Vill. ABSTRACT OF PROCEEDINGS, 
There were eight monthly meetings, a meeting on the 
17th of March to honour Dr. MAWSON on his return from 
Antarctica and the Annual Dinner at Farmer’s Restaurant 
on the 24th of April, 1913. On this latter occasion the 
Society was honoured by the company of His Honour Sir 
W. P. CULLEN, K.C.M.G., LL.D., Chief Justice, and the 
Presidents of several Societies. 
EKleven meetings of the Council were held. 
Twenty-one papers were read at the ordinary monthly 
meetings and there were numerous exhibits. 
Four Popular Science Lectures were given during the 
year, the titles being as follows :— 
July 17—“ The Grand Cafion of Colarado and its Lessons,” 
by Mr. EK. C. ANDREWS, B.A., F.G.S. 
August 21—‘‘ The Evolution of Architectural Style,” by Mr. 
JAMES NANGLE, F.R.A.S. 
September 18—‘“Alkali, Alkaloid, Alkohol,” Mr. W. M. 
HAMEED, F.1.C5.F.C.8; 
October 16—“ Irrigation in India and in Egypt,” by Pro- 
fessor W. H. WaRREN, LL.D. 
The President then delivered the Annual Address. 
On the motion of Professor David, seconded by Mr. 
HAMLET, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the 
retiring President for his valuable address. 
Mr. SMITH briefly acknowledged the compliment. 
There being no other nominations, the President declared 
the following gentlemen to be Officers and Council for the 
coming year :— 
President: 
C. HEDLEY, F...s. 
Vice-Presidents: 
F. H. QUAIFE, m.a., u.p. J. H. MAIDEN, F.1us. 
D. CARMENT, t.1.4., F.F.A. HENRY G. SMITH, F.c.s. 
Hon. Treasurer: 
H. G, CHAPMAN, mp. 
