# Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute/Volume 12

TRANSACTIONS
AND
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE,
1879.
VOL. XII.
EDITED AND PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE INSTITUTE,
By
JAMES HECTOR, C.M.G., M.D., F.R.S.
Issued May, 1880.
WELLINGTON: LYON AND BLAIR, PRINTERS, LAMBTON QUAY
TRUBNER & CO., 60, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON.
PREFACE.
The Editor has to acknowledge the assistance of the following gentlemen in revising their papers for the press:—Messrs. Frankland, Kirk, T. W. Kirk, Buchanan, Knight, Skey, Kemp, and Newman.
While doing so he would call the attention of writers to the necessity for great care in preparing their manuscript for the printer. It is impossible that a volume of such varied contents can be entirely free from error, but the difficulty of deciphering manuscript adds much both to the chance of error and the expense of publication. In some cases it has been possible to print papers with any approach to correctness only by a careful study of the author's mode of forming letters, aided by reference to dictionaries and catalogues. A scientific record such as our Transactions is only of value if exact; and the Editor makes these remarks purely with the intention of averting the irritation often caused to writers by the occurrence of mistakes (arising from imperfections in the manuscript), which they are perhaps inclined to attribute to the editing branch of the Institute.
An acknowledgement is due to Mr. Buchanan for drawing the illustrations on stone, and to Mr. Gore for the meteorological record. Also to the officers of the lithographic and photo-lithographic departments, who, by the kind permission of the Colonial Secretary, have assisted in the completion of the plates.
ADDENDA ET CORRIGENDA.
| PAGE |
| 115, | line 3 from below, for Ctenopodium read Chenopodium. |
| 159, | line 19, for native read Nature. |
| 160, | line 4, and 163, line 9, for Kaipara-te-hau read Ka-para-te-hau. |
| 162, | line 3, for Rongi read Rongo. |
| 227, | line 6, for Munipari read Munipuri. |
| 228, | in the second table, after sadikit insert kichi. |
| 229, | line 16, for the first ayo read aya. |
| 230, | line 5, for Khambi read Khamti. |
| {{{1}}}„ | in the second table, under tagata insert ola (life). |
| {{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„ {{{1}}}„ {{{1}}}„ {{{1}}}„ tangata insert oranga (life). |
| | {{{1}}}„ {{{1}}}„ {{{1}}}„ {{{1}}}„ he kanaka insert ke-ola-aua (life). |
| {{{1}}}„ | line 17, for There is no read By conversion there is close. |
| {{{1}}}„ | line 18, after word insert man being life. |
| {{{1}}}„ | line 22, after Malay insert and (by conversion) of Samoan, Maori, and Hawaiian. |
| 231, | line 19, for Takha read Yakha. |
| 235, | last line, for 235 read 262. |
| 236, | line 1, for 496 read 513. |
| 240, | in the fourth column, line 14, after idup, Malay insert bula, Fijian |
| 245, | line 24, for Ziphius read Epiodon. |
| 272, | line 2 from below, and 273, line 1, for Declava read Declana. |
| 281 | line 15, for Asteriseus read Asteriscus. |
| 282, | line 19, for Ophiarachna read Ophiorachna. |
| 291, | line 7, for Aphidæ read Cicadidæ. |
| 294, | line 3, for hairy read double. |
| 360, | line 26, for thyssoid read thyrsoid. |
CONTENTS.
TRANSACTIONS.
