# Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute/Volume 16

TRANSACTIONS
AND
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE,
1883.
VOL. XVI.
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, 1884.
WELLINGTON: LYON AND BLAIR, PRINTERS, LAMBTON QUAY
TRUBNER & CO., 60, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON.
CORRIGENDUM.
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CONTENTS.
TRANSACTIONS.
I.—Zoology. :
| | | | PAGES |
| Art. | I. | Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-Lepidoptera. By E. Meyrick, B.A. | 1–49 |
| | II. | A Monograph of the New Zealand Geometrina. By E. Meyrick | 49–113 |
| | III. | Notes on a Native Species of Mantis. By T. H. Potts. With a Descriptive Note, by Prof. Hutton | 113–118 |
| | IV. | Description of a new Species of Cidaria (Lepidoptera). By R. W. Fereday, M.E.S.L. | 119–120 |
| | V. | Further Notes on Coccidæ in New Zealand, with Descriptions of new Species. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 120–144 |
| | VI. | On the Anatomy of Sepioteuthis bilineata, Quoy and Gaimard. By H. B. Kirk, M.A. | 145–160 |
| | VII. | Notes on some New Zealand Land Shells, with Descriptions of new Species. By Prof. F. W. Hutton | 161–186 |
| | VIII. | Revision of the Land Mollusca of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton | 186–212 |
| | IX. | Notes on some Marine Mollusca, with Descriptions of new Species. By Prof. F. W. Hutton | 212–216 |
| | X. | Revision of the recent Rhachiglossate Mollusca of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton | 216–233 |
| | XI. | Descriptions of new Crustaceans. By Geo. M. Thomson, F.L.S. | 234–240 |
| | XII. | On a new Species of Daphnia. By Geo. M. Thomson | 240–241 |
| | XIII. | On the New Zealand Pycnogonida, with Descriptions of new Species. By Geo. M. Thomson | 242–248 |
| | XIV. | Additions to the Sessile-eyed Crustacea of New Zealand. By Charles Chilton, M.A. | 249–265 |
| | XV. | On the Habits of Earth-Worms in New Zealand. By A. T. Urquhart | 266–275 |
| | XVI. | Effect of Cold on Fishes. By Neil Heath | 275–278 |
| | XVII. | On the Occurrence of Phalaropus fulicarius, Pennant (the Red Phalarope), in New Zealand. By Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S | 279–280 |
| | XVIII. | On the Occurrence of the Spinous Shark (Echinorhinus spinosus) in New Zealand Waters. By T. Jeffery Parker, B.Sc. Lond., Professor of Biology in the University of Otago | 280–281 |
| | XIX. | On a Torpedo (T. fusca, ? n. sp.) recently caught near Dunedin. By T. Jeffery Parker | 281–284 |
| | XX. | On a Specimen of the Great Ribbon Fish (Regalecus argenteus, n. sp.), lately obtained at Moeraki, Otago. By T. Jeffery Parker | 284–296 |
| | XXI. | On the Structure of the Head in Palinurus, with especial Reference to the Classification of the Genus. By T. Jeffery Parker | 297–307 |
| | XXII. | Observations on the Breeding Habits of the Eastern Golden Plover (Charadrius fulvus). By C. H. Robson. Communicated by W. L. Buller, C.M.G,, Sc.D., F.R.S. | 308 ​ |
| | XXIII. | On some rare Species of New Zealand Birds. By Walter L. Buller | 308–318 |
| | XXIV. | On Hieracidea novæ-zealandiæ and H. brunnea. By W. W. Smith. Communicated by Dr. Buller | 318–322 |
| | XXV. | Notes on New Zealand Ichthyology. By Dr. Hector | 322–323 |
| II.—Botany. ||||
| | XXVI. | A further Contribution towards making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | 325–363 |
| | XXVII. | On the Occurrence of the Fern Botrychium lunaria, Sw., (Moonwort) in New Zealand. By J. D. Enys | 363–364 |
| | XXVIII. | A Bird-killing Tree. By R. H. Govett | 364–366 |
| | XXIX. | Notes on Botrychium lunaria. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | 366–367 |
| | XXX. | Botanical Notes. By T. Kirk | 367–368 |
| | XXXI. | Notice of the Occurrence of a Species of Rhagodia at Port Nicholson. By T. Kirk | 369–370 |
| | XXXII. | Description of a new Pine. By T. Kirk | 370–371 |
| | XXXIII. | Description of new Plants collected on Stewart Island. By T. Kirk | 371–374 |
