216 ANNUAL REPORT. 



and committee were elected, the following gentlemen con- 

 senting to act:— Dr. G. H. Hogg, Rev. J. W. Bethune, Dr. 

 C. W. Atkinson, Messrs. H. H. Scott, Loftus Hills, F. Hey- 

 ward, G. W. Waterhouse, F. M. Littler, W. D. Reid. Secre- 

 tary and Treasurer, Mr. J. R. Forward. Mr. G. W. Water- 

 house was subsequently elected chairman. This meeting 

 decided to record its appreciation and thanks to Mr. Rolph 

 for his work leading to the formation of a Northern Branch 

 of the Society. 



The inaugural meeting was held on 27th June, when 

 the President of the Society, His Excellency the Governor, 

 presided. There was also present a delegation from the 

 Council consisting of Mr. L. Rodway, C.M.G., (Vice-Pre- 

 sident), Dr. Crowther, Mr. J. Moore-Robinson, and Mr. Clive 

 Lord (Secretary). At this meeting a lecture on "The 

 Application of Science on the Western Front" was given 

 by Mr. Loftus Hills, M.Sc, Government Geologist. The fol- 

 lowing lectures have been given during the session: — 



June 27. "The Application of Science to Warfare on 

 the Western Front." By Loftus Hills, M.B.E., M.Sc. 



July 22. "The Application of the Stereoscope to 

 Science." Mr. H. H. Scott. 



August 13. "Glimpses of Evolution." Dr. W. K. 

 Gregory. 



September 21. "What Astronomy Teaches about the 

 Sun." A. T. Kirkaldy. 



October 21. "The Emotions and James' Theory." R. 

 0. M. Miller, B.A. 



November 28. "Wonderful Java." H. D. Flanagan. 



In addition there were two public meetings held under 

 the auspices of the Branch in the interests of a National 

 Reserve in the Cradle Mountain-Lake St. Clair area. 



Mr. G. W. Waterhouse presided at all of these meetings. 

 The Committee have much pleasure in recording a successful 

 session. The membership numbers 63. 



