As in past years a number of lectures of general interest even to those with only an elementary knowledge of science were given under the auspices of the Science Society. The first of these was an address by the President, W. D, McGavin, on "Chemistry and Industry." This was followed by "The Utilisation of Natural Heat Resources in Thermal Regions," by F. B. Shorland, "Volcanic Activity in New Zealand," by Dr. Marshall, and "Disease in Society," by Mr. Hopkirk.

The annual football match between Chemistry-Biology and Maths-Physics held on July 12th was, as always, a brilliant success. All of the many supporters were pleased to see the side which lost last year fight its way to victory. Maths-Physics won the game 11—3. On the evening of the game Dr. Wildman presented the famous Kirk Cup. A symposium in which Messrs. Sykes, Denz and K. J. Scott debated on the question "Should Research Workers be paid by the State?" followed and concluded the very successful day.

The society conducted a visit to the Gas Works at Mitamar early in the second term when Mr. Rands kindly escorted members of the society around the works and unfolded the mysteries of the plant.

On the 12th August the society's annual big dance, held in conjunction with the Harrier Club, proved a great success.

The Natural History Section of the Science Society

One hears of armchair philosophers. One also heats of theoretical biologists. So that we knew we were on the right crack when this group was instituted. The idea was to go forth and seek for marvels, bring such marvels back to the laboratory, where they could be pickled or not according to taste, and afterwards to refresh ourselves with tea and whatever dainties these depressing times permit. Thus it came about that stout shoes and old clothes were sought out, haversacks, tins, penknives and collecting bottles. And strange adventures followed.

Out at Petone there lies moored a launch owned by one Shepherd. At Dr. Wildman's instigation the worthy skipper sailed us over shallow waters of the bay, and we later returned laden with transparent shining jelly fish and Crustacea of strange shape and hue. Another day Mr. S. Reid led us over the Day's Bay hills to Butterfly Creek. Some of us turned over the rotten logs and made grand hauls of spiders and wetas; others dipped their fingers in the dimpling stream and chased the elusive crayfish and may-fly larvae among the pebbles and sand. Furthermore specimens of Peripatus were found. The latter is an unprepossessing and insignificant worm-like creature, but is yet of great biological importance and also fetches a large price in the United States and elsewhere.

Mr. L. C. King took us to Island Bay where our intellectual hunger was satiated with a veritable feast of sea cucumbers, sea eggs and starfish.

The latest expedition was to Wilton's Bush, an occasion memorable for the fact that our Professor experienced some difficulties among the rocks on the mountain sides. One weta was found; also Polyxemus, a millipede with 11 pairs of legs. Several trap-door spiders, alas, were merely sighted.

Several interesting lectures have been given at which Mr. C. E. Palmer has presided as chairman. Professor Kirk has lectured on "Water." Although we wash in it, swim in it, drink it and so on, it is surprising how really little we know about it. Mr. L. C. King talked to us of "the Geologist in the Field" and showed us some very fine lantern slides. And everyone must already know that Johannes Andersen brought inside our College walks some of the beauties of our native bush.

We had all looked forward to hearing Dr. P. P. Lynch on the subject of "Cancer" before the end of the term; unfortunately, however, this address had to be postponed and so we are still looking forward.