| | XXXIV. | Notice of the Discovery of Amphibromus in New Zealand, with Description of a new Species. By T. Kirk | 374–375 |
| | XXXV. | On Lycopodium varium, R. Br., and L. billardieri, Spring., with Description of a new Form. By T. Kirk | 376–377 |
| | XXXVI. | Notes on Carmichælia, with Descriptions of new Species. By T. Kirk | 378–382 |
| | XXXVII. | Description of a new Roseaceous Plant. By R. Brown. Communicated by Professor F. W. Hutton | 382 |
| | XXXVIII. | On the natural Spread of the Eucalyptus in the Karaka District. By A. T. Urquhart | 383–384 |
| | XXXIX. | On the Botany of the Thames Goldfields. By J. Adams, B.A. | 385–393 |
| | XL. | Notice of Olearia hectori, Hook. f. By D. Petrie, M.A. | 393–394 |
| | XLI. | Notes on new Species of Plants. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S. | 394–396 |
| | XLII. | Botanical Notes. By J. Buchanan | 397 |
| | XLIII. | Campbell Island and its Flora. By J. Buchanan | 398–400 |
| | XLIV. | On the Lichenographia of New Zealand. By Charles Knight, F.L.S. | 400–408 |
| | XLV. | Notice of the Discovery of the genus Rhagodia in New Zealand. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S., Curator of the Auckland Museum. | 408–409 |
| | XLVI. | Additions to the New Zealand Flora. By T. F. Cheeseman | 409–413 |
| | XLVII. | A Revision of the New Zealand Species of Carex. By T. F. Cheeseman | 414–442 |
| III.—Chemistry. ||||
| | XLVIII. | On the Pottery Clays of the Auckland District. By J. A. Pond | 443–446 |
| IV.—Geology. ||||
| | XLIX. | A few Notes on Thermal Springs at Lyttelton. By R. M. Laing | 447–448 |
| | L. | On the Occurrence of some new Minerals in New Zealand. By S. Herbert Cox, F.C.S., F.G.S., Assist. Geologist & Inspector of Mines | 448–449 |
| | LI. | On the Lower Gorge of the Waimakariri. By Captain F. W. Hutton | 449–454 |
| | LII. | Recent Discoveries in the Neighbourhood of Milford Sound. By Donald Sutherland. Communicated by A. McKay | 454–458 |
| | LIII. | Direct Evidence of a Change in the Elevation of the Waikato District. By Ashley Hunter, C.E. | 459–460 ​ |
| V.—Miscellaneous. ||||
| | LIV. | Some Remarks upon the Distribution of the Organic Productions of New Zealand. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S. | 461–467 |
| | LV. | On the Brown Trout introduced into Otago.—Paper No. 2. By W. Arthur, C.E. | 467–512 |
| | LVI. | Sorghum Experiment, 1882–83. By Mr. Justice Gillies | 512–517 |
| | LVII. | The Law of Gavelkind. A reply to Messrs. Wallace and George. By Coleman Phillips | 518–532 |
| NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Fifteenth Annual Report of the Board of Governors | Fifteenth Annual Report of the Board of Governors | Fifteenth Annual Report of the Board of Governors | 535 |
| Accounts of the New Zealand Institute 1882–83 | Accounts of the New Zealand Institute 1882–83 | Accounts of the New Zealand Institute 1882–83 | 536 |
| Reports on Museum, Geological Survey, Publications, Libraries, Meteorology, Observatory, and Laboratory | Reports on Museum, Geological Survey, Publications, Libraries, Meteorology, Observatory, and Laboratory | Reports on Museum, Geological Survey, Publications, Libraries, Meteorology, Observatory, and Laboratory | 536–544 |
| PROCEEDINGS. ||||
| WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Address by President. (Abstract) | Address by President. (Abstract) | Address by President. (Abstract) | 547 |
| Remarks on the Volcanoes of the Sandwich Islands. By Dr. Hutchinson | Remarks on the Volcanoes of the Sandwich Islands. By Dr. Hutchinson | Remarks on the Volcanoes of the Sandwich Islands. By Dr. Hutchinson | 547 |
| On the Igneous Rocks of the East Coast of Wellington. By A. McKay. (Abstract) | On the Igneous Rocks of the East Coast of Wellington. By A. McKay. (Abstract) | On the Igneous Rocks of the East Coast of Wellington. By A. McKay. (Abstract) | 547–548 |
| Notes on Monstrosities in Animals. By Dr. Newman. (Abstract) | Notes on Monstrosities in Animals. By Dr. Newman. (Abstract) | Notes on Monstrosities in Animals. By Dr. Newman. (Abstract) | 548 |
