THE Fifth International Congress of Scientific Management will be held at the Koloniaal Instituut, Amsterdam, on July 18–23. The subjects to be discussed include costing, markets, technical and mental education of foremen for rationalisation, systems of promotion, rationalisation as a part of education, costs of retail distribution, agricultural labour, and rationalisation in various types of industry. Papers from many countries have been contributed through the national associations or committees and are being published in two volumes in advance of the meeting; summaries only will be read at the sessions of the Congress. Excursions in Amsterdam, to Eindhoven, the Zuider Zee, and to Rotterdam are being arranged, and continental railways are giving special facilities for those attending the Congress. The general secretary for the Congress is Mr. V. W. van Gogh, Herren-gracht 209, Amsterdam—C. English visitors can obtain particulars from the honorary secretary, Institute of Industrial Administration, 44 King William Street, London, E.C.4.