# Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute/Volume 18

TRANSACTIONS
AND
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE,
1885.
VOL. XVIII.
(First of New Series)
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, 1886.
WELLINGTON: LYON AND BLAIR, PRINTERS, LAMBTON QUAY
TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HALL, LONDON, E.C.
PREFACE.
The present volume commences a new series of the "Transactions of the New Zealand Institute," in which, for convenience and economy, the size of the page has been reduced from royal to demy octavo. An alphabetical index has also been added to the volume for the first time. A General Alphabetical Index of Authors and Subjects, for the seventeen volumes which constitute the first series, has been prepared, and will be presented to all members of the Institute along with this volume.
J. H.
CONTENTS.
TRANSACTIONS.
I.—Miscellaneous. :
| | | | PAGES |
| Art. | I. | The Maori in Asia. By E. Tregear | 3–24 |
| | II. | On the Stone Weapons of the Moriori and the Maori. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | 24–30 |
| | III. | Notes on the Difference in Food Plants now used by Civilized Man as compared with those used in Prehistoric Times. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S. | 30–37 |
| | IV. | The Building Timbers of Auckland. By Edward Bartley, Architect | 37–41 |
| | V. | A Description of the New Volcano in the Friendly Islands, near Tongatabu. By the Rev. S. W. Baker, Premier of Tonga | 41–46 |
| | VI. | The Maori Language, with Remarks on the Reform of English Spelling. By James Coutts Crawford, F.G.S. | 46–58 |
| | VII. | The Non-Euclidian Geometry Vindicated: a Reply to Mr. Skey. By F. W. Frankland, F.I.A. | 58–69 |
| | VIII. | On a New Form of Seismograph. By F. Bull | 69–71 |
| II.—Zoology. ||||
| | IX. | On an Index-Collection for small Zoological Museums, in the Form of a Genealogical Tree of the Animal Kingdom. By T. Jeffery Parker, B.Sc, Professor of Biology in the University of Otago, and Curator of the University Museum | 73–78 |
| | X. | Notes on a Skeleton of Notornis, recently acquired by the Otago University Museum. By T. Jeffery Parker, B.Sc, C.M.Z.S. | 78–82 |
| | XI. | Remarks on the Feathers of two Species of Moa. By Taylor White | 83–84 |
| | XII. | Notes on New Zealand Ornithology: Observations on Pogonornis cincta (Dubus), Stitch-bird (Tiora). By A. Reischek, F.L.S. | 84–87 |
| | XIII. | Notes on New Zealand Ornithology: Observations on Procellaria parkinsoni (Grey); Brown Petrel (Taiko). By A. Reischek | 87–90 |
| | XIV. | Observations on Gould's Petrel (Hutton), Procellaria gouldi (Ohi), their Habits and Habitats. By A. Reischek | 90–91 |
| | XV. | Observations on Cook's Petrel (Grey), Procellaria cooki (Ti Ti), their Habits and Habitats. By A. Reischek | 92–93 ​ |
| | XVI. | Observations on Puffinus gavius (Forst.), Rain-bird (Hakoakoa), their Habits and Habitats. By A. Reischek | 93–97 |
| | XVII. | Observations on Puffinus assimilis (Gould), Totorore, their Habits and Habitats. By A. Reischek | 95–96 |
| | XVIII. | Observations on the Habits of New Zealand Birds, their Usefulness or Destructiveness to the Country. By A. Reischek | 96–104 |
| | XIX. | Notes on the Habits of some New Zealand Birds. By A. Reischek; communicated by Professor Parker | 105–107 |
| | XX. | Observations on Sphenodon punctatum, Fringe-back Lizard (Tuatara). By A. Reischek | 108–110 |
| | XXI. | Notes on the Habits of the Polecat, Ferret, Mongoose, Stoat, and Weasel. By A. Reischek | 110–112 |
| | XXII. | The Protection of Native Birds. By Hugh Martin | 112–117 |
| | XXIII. | Notes on the Bones of a Species of Sphenodon (S. diversum, Col.), apparently distinct from the species already known. By William Colenso, F.L.S. | 118–123 |
| | XXIV. | A List of the Native Birds of the Petane District, Hawke's Bay, with Notes and Observations. By A. Hamilton, of Petane | |
| | XXV. | A remarkable Variety of the New Zealand Pigeon (Carpophaga novæ-zealandiæ), with References to previous Notices. By T. W. Kirk | 129 |
| | XXVI. | Notice of an Instance of Abnormal Colouring in Platycercus auriceps, with Record of previous Notices of similar Variations. By T. W. Kirk | 129–130 |