I.—Miscellaneous. :
| | | | PAGES |
| Art. | I. | The Forest Question in New Zealand. By A. Lecoy, M.A., LL.B. Univ. Paris | 3–23 |
| | II. | Influence of Forests on Climate and Rainfall. By Frederick S. Peppercorne, C.E. | 24–32 |
| | III. | Notes on Port Nicholson and the Natives in 1839. By Major Charles Heaphy, V.C. | 32–39 |
| | IV. | On the Principle of New Zealand Weather Forecast. By Commander R. A. Edwin, R.N. | 40–49 |
| | V. | On the Ignorance of the Ancient New Zealander of the Use of Projectile Weapons. By Coleman Phillips | 50–63 |
| | VI. | On the Moa. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | 63–108 |
| | VII. | Contributions towards a better Knowledge of the Maori Race. By W. Colenso | 108–147 |
| | VIII. | A few Remarks on a Cavern near Cook's Well, at Tolaga Bay, and on a Tree (Sapota costata) found there. By W. Colenso | 147–150 |
| | IX. | Notes on an Ancient Manufactory of Stone Implements at the Mouth of the Otokai Creek, Brighton, Otago. By Prof. Julius von Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S., Director of the Canterbury Museum | 150–153 |
| | X. | Notes on the Colour-Sense of the Maori. By James W. Stack | 153–158 |
| | XI. | Remarks on Mr. Mackenzie Cameron's Theory respecting the Kahui Tipua. By James W. Stack | 159–164 |
| | XII. | Notes on the Southern Stars and other Celestial Objects. By J. H. Pope | 165–175 |
| | XIII. | Partial Impact (Paper No. 3): On the Origin of the Visible Universe. By Prof. A. W. Bickerton, F.C.S., President of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury | 175–181 |
| | XIV. | Partial Impact (Paper No. 4): On the General Problem of Stellar Collision. By Prof. A. W. Bickerton | 181–186 |
| | XV. | On the Genesis of Worlds and Systems. By Prof. A. W. Bickerton | 187–197 |
| | XVI. | On the Birth of Nebulæ. By Prof. A. W. Bickerton | 197–205 |
| | XVII. | On the Doctrine of Mind-Stuff. By Frederick W. Frankland | 205–215 |
| | XVIII. | A Reply to Mr. Frankland's Paper on "The Doctrine of MindStuff." By C. W. Richmond, a Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand | 215–223 |
| | XIX. | Pronouns and other Barat Fossil Words compared with Primeval and Non-Aryan Languages of Hindostan and Borders. By J. Turnbull Thomson, F.R.G.S., F.R.S..A., etc. | 223–237 |
| | XX. | Moriori Connection. By J. Turnbull Thomson | 237–240 |
| II.—Zoology. ||||
| | XXI. | Notes on Ziphius (Epiodon) novæ-zealandiæ, von Haast—Goosebeaked Whale. By Prof. Julius von Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S., Director of the Canterbury Museum | 241–246 |
| | XXII. | On the Occurrence of the Red-capped Dotterel (Hiaticula ruficapilla) in New Zealand. By T. W. Kirk, Assistant in the Colonial Museum | 246–247 ​ |
| | XXIII. | Remarks on some curious Specimens of New Zealand Birds. By T. W. Kirk | 248–249 |
| | XXIV. | Notes on the Nesting Habits of the Orange-wattled Crow. By W. D. Campbell, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., F.G.S. | 249–250 |
| | XXV. | On the New Zealand Frog. By Dr. Fitzinger. Translated from the Zoology of the Voyage of the "Novara," by Prof. Hutton | 250–251 |
| | XXVI. | Notes and Observations on the Animal Economy and Habits of one of our New Zealand Lizards, supposed to be a new Species of Naultinus. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | 251–264 |
| | XXVII. | Description of a new (?) Genus and Species of Butterfly of the Sub-family Satyrinæ. By R. W. Fereday, C.M.E.S.L. | 264–266 |
| | XXVIII. | Description of a (?) new Species of the Family Leucanidæ, and a (?) new Species of the Genus (?) Chlenias. By R. W. Fereday | 267–270 |
| | XXIX. | Note and Description of a possibly-new Species of Aplysia. By F. H. Meinertzhagen | 270–271 |
| | XXX. | On Anas gracilis, Buller. By Prof. Hutton, of the Otago University | 271–272 |
| | XXXI. | Contributions to the Entomology of New Zealand. By Prof . Hutton | 272–274 |
| | XXXII. | Contributions to the Cœlenterate Fauna of New Zealand. By Prof. Hutton | 274–276 |
| | XXXIII. | Additions to the List of New Zealand Worms. By Prof. Hutton | 277–278 |
| | XXXIV. | Descriptions of new Star-fishes from New Zealand. By Prof. A. E. Verrill. From the Trans. Connecticut Acad., 1867. Communicated by Prof. Hutton | 278–283 |
| | XXXV. | On the Habits of Prionoplus reticularis, with Diagnoses of the Larva and Pupa. By Capt. T. Broun | 284–288 |