| On the History of the Aorere River, Collingwood, since the Miocene times. By S. H. Cox, F.G.S. (Abstract) | On the History of the Aorere River, Collingwood, since the Miocene times. By S. H. Cox, F.G.S. (Abstract) | On the History of the Aorere River, Collingwood, since the Miocene times. By S. H. Cox, F.G.S. (Abstract) | 548 |
| Remarks on Gold-bearing Quartz from Port Nicholson. By Dr. Hector | Remarks on Gold-bearing Quartz from Port Nicholson. By Dr. Hector | Remarks on Gold-bearing Quartz from Port Nicholson. By Dr. Hector | 548–549 |
| Note on a Calf of Kogia breviceps. By Dr. Hector | Note on a Calf of Kogia breviceps. By Dr. Hector | Note on a Calf of Kogia breviceps. By Dr. Hector | 549 |
| Note on a Fossil Ammonite from Nugget Point. By A. McKay | Note on a Fossil Ammonite from Nugget Point. By A. McKay | Note on a Fossil Ammonite from Nugget Point. By A. McKay | 549 |
| On Earth Tremors and Earthquakes. By the Hon. R. Hart. (Abstract) | On Earth Tremors and Earthquakes. By the Hon. R. Hart. (Abstract) | On Earth Tremors and Earthquakes. By the Hon. R. Hart. (Abstract) | 549 |
| On a new Cuttlefish (Tremoctopus robsonianus), obtained by C. H. Robson at Napier. By T. W. Kirk. (Abstract) | On a new Cuttlefish (Tremoctopus robsonianus), obtained by C. H. Robson at Napier. By T. W. Kirk. (Abstract) | On a new Cuttlefish (Tremoctopus robsonianus), obtained by C. H. Robson at Napier. By T. W. Kirk. (Abstract) | 549–550 |
| On the Occurrence of English Butterflies for the first time, at least in Wellington District. By T. W. Kirk. (Abstract) | On the Occurrence of English Butterflies for the first time, at least in Wellington District. By T. W. Kirk. (Abstract) | On the Occurrence of English Butterflies for the first time, at least in Wellington District. By T. W. Kirk. (Abstract) | 550 |
| On certain Phenomena of Burning Camphor in Water. By W. Skey. (Abstract) | On certain Phenomena of Burning Camphor in Water. By W. Skey. (Abstract) | On certain Phenomena of Burning Camphor in Water. By W. Skey. (Abstract) | 550 |
| On the Origin of the Old Lake Basins of Otago. By A. McKay. (Abstract) | On the Origin of the Old Lake Basins of Otago. By A. McKay. (Abstract) | On the Origin of the Old Lake Basins of Otago. By A. McKay. (Abstract) | 550–551 |
| Description of an Aerolite at Urenui. By F. L. Dodds | Description of an Aerolite at Urenui. By F. L. Dodds | Description of an Aerolite at Urenui. By F. L. Dodds | 551 |
| Note of Oranges grown at Bay of Islands. | Note of Oranges grown at Bay of Islands. | Note of Oranges grown at Bay of Islands. | 551 |
| Remarks concerning the Greenway Floating Breakwater. By J. C. Crawford. (Abstract) | Remarks concerning the Greenway Floating Breakwater. By J. C. Crawford. (Abstract) | Remarks concerning the Greenway Floating Breakwater. By J. C. Crawford. (Abstract) | 551 |
| On the Storage of Energy by utilizing Water-power. By J. C. Crawford. (Abstract) | On the Storage of Energy by utilizing Water-power. By J. C. Crawford. (Abstract) | On the Storage of Energy by utilizing Water-power. By J. C. Crawford. (Abstract) | 552 |
| Remarks on Tidal Waves. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | Remarks on Tidal Waves. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | Remarks on Tidal Waves. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | 552 |
| On the Lower Miocene Formation in New Zealand. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | On the Lower Miocene Formation in New Zealand. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | On the Lower Miocene Formation in New Zealand. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | 552 |
| On Earthquake Disturbances in the Ocean. By Dr. Hector | On Earthquake Disturbances in the Ocean. By Dr. Hector | On Earthquake Disturbances in the Ocean. By Dr. Hector | 553 |
| Remarks on the Maori Rat. By the Hon. G. R. Johnson | Remarks on the Maori Rat. By the Hon. G. R. Johnson | Remarks on the Maori Rat. By the Hon. G. R. Johnson | 553–554 |