| | XXVII. | On the Habits of Ocydromus australis. By W. W. Smith; communicated by Dr. Buller, C.M.G., F.R.S. | 131–134 |
| | XXVIII. | Description of Hybrid Ducks, bred from Common Duck (A. boschus) and Grey Duck (A. superciliosa). By Taylor White, Glengarrie, Napier | 134–135 |
| | XXIX. | Note on a large Sun-Fish (Orthagoriscus mola, L.), recently captured at Napier, Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton, of Petane | 135–136 |
| | XXX. | On a new Species of Chromodoris. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. | 137 |
| | XXXI. | On a new Paper-Nautilus (Argonauta bulleri). By T. W. Kirk | 138–139 |
| | XXXII. | Description of a new Pill-Millipede. By T. W. Kirk | 139–140 |
| | XXXIII. | Critical List of the Crustacea Malacostraca of New Zealand. By Geo. M. Thomson, F.L.S., and Chas. Chilton, M.A. | 141–159 |
| | XXXIV. | A new Species of Philygria. By Chas. Chilton, M.A. | 159–161 |
| | XXXV. | Description of New Zealand Micro-lepidoptera. By E. Meyrick. B.A. | 162–183 |
| | XXXVI. | Notes on Nomenclature of New Zealand Geometrina. By E. Meyrick, B.A. | 184 |
| | XXXVII. | On the Spiders of New Zealand. By A. T. Urquhart | 184–205 |
| | XXXVIII. | Description of Diadema nerina. By R. J. Kingsley | 205–208 |
| | XXXIX. | Life History of Epyaxa rosearia, Dbld. By A. Purdie, M.A. | 208–209 |
| | XL. | Notes on the so-called Vegetable Caterpillar of New Zealand. By A. Hamilton, of Petane | 209–213 |
| | XLI. | On the Metamorphosis of the Caddis Fly. By G. V. Hudson | 213–214 ​ |
| | XLII. | On some Specimens of Vorticellæ, collected in the neighbourhood of Wellington. By T. W. Kirk, Assistant, Geological Survey Department | 215–217 |
| III.—Botany. ||||
| | XLIII. | A Description of some newly-discovered Cryptogamic Plants, being a further Contribution towards the making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | 219–255 |
| | XLIV. | A Description of some newly-discovered and rare Indigenous Plants, being a further Contribution towards the making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso | 256–287 |
| | XLV. | A brief List of some British Plants (Weeds) lately noticed, apparently of recent Introduction into this part of the Colony, with a few Notes thereon. By W. Colenso | 288–290 |
| | XLVI. | On Clianthus puniceus, Sol. By W. Colenso | 291–295 |
| | XLVII. | Description of new Species of Native Plants. By D. Petrie, M.A. | 296–298 |
| | XLVIII. | On the Classification of the Algæ. By R. M. Laing, M.A. | 299–302 |
| | XLIX. | Observations on the Fucoideæ of Banks Peninsula. By R. M. Laing | 303–311 |
| | L. | On the Growth of Transplanted Trees. By J. Baber, C.E. | 311–314 |
| | LI. | Description of three new Species of Coprosma. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. | 315–317 |
| | LII. | On Cyttaria purdiei, Buch. By John Buchanan, F.L.S. | 317 |
| | LIII. | Additional Contributions to the Flora of the Nelson Provincial District. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | 318–324 |
| | LIV. | On a new Variety of Desmid. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 325 |
| IV.—Geology. ||||
| | LV. | On the Geology of Scinde Island. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | 327–332 |
| | LVI. | New Species of Tertiary Shells. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | 333–335 |
| | LVII. | The Wanganui System. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | 336–367 |
| | LVIII. | On the Age of the Napier Limestone. By A. McKay | 367–374 |
| V.—Astronomy. ||||
| | LIX. | The Total Eclipse of the Sun of the 9th September, 1885: being a Digest of Communications to the Institute on the subject | 375–394 |
| | LX. | The Maintenance of the Sun's Heat (Abstract of a Lecture). By Professor F. D. Brown | 394–399 |
| VI.—Chemistry. ||||
| | LXI. | On a new Mineral (Awaruite) from Barn Bay. By W. Skey | 401–402 |
| | LXII. | On Platinum Crystals in the Ironsands of Orepuki Goldfield. By W. S. Hamilton | 402–404 ​ |
| NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Seventeenth Annual Report | Seventeenth Annual Report | Seventeenth Annual Report | 407–408 |
| Accounts | Accounts | Accounts | 408 |
| PROCEEDINGS. ||||
| WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Notice of an Ancient Maori Kite | Notice of an Ancient Maori Kite | Notice of an Ancient Maori Kite | 411 |
| Notice of Helix hochstetteri | Notice of Helix hochstetteri | Notice of Helix hochstetteri | 411 |
| Notice of an Auriferous Pinolite | Notice of an Auriferous Pinolite | Notice of an Auriferous Pinolite | 411 |
| Notice of Occurrence of a Bonita and Turtle | Notice of Occurrence of a Bonita and Turtle | Notice of Occurrence of a Bonita and Turtle | 411 |
| Old Books exhibited | Old Books exhibited | Old Books exhibited | 411 |
| Notice of a Geological Collection from Kaikoura, made by Mr. McKay | Notice of a Geological Collection from Kaikoura, made by Mr. McKay | Notice of a Geological Collection from Kaikoura, made by Mr. McKay | 411 |
| Portrait of Manihera exhibited, and remarks | Portrait of Manihera exhibited, and remarks | Portrait of Manihera exhibited, and remarks | 411–412 |
| Presentation to Mr. John Buchanan, F.L.S. | Presentation to Mr. John Buchanan, F.L.S. | Presentation to Mr. John Buchanan, F.L.S. | 412 |
| Suggestion as to Uniformity of Expression in the Transactions. By A. de B. Brandon | Suggestion as to Uniformity of Expression in the Transactions. By A. de B. Brandon | Suggestion as to Uniformity of Expression in the Transactions. By A. de B. Brandon | 412 |
| Notice of a Trout caught in the Silverstream | Notice of a Trout caught in the Silverstream | Notice of a Trout caught in the Silverstream | 413 |
| Nomination of Member to vote in election of Governors of N.Z. Institute | Nomination of Member to vote in election of Governors of N.Z. Institute | Nomination of Member to vote in election of Governors of N.Z. Institute | 413 |
| On the Coniferous Plants in the Botanic Gardens at Wellington. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S. | On the Coniferous Plants in the Botanic Gardens at Wellington. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S. | On the Coniferous Plants in the Botanic Gardens at Wellington. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S. | 414 |
| Notice of a Trout caught in the Hutt River | Notice of a Trout caught in the Hutt River | Notice of a Trout caught in the Hutt River | 414 |
| Notice of Fourcroya longæva | Notice of Fourcroya longæva | Notice of Fourcroya longæva | 414 |
| Notice of Geological Collection from the Bounty and Antipodes Islands and Campbell Island | Notice of Geological Collection from the Bounty and Antipodes Islands and Campbell Island | Notice of Geological Collection from the Bounty and Antipodes Islands and Campbell Island | 414 |
| Notes on an Ancient Map of New Zealand | Notes on an Ancient Map of New Zealand | Notes on an Ancient Map of New Zealand | 414 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 414 |
| Report of the Microscopic Section | Report of the Microscopic Section | Report of the Microscopic Section | 415 |
| Journey to Murimotu and Ascent of Ruapehu. By J. Park | Journey to Murimotu and Ascent of Ruapehu. By J. Park | Journey to Murimotu and Ascent of Ruapehu. By J. Park | 415 |
| Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | 415 |
| AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Anniversary Address by the President | Abstract of Anniversary Address by the President | Abstract of Anniversary Address by the President | 416–419 |
| New Species of Carabidæ. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Carabidæ. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Carabidæ. By Captain T. Broun | 419 |
| Objections to the Theory of Evolution. By J. Buchanan | Objections to the Theory of Evolution. By J. Buchanan | Objections to the Theory of Evolution. By J. Buchanan | 419 |
| Notice of the Death of Mr. J. T. McKelvie | Notice of the Death of Mr. J. T. McKelvie | Notice of the Death of Mr. J. T. McKelvie | 419 |
| The Sphygmograph. By J. Murray Moore, M.D. | The Sphygmograph. By J. Murray Moore, M.D. | The Sphygmograph. By J. Murray Moore, M.D. | 420 |
| Prehistoric Weapons. By J. Martin, F.G.S. | Prehistoric Weapons. By J. Martin, F.G.S. | Prehistoric Weapons. By J. Martin, F.G.S. | 420 |