| | XXXVI. | Description of the Larva of Pericoptus truncatus, with Observations as to Habitat. By Capt. T. Broun | 288–290 |
| | XXXVII. | Further Notes on New Zealand Coccidæ. By W. M. Maskell | 291–301 |
| | XXXVIII. | On Melicerta ringens and Plumatella repens. By A. Hamilton | 301–303 |
| | XXXIX. | List of Marine Mollusca found in the neighbourhood of Wellington. By T. W. Kirk, Assistant in the Colonial Museum | 303–306 |
| | XL. | Descriptions of new Marine Shells. By T. W. Kirk | 306–307 |
| | XLI. | Notice of the Occurrence of Vitrina milligani in New Zealand. By T. W. Kirk | 307 |
| | XLII. | Additions to the List of New Zealand Fishes. By T. W. Kirk | 308–310 |
| | XLIII. | On the Occurrence of Giant Cuttlefish on the New Zealand Coast. By T. W. Kirk | 310–313 |
| | XLIV. | Description of a new Species of Palinurus. By T. W. Kirk | 313–314 |
| | XLV. | Description of a new Species of Lizard of the Genus Naultinus. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., F.R.S. | 314–315 |
| | XLVI. | Notes on Fishes in Upper Whanganui River. By Captain Mair, F.L.S. | 315–316 |
| III.—Botany. ||||
| | XLVII. | On the Botany of the Pirongia Mountain. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. | 317–323 |
| | XLVIII. | On the Occurrence of the Genus Sporadanthus in New Zealand. By T. F. Cheeseman | 324–325 |
| | XLIX. | A short Sketch of the Flora of the Province of Canterbury, with Catalogue of Species. By J. B. Armstrong | 325–353 |
| | L. | Notice of the Occurrence of Liparophyllum gunnii, Lob., in New Zealand. By D. Petrie, M.A. | 354 |
| | LI. | Notice of the Occurrence of a Species of Hemiphues in New Zealand. By D. Petrie | 355–356 ​ |
| | LII. | Description of a new Species of Ehrharta. By D. Petrie | 356–357 |
| | LIII. | Notes on the Growth of certain Trees on Scoria Soil near Mount Eden, Auckland. By T. B. Gillies, a Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand | 357–358 |
| | LIV. | A Description of a few new Plants from our New Zealand Forests, with dried Specimens of the same. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | 359–367 |
| | LV. | Contribution to the Lichenographia of New Zealand. By Charles Knight, F.L.S. | 367–379 |
| | LVI. | Notes on New Zealand Plants. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S. | 380–382 |
| | LVII. | On Grasses and Fodder Plants. By S. M. Curl, M.D. | 382–393 |
| | LVIII. | Descriptions of new Flowering Plants. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | 393–397 |
| | LIX. | Description of a new Species of Cladophora. By T. Kirk | 397 |
| | LX. | Notice of the Occurrence of Lagenophora emphysopus and other unrecorded Plants in New Zealand. By T. Kirk | 397–399 |
| IV.—Chemistry. ||||
| | LXI. | On certain Results obtained upon some of the Argentiferous Salts which are affected by Light. By William Skey, Analyst to the Geological Survey Department | 401–403 |
| | LXII. | Further Notes upon the Movements of Camphor on Water. By William Skey | 403–406 |
| | LXIII. | On the Mode in which Oil acts as a Nucleus in Super-saturated Saline Solutions; with Notes on the Mode of Action of Solid Nuclei. By William Skey | 407–411 |
| | LXIV. | On the Cause of the Deposition of Camphor towards Light. By William Skey | 411 |
| | LXV. | On the Nature of the Precipitate formed by certain Mercuric Salts in presence of Essential Oils. By William Skey | 412–414 |
| | LXVI. | On the Decomposition of Argentic-oxide by Mercury. By William Skey | 414 |
| V.—Geology. ||||
| | LXVII. | On Wind-formed Lakes. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S. | 415–416 |
| | LXVIII. | On Bidwill's Front Hills. By J. C. Crawford | 416–418 |
| | LXIX. | Remarks on Volcanoes and Geysers of New Zealand. By W. Collie | 418–420 |
| PROCEEDINGS. ||||
| WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Account of Two Journeys to the Summit of Mount Ruapehu. By G. Beetham, M.H.R. (abstract) | Account of Two Journeys to the Summit of Mount Ruapehu. By G. Beetham, M.H.R. (abstract) | Account of Two Journeys to the Summit of Mount Ruapehu. By G. Beetham, M.H.R. (abstract) | 423 |
| Remarks on Hæmatite and Spathic Iron Ores. By Dr. Hector | Remarks on Hæmatite and Spathic Iron Ores. By Dr. Hector | Remarks on Hæmatite and Spathic Iron Ores. By Dr. Hector | 424 |