| Notes on a Fragment of Samaritan Pentateuch. By T. W. Pennefather, LL.M. (Abstract) | Notes on a Fragment of Samaritan Pentateuch. By T. W. Pennefather, LL.M. (Abstract) | Notes on a Fragment of Samaritan Pentateuch. By T. W. Pennefather, LL.M. (Abstract) | 554–555 |
| On Oscillations of the Barograph and Celestial Glows, and their connection with recent Tidal Disturbances. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | On Oscillations of the Barograph and Celestial Glows, and their connection with recent Tidal Disturbances. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | On Oscillations of the Barograph and Celestial Glows, and their connection with recent Tidal Disturbances. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | 555–556 |
| Abstract of Report for 1883 | Abstract of Report for 1883 | Abstract of Report for 1883 | 556–557 |
| Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | 557 |
| Non-Euclidean Geometry vindicated, being a Reply to Mr. Frankland. By W. Skey | Non-Euclidean Geometry vindicated, being a Reply to Mr. Frankland. By W. Skey | Non-Euclidean Geometry vindicated, being a Reply to Mr. Frankland. By W. Skey | 557 |
| On Sunset Glows. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | On Sunset Glows. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | On Sunset Glows. By Dr. Hector. (Abstract) | 557 ​ |
| AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Anniversary Address by the President. (Abstract) | Anniversary Address by the President. (Abstract) | Anniversary Address by the President. (Abstract) | 558 |
| On a new Genus of Silphida. By Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. | On a new Genus of Silphida. By Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. | On a new Genus of Silphida. By Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. | 558 |
| Our Water Supply. By Mr. Justice Gillies | Our Water Supply. By Mr. Justice Gillies | Our Water Supply. By Mr. Justice Gillies | 558 |
| Descriptions of some new Species of Beetles of the Genus Sagola. By Captain T. Broun | Descriptions of some new Species of Beetles of the Genus Sagola. By Captain T. Broun | Descriptions of some new Species of Beetles of the Genus Sagola. By Captain T. Broun | 558 |
| The Law of Tolerance. By E. A. Mackechnie | The Law of Tolerance. By E. A. Mackechnie | The Law of Tolerance. By E. A. Mackechnie | 558 |
| Comparative Philology and its relation to Polynesia. By Prof. T. G. Tucker | Comparative Philology and its relation to Polynesia. By Prof. T. G. Tucker | Comparative Philology and its relation to Polynesia. By Prof. T. G. Tucker | 559 |
| New Species of Carabidæ. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Carabidæ. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Carabidæ. By Captain T. Broun | 559 |
| A Visit to Lord Howe's Group, Central Polynesia. By G. H. Moore | A Visit to Lord Howe's Group, Central Polynesia. By G. H. Moore | A Visit to Lord Howe's Group, Central Polynesia. By G. H. Moore | 559 |
| Psychological Investigations. By W. D. Campbell, F.G.S. | Psychological Investigations. By W. D. Campbell, F.G.S. | Psychological Investigations. By W. D. Campbell, F.G.S. | 559 |
| New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun | 559 |
| The Spell of the Supernatural. By E. A. Mackechnie | The Spell of the Supernatural. By E. A. Mackechnie | The Spell of the Supernatural. By E. A. Mackechnie | 559 |
| New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun | 559 |
| The Citizenship of Women. By Dr. Wallis | The Citizenship of Women. By Dr. Wallis | The Citizenship of Women. By Dr. Wallis | 560 |
| The New Zealand Railways. By S. Vaile | The New Zealand Railways. By S. Vaile | The New Zealand Railways. By S. Vaile | 560 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 560 |
| Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | 560 |
| PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY ||||
| The Small Birds Question. By M. Murphy | The Small Birds Question. By M. Murphy | The Small Birds Question. By M. Murphy | 561 |