| The Influence of the Means of Transit on the Social Condition of the People. By S. Vaile | The Influence of the Means of Transit on the Social Condition of the People. By S. Vaile | The Influence of the Means of Transit on the Social Condition of the People. By S. Vaile | 420 |
| The Minerals of the Cape Colville Peninsula. By J. A. Pond | The Minerals of the Cape Colville Peninsula. By J. A. Pond | The Minerals of the Cape Colville Peninsula. By J. A. Pond | 421 |
| Notice of Maori Carved House in the Museum | Notice of Maori Carved House in the Museum | Notice of Maori Carved House in the Museum | 421 |
| Reference to a new Volcano in the Friendly Islands. By W. S. Lane | Reference to a new Volcano in the Friendly Islands. By W. S. Lane | Reference to a new Volcano in the Friendly Islands. By W. S. Lane | 421 |
| The Survival of the Fittest. By E. A. Mackechnie | The Survival of the Fittest. By E. A. Mackechnie | The Survival of the Fittest. By E. A. Mackechnie | 422–423 |
| Abstract of Report for 1885 |||
| Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | 423 |
| PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY. ||||
| Letter from the Widow of Dr. von Hochstetter | Letter from the Widow of Dr. von Hochstetter | Letter from the Widow of Dr. von Hochstetter | 424 |
| Lucretius. By Professor Haslam | Lucretius. By Professor Haslam | Lucretius. By Professor Haslam | 424 |
| Buddha and his Philosophy. By G. Hogben | Buddha and his Philosophy. By G. Hogben | Buddha and his Philosophy. By G. Hogben | 424 ​ |
| River Terraces. By Professor F. W. Hutton | River Terraces. By Professor F. W. Hutton | River Terraces. By Professor F. W. Hutton | 424 |
| Thought Transference. By R. M. Laing, M.A. | Thought Transference. By R. M. Laing, M.A. | Thought Transference. By R. M. Laing, M.A. | 425 |
| The Stone Age in Europe. By Professor F. W. Hutton | The Stone Age in Europe. By Professor F. W. Hutton | The Stone Age in Europe. By Professor F. W. Hutton | 425 |
| Annual Report |||
| Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | 426 |
| The Role af Phosphorus in Nature. By the President | The Role af Phosphorus in Nature. By the President | The Role af Phosphorus in Nature. By the President | 426 |
| Moas and Moa-hunters. By Professor J. von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | Moas and Moa-hunters. By Professor J. von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | Moas and Moa-hunters. By Professor J. von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | 426 |
| OTAGO INSTITUTE. ||||
| Protest against the Exportation of Tuataras | Protest against the Exportation of Tuataras | Protest against the Exportation of Tuataras | 427 |
| On the Preparation of Vegetable Tissues. By G. M. Thomson and Professor Parker | On the Preparation of Vegetable Tissues. By G. M. Thomson and Professor Parker | On the Preparation of Vegetable Tissues. By G. M. Thomson and Professor Parker | 427 |
| On Explosives. By Professor Scott | On Explosives. By Professor Scott | On Explosives. By Professor Scott | 427 |
| Description of a new Species of Acæna. By D. Petrie, M.A. | Description of a new Species of Acæna. By D. Petrie, M.A. | Description of a new Species of Acæna. By D. Petrie, M.A. | 428 |
| On Inebriety, and the Duty of the State with regard to Inebriates. By Dr. de Zouche | On Inebriety, and the Duty of the State with regard to Inebriates. By Dr. de Zouche | On Inebriety, and the Duty of the State with regard to Inebriates. By Dr. de Zouche | 428 |
| Resolution regarding the Publication of a new Handbook of the Phanerogamic Flora of New Zealand | Resolution regarding the Publication of a new Handbook of the Phanerogamic Flora of New Zealand | Resolution regarding the Publication of a new Handbook of the Phanerogamic Flora of New Zealand | 428 |
| On the Preparation of Sections of Bones and Teeth. By Dr. Lindo Ferguson | On the Preparation of Sections of Bones and Teeth. By Dr. Lindo Ferguson | On the Preparation of Sections of Bones and Teeth. By Dr. Lindo Ferguson | 428 |
| On the Preparation of Rock Sections. By Professor Ulrich | On the Preparation of Rock Sections. By Professor Ulrich | On the Preparation of Rock Sections. By Professor Ulrich | 428 |
| Notice of Trout from Lake Wakatipu. By Professor Parker | Notice of Trout from Lake Wakatipu. By Professor Parker | Notice of Trout from Lake Wakatipu. By Professor Parker | 428 |