| What should be the Highest Aim of the Wellington Philosophical Society? By Dominick Brown | What should be the Highest Aim of the Wellington Philosophical Society? By Dominick Brown | What should be the Highest Aim of the Wellington Philosophical Society? By Dominick Brown | 425 |
| Suggestion towards a Theory accounting for the Movements of the Magnetic Needle. By the Hon. R. Hart, M.L.C. | Suggestion towards a Theory accounting for the Movements of the Magnetic Needle. By the Hon. R. Hart, M.L.C. | Suggestion towards a Theory accounting for the Movements of the Magnetic Needle. By the Hon. R. Hart, M.L.C. | 425 |
| Remarks on Forest Planting and Conservation, with reference to particular Localities in the Wellington District. By G. W. Williams (abstract) | Remarks on Forest Planting and Conservation, with reference to particular Localities in the Wellington District. By G. W. Williams (abstract) | Remarks on Forest Planting and Conservation, with reference to particular Localities in the Wellington District. By G. W. Williams (abstract) | 428–429 |
| Election of Governor of New Zealand Institute | Election of Governor of New Zealand Institute | Election of Governor of New Zealand Institute | 431 |
| On the Cultivation of Beet for the Manufacture of Sugar, etc. By S. M. Curl, M.D. (abstract) | On the Cultivation of Beet for the Manufacture of Sugar, etc. By S. M. Curl, M.D. (abstract) | On the Cultivation of Beet for the Manufacture of Sugar, etc. By S. M. Curl, M.D. (abstract) | 431 |
| Account of the Sydney Exhibition. By Dr. Hector | Account of the Sydney Exhibition. By Dr. Hector | Account of the Sydney Exhibition. By Dr. Hector | 432 |
| A few Remarks on Art Perspective. By R. T. Holmes | A few Remarks on Art Perspective. By R. T. Holmes | A few Remarks on Art Perspective. By R. T. Holmes | 432 ​ |
| Abstract Report of Council | Abstract Report of Council | Abstract Report of Council | 432 |
| Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | 432–433 |
| Anniversary Address by the President, Dr. Newman | Anniversary Address by the President, Dr. Newman | Anniversary Address by the President, Dr. Newman | 433–438 |
| On Neobalæna marginata and Kogia breviceps. By Dr. Hector | On Neobalæna marginata and Kogia breviceps. By Dr. Hector | On Neobalæna marginata and Kogia breviceps. By Dr. Hector | 438–439 |
| On a Deposit of Chalk recently discovered near Oxford in Canterbury. By Dr. Hector | On a Deposit of Chalk recently discovered near Oxford in Canterbury. By Dr. Hector | On a Deposit of Chalk recently discovered near Oxford in Canterbury. By Dr. Hector | 439 |
| On Moa Feathers. By Dr. Hector | On Moa Feathers. By Dr. Hector | On Moa Feathers. By Dr. Hector | 439 |
| Further Contributions to the Ornithology of New Zealand. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., F.R.S. | Further Contributions to the Ornithology of New Zealand. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., F.R.S. | Further Contributions to the Ornithology of New Zealand. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., F.R.S. | 439 |
| AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Address by the President, the Rev. Dr. Purchas | Address by the President, the Rev. Dr. Purchas | Address by the President, the Rev. Dr. Purchas | 441–446 |
| Notes on a Disease among Sheep in the Waikato District. By Major W. G. Mair | Notes on a Disease among Sheep in the Waikato District. By Major W. G. Mair | Notes on a Disease among Sheep in the Waikato District. By Major W. G. Mair | 446 |
| On the Mound-builders of North America. By J. Adams, B.A. | On the Mound-builders of North America. By J. Adams, B.A. | On the Mound-builders of North America. By J. Adams, B.A. | 447 |
| Notes on the Growth of Trees on Clay Soils. By W. Atkins | Notes on the Growth of Trees on Clay Soils. By W. Atkins | Notes on the Growth of Trees on Clay Soils. By W. Atkins | 447 |
| The possible Pacification of the World by means of a rational International Policy. By the Rev. S. Edgar | The possible Pacification of the World by means of a rational International Policy. By the Rev. S. Edgar | The possible Pacification of the World by means of a rational International Policy. By the Rev. S. Edgar | 447 |
| The Distress in England: its Causes and Remedies. By J. C. Firth | The Distress in England: its Causes and Remedies. By J. C. Firth | The Distress in England: its Causes and Remedies. By J. C. Firth | 447 |
