ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS. VJli. 



Abstract of Proceedings, 31st March, 1920. 



Tlie Annual General Meeting of the Royal Societj^ was 

 held on Wednesday, 31st March, 1920, at 8 p.m., in the 

 Geology Lecture Theatre, University. 



Mr. H. A. Longman, F.L.S., President, in the chair. 



The minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting 

 were read and confirmed. 



Messrs. H. Tryon, A. Cayzer, B.Sc, and L. E. Cooling 

 were proposed for membership. 



The Annual Report of the Council and the Annual 

 Financial Statement were adopted on the motion of Mr. 

 J. B. Henderson, FI.C. E. W. Bick seconding. 



The following officers were elected for 1920 : — 



President: F. B. Smith. B.Sc, F.I.C. 



Vice-Presidc.nis : H. A. Longman, F. L.S. [ex officio): 

 C. T. White, F.L.S. 



Hon. Secrclarji : W. I). Francis. 



Hon. Treasurer : J. Shirley, D.Sc. 



Ho7i. Editor : H. A. Longman, F.L.S. 



Hon. Librarian : W. H. Bryan, ^I.Sc. 



Members of Conucil : F. Butler-Wood, D.D.S., B. 

 Dunstan, E. H. Gurnoy, Prof. T. H. Johnston, 

 M.A., D.Sc, Prof. H. C. Richards, D.Sc. 



The newly-elected President Avas installed, and 

 returned thanks for his election. 



The retiring President delivered his Presidential 

 Address on '" Some Factors in Variation '" At its con- 

 clusion. Professor T. H. Johnston moved a vote of thanks, 

 which Avas seconded l)y Mr. C. T. White, and carried 

 unanimously. Mr. Longman suitably responded. 



Abstract of Proceedings, April 28th, 1920. 



The Ordinary Monthly Meeting of the Royal Society 

 was held on Wednesday, April 28th, 1920, at 8 p.m., in 

 the Geology Lecture Theatre of the University. 



Mr. F. B. Smith, B.Sc, F.I.C, President, in the chair. 