| On the Early History of New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken | On the Early History of New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken | On the Early History of New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken | 428 |
| Regarding Evolution the Previous Question of Science. By Rev. Dr. Macgregor | Regarding Evolution the Previous Question of Science. By Rev. Dr. Macgregor | Regarding Evolution the Previous Question of Science. By Rev. Dr. Macgregor | 429 |
| Notice of Exhibits for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. By Professor Parker | Notice of Exhibits for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. By Professor Parker | Notice of Exhibits for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. By Professor Parker | 429 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 429 |
| Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | 429 |
| Abstract of Address by the Retiring President | Abstract of Address by the Retiring President | Abstract of Address by the Retiring President | 429–431 |
| WESTLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 432 |
| Election of Officers for 1885–86 | Election of Officers for 1885–86 | Election of Officers for 1885–86 | 432 |
| HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. ||||
| On the Rev. J. Pearson's Method of Computing Solar Eclipses and Occultations. By J. Harding | On the Rev. J. Pearson's Method of Computing Solar Eclipses and Occultations. By J. Harding | On the Rev. J. Pearson's Method of Computing Solar Eclipses and Occultations. By J. Harding | 433 |
| Notice of Neobalæna marginata, Stenorhynchus leptonyx, Hammer Shark, and Fossils from Takapau | Notice of Neobalæna marginata, Stenorhynchus leptonyx, Hammer Shark, and Fossils from Takapau | Notice of Neobalæna marginata, Stenorhynchus leptonyx, Hammer Shark, and Fossils from Takapau | 433 |
| On the Solar Eclipse. By T. Tanner | On the Solar Eclipse. By T. Tanner | On the Solar Eclipse. By T. Tanner | 433 |
| On the Solar Eclipse. By R. C. Harding | On the Solar Eclipse. By R. C. Harding | On the Solar Eclipse. By R. C. Harding | 433 |
| Notices of Phasma, Epiodon, Balænoptera rostrata, Coronula balænaris, and Conchoderma aurita | Notices of Phasma, Epiodon, Balænoptera rostrata, Coronula balænaris, and Conchoderma aurita | Notices of Phasma, Epiodon, Balænoptera rostrata, Coronula balænaris, and Conchoderma aurita | 433 |
| On the various Legends and Stories current among the Maoris relating to the Sea and Sea Monsters. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | On the various Legends and Stories current among the Maoris relating to the Sea and Sea Monsters. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | On the various Legends and Stories current among the Maoris relating to the Sea and Sea Monsters. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | 434 |
| Notice of a Flying-Fish, and of Fossils from the Upper Mohaka | Notice of a Flying-Fish, and of Fossils from the Upper Mohaka | Notice of a Flying-Fish, and of Fossils from the Upper Mohaka | 434 |
| On the Early Discovery of Moa Bones in New Zealand, and their Identification. By Mr. Hamilton | On the Early Discovery of Moa Bones in New Zealand, and their Identification. By Mr. Hamilton | On the Early Discovery of Moa Bones in New Zealand, and their Identification. By Mr. Hamilton | 434 |
| Notice of Moa Bones from the North Island. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | Notice of Moa Bones from the North Island. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | Notice of Moa Bones from the North Island. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | 434 |
| On some other Extinct Birds, more particularly the Dodo and the Great Auk | On some other Extinct Birds, more particularly the Dodo and the Great Auk | On some other Extinct Birds, more particularly the Dodo and the Great Auk | 434 |
| On the Study of Natural History. By Mr. Hamilton | On the Study of Natural History. By Mr. Hamilton | On the Study of Natural History. By Mr. Hamilton | 435 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 435 |
| Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | 435 ​ |
| SOUTHLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 436 |
| On Sound. By A. Ireland | On Sound. By A. Ireland | On Sound. By A. Ireland | 436 |
| On the Geology of the Bluff District. By W. S. Hamilton |||
| On Optical Illusions. By G. Baker | On Optical Illusions. By G. Baker | On Optical Illusions. By G. Baker | 436 |
| On Romance and Sensationalism. By Rev. H. Stocker | On Romance and Sensationalism. By Rev. H. Stocker | On Romance and Sensationalism. By Rev. H. Stocker | 436 |
| On Respiration. By D. Macpherson | On Respiration. By D. Macpherson | On Respiration. By D. Macpherson | 436 |
| On Encrinites and Crinoids. By E. Webber | On Encrinites and Crinoids. By E. Webber | On Encrinites and Crinoids. By E. Webber | 436 |
| On Blood, and the Circulation. By Dr. Closs | On Blood, and the Circulation. By Dr. Closs | On Blood, and the Circulation. By Dr. Closs | 436 |
| On Population. By A. Ireland | On Population. By A. Ireland | On Population. By A. Ireland | 436 |
| Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | Election of Officers for 1886 | 436 |
| NELSON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 437 |
| Election of Officers for 1885–86 | Election of Officers for 1885–86 | Election of Officers for 1885–86 | 437 |
| A Rain Chart for the Year. By the Bishop of Nelson | A Rain Chart for the Year. By the Bishop of Nelson | A Rain Chart for the Year. By the Bishop of Nelson | 437 |
| Nomination of a Member to vote for a Governor of the New Zealand Institute | Nomination of a Member to vote for a Governor of the New Zealand Institute | Nomination of a Member to vote for a Governor of the New Zealand Institute | 437 |
| On Telegraphy. By J. C. Lockley | On Telegraphy. By J. C. Lockley | On Telegraphy. By J. C. Lockley | 437 |
| Description of the Stalactite Caves at Collingwood. By J. S. Browning | Description of the Stalactite Caves at Collingwood. By J. S. Browning | Description of the Stalactite Caves at Collingwood. By J. S. Browning | 437 |
| APPENDIX. ||||
| Meteorological Statistics for 1885 | Meteorological Statistics for 1885 | Meteorological Statistics for 1885 | 441 |
| Notes on the Weather during 1885 | Notes on the Weather during 1885 | Notes on the Weather during 1885 | 442 |
| Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1885 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1885 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1885 | 443 |
| Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | 444 |
| Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | 445 |
| 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 | 460 |
| Alphabetical Index | Alphabetical Index | Alphabetical Index | 465 |
| Preface | Preface | Preface | iii. |
| Contents | Contents | Contents | v.–x. |
| List of Plates | List of Plates | List of Plates | xi. |
| Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute | Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute | Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute | xiii. |
| 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 | xiii.–xvi. |
| List of Incorporated Societies | List of Incorporated Societies | List of Incorporated Societies | xvi. |
| 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 | xvi.–xix. |
LIST OF PLATES.
| | Author | | TO FACE PAGE |
| I. | Haast.—Stone Weapons | | 24 |
| II. | White.—Moa Feathers | | 82 |
| III. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | | 84 |
| IV. | T. W. Kirk—Argonauta | | 138 |
| V. | Chilton.—Crustacea | | 160 |
| VI. | Urquhart.—Spiders | | 184 |
| VII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | | 188 |
| VIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | | 192 |
| IX. | Hudson.—Caddis Fly | | 214 |
| X. | Laing.—Algæ | | 300 |
| Xa. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | | 302 |
| XI. | Buchanan.—Cyttaria | | 316 |
| XII. | Hutton.—Wanganui Series | | 336 |
| XIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | | 342 |
| XIV. | Various.—Solar Eclipse | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 394 |
| XV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 394 |
| XVI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 394 |