a working committee was formed for the purpose of securing names of intending members, and communicating with those interested in the subject, the committee comprising messrs. rockwell, h. nelson, e. h. bourne, t. brownless, and g. h. boundy, together with mr. f. h. hellawell (electrical engineers' branch, g.p.o.), as acting secretary, who was to receive names of intending members. the proposed activities included provision of wireless apparatus for use by the members, provision of a technical reference library and wireless technical instruction for members.