JULY 1.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2203

Despatch.—Title of “Royal” for the Society for the Health of Women and Children.

Department of Internal Affairs,
Wellington, 26th June, 1915.

THE following despatch, received from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, is published for general information.

F. H. D. BELL,
Minister of Internal Affairs.

New Zealand.—No. 180.
Downing Street, 15th April, 1915.

MY LORD,—I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of Your Excellency’s despatch No. 30, of the 18th February, and to inform you that His Majesty has been graciously pleased to approve the request of the Society for the Promotion of the Health of Women and Children to style itself “The Royal New Zealand Society for the Health of Women and Children.”

I have, &c.,
L. HARCOURT.

Governor His Excellency the Right Hon. the Earl of Liverpool, G.C.M.G., M.V.O., &c.

Approval of By-laws made by the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 26th June, 1915.

NOTICE is hereby given that the by-laws made by the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, and set forth in the Schedule hereto, have been approved by His Excellency the Governor in Council, under the provisions of section 10 (2) of the Surveyors’ Institute and Board of Examiners Act, 1908.

F. H. D. BELL,
For Minister of Lands.

SCHEDULE.

BY-LAWS NOS. 7, 12, AND 52 OF THE NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS.

By-law No. 7: Members.—The following shall be eligible as members—persons who possess the qualifications prescribed by section 9 of the Surveyors’ Institute and Board of Examiners Act, 1908.

By-law No. 12: Members.—All candidates for election as member shall be proposed in writing, on the form prescribed (see Form A), by two members of the Institute, who shall sign the nomination. The proposal shall be submitted to the local committee of the district in which the candidate resides, and shall be supported with documentary evidence as to his qualifications. The local committee shall consider the application at its next ordinary meeting, and, if it approves the candidature, shall forward the application to the Council. The Council at its next ordinary meeting shall then consider the proposal, and if a majority of those present approve the same the candidate shall be deemed to be elected on payment of the proper fees.

In the event of the proposers of a candidate being dissatisfied with the decision of the Council on the application for admission of their candidate, they shall have the right to demand a ballot to be taken of the whole of the members of the Institute.

By-law No. 52.—Every charge against a member shall be investigated by the Council, who shall consult the local committee of the district in which such member resides, for their opinion. Before any person shall be suspended, or disqualified, or deprived of his privileges the Council shall hold an inquiry into the matter, and they shall serve notice of the place and time of such inquiry (not being less than two months from the service of such notice), specifying the alleged grounds for such suspension, disqualification, or deprivation, and the time and place for such inquiry, and such person shall be entitled to be heard, with such witnesses as he may produce, and may be represented by counsel, and witnesses may be examined, cross-examined, and re-examined as in civil cases. If not less than five members of the Council shall, in writing, decide that the grounds alleged for such suspension, disqualification, or deprivation are sufficient and have been proved, then the Council may suspend, or disqualify, or deprive of his privileges any member, honorary member, fellow, or student—

(1.) If he is convicted of felony or misdemeanour;
(2.) If his license is suspended by the Surveyors’ Board pursuant to the Surveyors’ Institute and Board of Examiners Act, 1908;
(3.) Or on the ground of bad character, or for improper or unprofessional conduct in his business as a surveyor.

(Form A, referred to in By-law No. 12.)

New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.

NOMINATION AS CANDIDATE FOR ADMISSION AS MEMBER.

To the Council of the Institute.

We hereby nominate Mr. , of , whose signature appears on the other side, as a of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.

And we beg to state, for the information of the Council, that Mr. possesses the following qualifications, viz.:
[Here specify the qualifications of the candidate according to By-law 7].

Members of Institute.

Approved of by local committee.

Chairman.

The Council, having considered the above recommendation, approves Mr. as a of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors.

(On back of Form A.)

I, the undersigned, being desirous of becoming a member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors, do hereby promise that, if elected, I will comply with the by-laws and rules of the Institute now or hereafter in force, and I will abide by the decision of the Council of the Institute in any matter referred to the said Council in accordance with said by-laws and rules. I also engage to do what lies in my power to further the interests of the Institute; provided that whenever I shall signify in writing to the Secretary that I wish to withdraw from the Institute, I shall (after payment of any arrears which may then be due by me) be free from this obligation.

[Date.] [Signature and address of candidate.]

Authorizing the Laying-off of George Street, in the Town of Ngaruawahia Extension No. 8, of a Width of not less than 66 ft.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 4th June, 1915.

IN pursuance of the power and authority conferred upon me by section 15 of the Land Act, 1908, I hereby authorize the laying-off of George Street, in the Town of Ngaruawahia Extension No. 8, Auckland Land District, of a width of not less than 66 ft. instead of 99 ft.

F. H. D. BELL,
For Minister of Lands.

Authorizing the Laying-off of Hunterville Road, Nepean Avenue, and Neil Avenue, in the Town of Orapiu, of a Width of not less than 66 ft.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 4th June, 1915.

IN pursuance of the power and authority conferred upon me by section 15 of the Land Act, 1908, I hereby authorize the laying-off of Hunterville Road, Nepean Avenue, and Neil Avenue, in the Town of Orapiu, Wellington Land District, of a width of not less than 66 ft. instead of 99 ft.

F. H. D. BELL,
For Minister of Lands.

Authorizing the Laying-off of Islington, Ranfurly, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Ararino Roads, in the Town of Trentham, of a Width of not less than 66 ft.

Department of Lands and Survey,
Wellington, 22nd June, 1915.

IN pursuance of the power and authority conferred upon me by section 15 of the Land Act, 1908, I hereby authorize the laying-off of Islington, Ranfurly, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Ararino Roads, in the Town of Trentham, Wellington Land District, of a width of not less than 66 ft. instead of 99 ft.

F. H. D. BELL,
For Minister of Lands.