SECTIONAL TRANSACTIONS.— C. 361 



of geophysical prospecting, though often open to criticism, will become of 

 wider application and make further demands on the geologist. Every 

 country becomes increasingly concerned to discover and exploit the natural 

 resources upon which its existence may ultimately depend and it is in- 

 creasingly realised that the search for these must be based upon a complete 

 geological study of the countries concerned. In this country the supply of 

 geologists necessary for the development of the resources of the Empire is 

 not being maintained. Steps must be taken to deal with the position, 

 of which the first must be to make known that the need exists and that 

 there are good careers in this field for men of real ability and good 

 physique. 



Mr. V. C. Spary. 



It is a great advantage if a teacher of geography has had some geological 

 training. A well-balanced course in school geography must include many 

 lessons of a geological nature, and many lessons allied to history, economics, 

 etc. How much geology is taken depends on the ability of the teacher (of 

 geography), on the requirements of the geography syllabus, and on the 

 locality in which the school is situated. 



On the other hand, there does not seem to be room in the curriculum for 

 geology and geography and general science. It is better for the pupil to 

 learn his geology incidentally in the geography and science lessons. 



Mr. J. Davies. 



As a school subject geology has received but scant attention and few 

 public examining bodies make any provision for it. Some educationists 

 consider that it should not normally be included in the School Certificate 

 scheme. It should, however, find a place among the advanced subjects 

 for the Higher Certificate, while much of the subject matter might be taught 

 to junior pupils in the general science and geography lessons. 



Education, regarded as a preparation for life, would be incomplete 

 without some study of geological principles, which are essential for an 

 intelligent understanding of environment. A proper interpretation of 

 natural development is based on the Theory of Evolution, which was 

 formulated by investigators conversant with geological history. The earth's 

 crust, with its vast economic resources, has ever commanded attention. 



Afternoon. 



Excursion to Old Dalby, Holwell and Barnstone. Leader, Mr. H. H. 

 Gregory. 



Evening. 



Joint Discussion with Sections D, E, F, K, M, on Planning the land of 

 Britain. See page 486. 



Wednesday, September 8. 



Dr. V. J. Novak. — The correlation of topographical features and sedimen 

 tary deposits (lo.o). 



A great part of the continents is drained by rivers which carry the 

 material of rocks loosened by weathering to their lower courses, to lakes, 



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