| On the Artesian Water Supply of Christchurch. By G. Gray | On the Artesian Water Supply of Christchurch. By G. Gray | On the Artesian Water Supply of Christchurch. By G. Gray | 561 |
| On the Economic Limit to the Use of Reservoirs. By E. Dobson | On the Economic Limit to the Use of Reservoirs. By E. Dobson | On the Economic Limit to the Use of Reservoirs. By E. Dobson | 561 |
| Notes on the Fertilization of Red Clover. By J. B. Armstrong | Notes on the Fertilization of Red Clover. By J. B. Armstrong | Notes on the Fertilization of Red Clover. By J. B. Armstrong | 561 |
| A Visit to the Central Alps of New Zealand. By Dr. R. von Lendenfeld | A Visit to the Central Alps of New Zealand. By Dr. R. von Lendenfeld | A Visit to the Central Alps of New Zealand. By Dr. R. von Lendenfeld | 562 |
| The Germ Theory of Disease, with special reference to the Infectiveness of Consumption. By Dr. R. H. Bakewell | The Germ Theory of Disease, with special reference to the Infectiveness of Consumption. By Dr. R. H. Bakewell | The Germ Theory of Disease, with special reference to the Infectiveness of Consumption. By Dr. R. H. Bakewell | 562 |
| On the Hot Winds of Canterbury. By F. Barkas | On the Hot Winds of Canterbury. By F. Barkas | On the Hot Winds of Canterbury. By F. Barkas | 562 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 563 |
| Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | 563 |
| OTAGO INSTITUTE. ||||
| Embryos of Callorhynchus antarcticus described. By Dr. T. J. Parker | Embryos of Callorhynchus antarcticus described. By Dr. T. J. Parker | Embryos of Callorhynchus antarcticus described. By Dr. T. J. Parker | 564 |
| The Nationalization of Land. By F. R. Chapman | The Nationalization of Land. By F. R. Chapman | The Nationalization of Land. By F. R. Chapman | 564–565 |
| The Lower Harbour and Bar of Otago. By G. M. Barr, C.E. | The Lower Harbour and Bar of Otago. By G. M. Barr, C.E. | The Lower Harbour and Bar of Otago. By G. M. Barr, C.E. | 565 |
| Skeleton of Porbeagle Shark exhibited. By Dr. Barker | Skeleton of Porbeagle Shark exhibited. By Dr. Barker | Skeleton of Porbeagle Shark exhibited. By Dr. Barker | 565 |
| Technical Education. By Prof. Mainwaring Brown | Technical Education. By Prof. Mainwaring Brown | Technical Education. By Prof. Mainwaring Brown | 565 |
| New Species of Coprosma. By D. Petrie | New Species of Coprosma. By D. Petrie | New Species of Coprosma. By D. Petrie | 565 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 566 |
| Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | 566 |
| Science and Ordinary Knowledge. By A. Montgomery | Science and Ordinary Knowledge. By A. Montgomery | Science and Ordinary Knowledge. By A. Montgomery | 566 |
| WESTLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 567 |
| HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. ||||
| Election of Officers for 1883 | Election of Officers for 1883 | Election of Officers for 1883 | 568 |
| Abstract of Annual Report for 1882 | Abstract of Annual Report for 1882 | Abstract of Annual Report for 1882 | 568 |
| Contributions towards a better Knowledge of the Maori Race. Part V. On the Hawaiki of the Maoris and the Greenstone Legends. Division I. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | Contributions towards a better Knowledge of the Maori Race. Part V. On the Hawaiki of the Maoris and the Greenstone Legends. Division I. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | Contributions towards a better Knowledge of the Maori Race. Part V. On the Hawaiki of the Maoris and the Greenstone Legends. Division I. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | 568 |
| The Indigenous Vegetable Products of the Country. By W. Colenso | The Indigenous Vegetable Products of the Country. By W. Colenso | The Indigenous Vegetable Products of the Country. By W. Colenso | 569 ​ |
| Notes on Zoological Specimens. By Mr. Hamilton | Notes on Zoological Specimens. By Mr. Hamilton | Notes on Zoological Specimens. By Mr. Hamilton | 569 |
