PROCEEDINGS. 
XV 
1. “ A Theory 01 the Method of Formation of Australites,” 
by C. G. Tliorp, M.B., C.M. 
2. " The History of Zoology in Western Australia Dis- 
coveriesin the 17th Century. Additions ” by W. B. Alexander, M.A. 
The following specimens were exhibited : 
A nudibranch, commensal hermit crab and anemones, an 
ascidian and a sea cucumber ; prepared in the Naples Marine 
Biological Institute ; shown by W. J. Dakin, I). Sc. 
It was moved by W. B. Alexander, M.A., and seconded by 
W. J. Hancock, M.lnst.C.E., M.I.E.E., “ that the President 
(Professor Dakin) with Professor Woolnough and Mr. Maitland, 
form a sub-committee to revise the Rules of the Society, in pre- 
paration for the change of title to ‘ The Royal Society of Western 
Australia.’ ” Carried. 
It was resolved that the Society should go into recess during 
January and February. 
March 10th, 1914. 
Professor W. J. Dakin, D.Sc., President, in the Chair. 
The list of donations to the I.ibrary was read. 
The Rules for the Royal Society, as drafted by a sub-com- 
mittee consisting of W. J. Dakin, D.Sc., W . G. Woolnough, D.Sc., 
and A. Gibb Maitland, F.G.S., and revised by the Council, were 
considered, amended and passed seriatim. I he President moved 
and W. J. Hancock, M.lnst.C.E., M.I.E.E., seconded that the 
Rules as amended be adopted. Carried. 
It was moved by Maurice A. Browne, B.A., and seconded 
by E I- East, “ That this Society be henceforth called ' The Royal 
Society of Western Australia,’ and that its management be vested 
in the present Council until the election of the new Council in 
July.” Carried. 
Resolutions providing for the transfer of membership, the 
immediate election of new members, and the continuity of the 
Society’s finances were carried, and ordered to be embodied in 
the Rules. 
