xliv. ABSTRACT OP PROCEEDINGS. 



12th September, 1916, Paper Bead and Discussed. 



=[A discussion on "Labour Saving Devices in the House." 

 This discussion was opened by Mr. J. Nangle, f.r.a.s. In 

 addition, the following members and visitors took part in 

 the discussion: — The Chairman, Sir Thomas Anderson 

 Stuart, Drs. Savill Willis, Greig-Smith and Fitzhar- 

 dinge, Rev. Father Pigot, and Messrs. Olle and Hector. 



ll/th November, 1916, Paper Read and Discussed. 



"Humidity and Temperature of Air in Relation to Com- 

 fort and Health," by John L. Bruce, Department of Sani- 

 tation, Technical College, Sydney. 



Some of the above-mentioned papers, notably those by 

 Messrs. Nangle and Bruce, were illustrated by lantern 

 slides and models. 



As it was understood the Society's funds were not too 

 flourishing, no recommendations were made with regard to 

 the publication of the above papers in the Proceedings of 

 the Royal Society. The papers were, however, published 

 in one or other of the scientific journals printed in the State. 



At the November meeting, an election of Officers for the 

 year 1917 was held. 



The Chairman and Secretary having signified their in- 

 ability to continue in office, the following Officers were 

 elected : — 



Chairman — Dr. Cecil Purser. 



Hon. Secretary — Dr. F. Guy Griffiths. 



Recommendation Committee — Drs. J. B. Cleland and 

 C. Savill Willis, and Mr. Algernon Peake. 