| Note on Spiral Markings on Trenails. By the Rev. Dr. Purchas | Note on Spiral Markings on Trenails. By the Rev. Dr. Purchas | Note on Spiral Markings on Trenails. By the Rev. Dr. Purchas | 447 |
| Concerning Alcohol. By E. A. Mackechnie | Concerning Alcohol. By E. A. Mackechnie | Concerning Alcohol. By E. A. Mackechnie | 448 |
| Notes on the Rise and Progress of Architecture and the Fine Arts generally. By Albin Martin | Notes on the Rise and Progress of Architecture and the Fine Arts generally. By Albin Martin | Notes on the Rise and Progress of Architecture and the Fine Arts generally. By Albin Martin | 448 |
| The Distress in England: its Causes and Remedies; being a Reply to Mr. Firth's paper on the same subject. By the Rev. S. Edgar | The Distress in England: its Causes and Remedies; being a Reply to Mr. Firth's paper on the same subject. By the Rev. S. Edgar | The Distress in England: its Causes and Remedies; being a Reply to Mr. Firth's paper on the same subject. By the Rev. S. Edgar | 448 |
| Note on the American Horned Frog (Phrynosoma blainvillii). By B. S. Booth | Note on the American Horned Frog (Phrynosoma blainvillii). By B. S. Booth | Note on the American Horned Frog (Phrynosoma blainvillii). By B. S. Booth | 448 |
| On Landscape Art in the Province of Auckland. By K. Watkins | On Landscape Art in the Province of Auckland. By K. Watkins | On Landscape Art in the Province of Auckland. By K. Watkins | 448 |
| Remarks on Lepidosiren and other Fishes. By T. F. Cheeseman | Remarks on Lepidosiren and other Fishes. By T. F. Cheeseman | Remarks on Lepidosiren and other Fishes. By T. F. Cheeseman | 448 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 448–449 |
| Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | 449 |
| PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY. ||||
| On a Universal Code of Signals. By C. W. Adams | On a Universal Code of Signals. By C. W. Adams | On a Universal Code of Signals. By C. W. Adams | 451 |
| On Musical Tones in the Notes of Australian Birds. By C. W. Adams | On Musical Tones in the Notes of Australian Birds. By C. W. Adams | On Musical Tones in the Notes of Australian Birds. By C. W. Adams | 451 |
| Notes upon the Height of Mount Cook. By C. W. Adams | Notes upon the Height of Mount Cook. By C. W. Adams | Notes upon the Height of Mount Cook. By C. W. Adams | 452 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 452 |
| Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | 453 |
| Notes on Ceramic and Industrial Art Specimens. By Prof. von Haast | Notes on Ceramic and Industrial Art Specimens. By Prof. von Haast | Notes on Ceramic and Industrial Art Specimens. By Prof. von Haast | 453 |
| OTAGO INSTITUTE. ||||
| A Criticism of Herbert Spencer's "First Principles." By the Rev. Prof. Salmond | A Criticism of Herbert Spencer's "First Principles." By the Rev. Prof. Salmond | A Criticism of Herbert Spencer's "First Principles." By the Rev. Prof. Salmond | 454 |
| The Unseen Universe. By J. S. Webb | The Unseen Universe. By J. S. Webb | The Unseen Universe. By J. S. Webb | 454 |
| Socialism, an Appeal to First Principles. By the Rev. Dr. Roseby | Socialism, an Appeal to First Principles. By the Rev. Dr. Roseby | Socialism, an Appeal to First Principles. By the Rev. Dr. Roseby | 454 |
| The Diptera of New Zealand. By Professor Hutton | The Diptera of New Zealand. By Professor Hutton | The Diptera of New Zealand. By Professor Hutton | 454 |
| On George Elliot's Poems. By the Rev. J. Upton Davis | On George Elliot's Poems. By the Rev. J. Upton Davis | On George Elliot's Poems. By the Rev. J. Upton Davis | 455 |
| Description of a new Fish. By Professor Hutton | Description of a new Fish. By Professor Hutton | Description of a new Fish. By Professor Hutton | 455–456 |
| Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | 456 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 456 |
| WESTLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 457 |
| Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | Election of Officers for 1880 | 457 ​ |
| HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. ||||
| Election of Officers for 1879 | Election of Officers for 1879 | Election of Officers for 1879 | 458 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 458 |
