At the inaugural meeting held on July 11, the following were elected as the first officers of the British Herpetological Society: President, Dr. Malcolm A. Smith, British Museum (Natural History); Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, Mr. Alfred Leutscher, British Museum (Natural History) and 5 St. Margaret's Court, London, E.12; Hon. Editor, Dr. Angus Bellairs, Department of Anatomy, London Hospital; Members of Committee, Dr. Helen Spurway, Department of Zoology, University College, London, and Mr. H. W. Parker, British Museum (Natural History). It is proposed to hold meetings quarterly, if possible, in London; with an increase in membership from the provinces, outside meetings would also be considered.