| On the Men of Science who preceded us in these Seas and Lands, with particular reference to their labours, adventures, and tragical ends. By W. Colenso. | On the Men of Science who preceded us in these Seas and Lands, with particular reference to their labours, adventures, and tragical ends. By W. Colenso. | On the Men of Science who preceded us in these Seas and Lands, with particular reference to their labours, adventures, and tragical ends. By W. Colenso. | 569 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 570 |
| SOUTHLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| On the Distribution of Seeds. By J. C. Thomson | On the Distribution of Seeds. By J. C. Thomson | On the Distribution of Seeds. By J. C. Thomson | 571 |
| On the Physical Geography of the North Island. By J. T. Thomson | On the Physical Geography of the North Island. By J. T. Thomson | On the Physical Geography of the North Island. By J. T. Thomson | 571 |
| On the Physiology of Plants and Tree Life. By W. S. Hamilton | On the Physiology of Plants and Tree Life. By W. S. Hamilton | On the Physiology of Plants and Tree Life. By W. S. Hamilton | 571 |
| On Wind in Southland. By J. T. Thomson | On Wind in Southland. By J. T. Thomson | On Wind in Southland. By J. T. Thomson | 571 |
| On Lunar Influences and Popular Fallacies connected therewith. By the Rev Mr. Fairclough | On Lunar Influences and Popular Fallacies connected therewith. By the Rev Mr. Fairclough | On Lunar Influences and Popular Fallacies connected therewith. By the Rev Mr. Fairclough | 571 |
| On the Resources of Southland. By Mr. Scandrett | On the Resources of Southland. By Mr. Scandrett | On the Resources of Southland. By Mr. Scandrett | 571 |
| On the Coal and Lignite Deposits of Southland. By W. S. Hamilton | On the Coal and Lignite Deposits of Southland. By W. S. Hamilton | On the Coal and Lignite Deposits of Southland. By W. S. Hamilton | 571 |
| On certain Finds of Moa bones. By Mr. Webber | On certain Finds of Moa bones. By Mr. Webber | On certain Finds of Moa bones. By Mr. Webber | 571 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 572 |
| Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | 572 |
| NELSON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Formation of Society | Formation of Society | Formation of Society | 573 |
| Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | 573 |
| Inaugural Address by the President. (Abstract) | Inaugural Address by the President. (Abstract) | Inaugural Address by the President. (Abstract) | 573–575 |
| Notes on the Mineral Resources of New Zealand. By J. Park | Notes on the Mineral Resources of New Zealand. By J. Park | Notes on the Mineral Resources of New Zealand. By J. Park | 575 |
| On Forest Culture. By Mr. Hackett | On Forest Culture. By Mr. Hackett | On Forest Culture. By Mr. Hackett | 576 |
| Description of Fossils. By J. Park | Description of Fossils. By J. Park | Description of Fossils. By J. Park | 576 |
| Description of a new Octopus. By J. Paul | Description of a new Octopus. By J. Paul | Description of a new Octopus. By J. Paul | 576 |
| On the Formation of a Sanitary Section. By Col. Walcott | On the Formation of a Sanitary Section. By Col. Walcott | On the Formation of a Sanitary Section. By Col. Walcott | 576 |
| The Drift Beds of Wakapuaka and the Port Hills, with some Remarks on the Boulder Bank and its Formation. By W. Wells | The Drift Beds of Wakapuaka and the Port Hills, with some Remarks on the Boulder Bank and its Formation. By W. Wells | The Drift Beds of Wakapuaka and the Port Hills, with some Remarks on the Boulder Bank and its Formation. By W. Wells | 576 |
| On the Leg Bones of a new Species of Kiwi. By Prof. von Haast. (Abstract) | On the Leg Bones of a new Species of Kiwi. By Prof. von Haast. (Abstract) | On the Leg Bones of a new Species of Kiwi. By Prof. von Haast. (Abstract) | 576–577 |
| APPENDIX. ||||
| Meteorological Statistics for 1883 | Meteorological Statistics for 1883 | Meteorological Statistics for 1883 | xliii |
