Treasurer pro tern. 



The committee met on the 6th July, and drew up laws 



and rules for submission to the next meeting. 



A meeting was called by circular, and met in the Borough 

 Council Chambers to adopt rules, &c, and elect officers for the 

 forthcoming year. 



It was resolved that the name of the Society be "The 

 Manawatu Philosophical Society " ; and that the rules as sub- 

 mitted be adopted. 



Election of Officers. — President — Kenneth Wilson, 

 M.A. ; Vice-Presidents — John Vernon, M.A., M. Cohen, and 

 E. J. Armstrong; Council — Messrs. D. W. Low, J. C. Swal- 

 low, W. Collingwood, Dr. Martin, F. Foote, B.A., and H. W. 

 Maclean ; Auditor — R. N. Keeling ; Secretary and Treasurer — 

 William Welch. 



