No extensive programme of public lectures was attempted this year, but lectures on special subjects were organised when requested The following is a list of the subjects dealt with and the names of the lecturers:—

• "Cities and Citizenship."—J. H. Gunson, Esq., Mayor of Auckland.
• "Economic Production and Distribution."—Professor Grossman.
• "How Farmers Co-operate in Other Lands.'—Dr. Mcllraith (at Orini).
• "International Exchange and Banking."—Buckleton, Esq., Manager, Bank of New Zealand.
• "Education and Democracy," "The Prussian Spirit."—Hon. Geo. Fowlds (at Gisborne).
• "What is meant by Economics."—F. V. Frazer, Esq., M.A., LL.B.
• "The Story of the Auckland Harbour."—E. K. Mulgan, Esq., M.A. (on Rangitoto).