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A series of papers on "The Examination System" were 

 read and discussed; the subjects and contributors being: — 



"To what extent do examinations test the work of Edu- 

 cation?" S. R. Dickinson, M.A. 



"Inspection v. Examination." T. W. Blaikie. 



''Intelligence Tests as a substitute for Examinations." 

 Dr. Morris Miller. 



"To what extent can examinations be modified to meet 

 present needs?" L. F. Giblin. 



"The Testing of Adult Education." L. Dechaineux and 

 J. A. Johnson, M.A. 



Historical and Geographical Section. 



The Historical and Geographical Section was first form- 

 ed in 1899, but has been in recess for many years. During 

 the 1921 Session an effort was made to revive the Section, and 

 a meeting was held on September 2nd, the following members 

 being present: — Dr. W. L. Crowther, Messrs. H. S. Baker, J. 

 W. Beattie, W. F. D. Butler, G. W. R. Ife, Clive Lord, and J. 

 Moore-Robinson. 



During the year the following meetings were held: — 



September 2nd. Section reconstituted. Officers elected: 

 Chairman, W. F. D. Butler. Secretary, J. Moore-Robinson. 



September 15th. Inspection of Mr. J. W. Beattie's His- 

 torical Museum. 



October 26th. Lecture, "A Voyage from V.D.L. to Eng- 

 land in 1839." By Dr. W. L. Crowther. 



BRANCH REPORTS 



NORTHERN BRANCH. 

 REPORT, 1921. 

 A preliminary meeting of those interested in the forma- 

 tion of a Northern Branch of the Royal Society was held 

 in the Mechanics' Institute, Launceston, on the IXth May. 

 At this meeting it was decided to draw up a circular, to be 

 distributed to all who were thought to be interested, with the 

 object of convening a public meeting to see what support 

 the conveners could expect. This meeting was finally held 

 on 10th June, and there was a large attendance, Mr. W. R. 

 Rolph being in the chair. A resolution that a Northern 

 Branch be formed was moved by Mr. Loftus Hills, and 

 seconded by Mr. F. Heyward. The necessary office-bearers 