| Memoir of Allan and Richard Cunningham. By W. Colenso | Memoir of Allan and Richard Cunningham. By W. Colenso | Memoir of Allan and Richard Cunningham. By W. Colenso | 459 |
| The Myth of Kae and the Pet Whale of Tinirau. By W. Colenso | The Myth of Kae and the Pet Whale of Tinirau. By W. Colenso | The Myth of Kae and the Pet Whale of Tinirau. By W. Colenso | 459 |
| Election of Governor of New Zealand Institute | Election of Governor of New Zealand Institute | Election of Governor of New Zealand Institute | 460 |
| NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Eleventh Annual Report of the Board of Governors | Eleventh Annual Report of the Board of Governors | Eleventh Annual Report of the Board of Governors | 463–464 |
| Museum | Museum | Museum | 464–469 |
| Publications | Publications | Publications | 469–470 |
| Meteorology | Meteorology | Meteorology | 470 |
| Time-ball Observatory | Time-ball Observatory | Time-ball Observatory | 470–471 |
| Laboratory | Laboratory | Laboratory | 471 |
| Library | Library | Library | 471 |
| Accounts of the New Zealand Institute, 1878–9 | Accounts of the New Zealand Institute, 1878–9 | Accounts of the New Zealand Institute, 1878–9 | 472 |
| APPENDIX. ||||
| On the Medical Aspects of Education. By W. G. Kemp, L.R.C.P. Lond., M.R.C.S, Engl. | On the Medical Aspects of Education. By W. G. Kemp, L.R.C.P. Lond., M.R.C.S, Engl. | On the Medical Aspects of Education. By W. G. Kemp, L.R.C.P. Lond., M.R.C.S, Engl. | xxi–xliv |
| Meteorological Statistics of New Zealand for 1879 | Meteorological Statistics of New Zealand for 1879 | Meteorological Statistics of New Zealand for 1879 | xlv–xlvii |
| Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1879 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1879 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1879 | xlvii |
| Comparative Abstract for 1879, and previous years | Comparative Abstract for 1879, and previous years | Comparative Abstract for 1879, and previous years | xlviii |
| Notes on the Weather during 1879 | Notes on the Weather during 1879 | Notes on the Weather during 1879 | xlix |
| Record of Papers on New Zealand Natural History, 1879–80 | Record of Papers on New Zealand Natural History, 1879–80 | Record of Papers on New Zealand Natural History, 1879–80 | l |
| Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | li |
| Ordinary Members | Ordinary Members | Ordinary Members | li–lxiii |
| List of Public Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented | List of Public Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented | List of Public Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented | lxiv–lxvi |
| Addenda et Corrigenda | Addenda et Corrigenda | Addenda et Corrigenda | iv |
| Contents | Contents | Contents | v–ix |
| List of Plates | List of Plates | List of Plates | x |
| Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute | Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute | Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute | xi |
| Abstract of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute | Abstract of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute | Abstract of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute | xi–xiii |
| List of Incorporated Societies | List of Incorporated Societies | List of Incorporated Societies | xiv |
| Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from their Rules | Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from their Rules | Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from their Rules | xiv–xvii |
LIST OF PLATES.
| Plate | | TO FACE PAGE |
| I. | Edwin.—Diagrams illustrating System of New Zealand Weather Forecast | 40 |
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| III. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 48 |
| IV. | Colenso.—Moa Bones | 80 |
| V. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 80 |
| VI. | Bickerton.—Diagrams illustrative of Partial Impact | 184 |
| VII. | Maskell.—Coccidæ | 300 |
| VIII. | Haast.—Ziphius (Epiodon) novæ-zealandiæ | 244 |
| IX. | Fereday.—Butterflies | 268 |
| X. | Petrie.—Ehrharta thomsoni | 356 |
| XI. | T. W. Kirk.—Palinurus tumidus | 314 |
| XII. | Knight.—Lichens | 368 |
| XIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 376 |
| XIV. | T. Kirk.—Euphrasia disperma | 396 |