| Notes on the Weather during 1883 | Notes on the Weather during 1883 | Notes on the Weather during 1883 | xliv |
| Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1883 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1883 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1883 | xlv |
| Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | xlvi |
| Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | xlvi–lix |
| List of Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented | List of Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented | List of Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented | lx–lxii |
| Corrigendum | Corrigendum | Corrigendum | iii |
| 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 |
| Abstracts of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute | Abstracts of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute | Abstracts 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 the Rules | Officers of Incorporated Societies and Extracts from the Rules | Officers of Incorporated Societies and Extracts from the Rules | xiv–xvii |
| Anniversary Address of the President, His Excellency Sir W. F. D. Jervois, G.C.M.G., C.B., etc. | Anniversary Address of the President, His Excellency Sir W. F. D. Jervois, G.C.M.G., C.B., etc. | Anniversary Address of the President, His Excellency Sir W. F. D. Jervois, G.C.M.G., C.B., etc. | xix–xxxix |
LIST OF PLATES.
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| Plate. I. | Maskell.—Coccidæ | 128 |
| II. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 136 |
| III. | H. B. Kirk.—Sepioteuthis bilineata | 148 |
| IV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 148 |
| V. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 152 |
| VI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 152 |
| VII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 160 |
| VIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 160 |
| IX. | Hutton.—Land Shells | 168 |
| X. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 176 |
| XI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„and Marine Mollusca | 184 |
| XII. | G. M. Thomson.—Crustaceans | 240 |
| XIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„and Daphnia | 240 |
| XIV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„Pycnogonida | 248 |
| XV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 248 |
| XVI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 248 |
| XVII. | Chilton.—Sessile-eyed Crustacea | 256 |
| XVIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 256 |
| XIX. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 264 |
| XX. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 264 |
| XXI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 264 |
| XXII. | Parker.—Torpedo fusca | 284 |
| XXIII. | {{{1}}}„Regalecus argenteus | 288 |
| XXIV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 296 |
| XXV. | {{{1}}}„Palinurus | 304 |
| XXVI. | T. Kirk.—Podocarpus acutifolius | 370 |
| XXVII. | {{{1}}}„Brachycome thomsonii | 372 |
| XXVIII. | {{{1}}}„Amphibromus fluitans | 374 |
| XXIX. | {{{1}}}„Lycopodium varium var. gracile | 376 |
| XXX. | {{{1}}}„Carmichælia enysii | 378 |
| XXXI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„uniflora | 380 |
| XXXII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„williamsii | 380 |
| XXXIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„kirkii | 382 |
| XXXIV. | Buchanan.—Plagianthus linariifolia and P. divaricatus | 394 |
| XXXV. | {{{1}}}„Hectorella elongata and H. cæspitosa | 394 |
| XXXVI. | {{{1}}}„Sophora prostrata | 396 |
| XXXVII. | {{{1}}}„Pleurophyllum hookeri | 396 |
| XXXVIII. | {{{1}}}„Views of Campbell Island | 398 |
| XXXIX. | Knight.—Lichens | 400 |
| XL. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 404 |
| XLI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 406 |
| XLII. | Sutherland.—Chart of Discoveries near Milford Sound | 456 |
| XLIII. | Arthur.—Brown Trout | 480 |
| XLIV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 496 |