# Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute/Volume 17

TRANSACTIONS
AND
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE,
1884.
VOL. XVII.
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, 1885.
WELLINGTON: LYON AND BLAIR, PRINTERS, LAMBTON QUAY
TRUBNER & CO., 60, PATERNOSTER ROW, LONDON.
CORRIGENDA.
| PAGE. |
| 5, | line 3 from bottom, for corner read cornu |
| 13, 16, 19 and 20, for Plate VII. read Plate VIII. |
| 16, | line 9, read Chermes (Anisophleba) pini, |
| 20 and 31, for Plate VIII. read Plate VII. |
| 151, | line 20, for Phaomidæ read Phasmidæ |
| 158, | line 19, for Pupirora read Pupivora |
| 167, | to last 3 lines in table of dimensions, add from snout |
| 179, | line 16, for Wairau read Wairoa |
| 260, | line 1, for luteo-vivens read luteo-virens |
| 263, | line 10 from bottom, for vividulum read viridulum |
| 268, | line 22, for hyssoid read byssoid |
| 270, | line 23, for primatisect read pinnatisect |
| 274, | line 10 from bottom, for isolated read abundant |
| 293, | line 11, for heavier read hairier |
| 314, | line 22, for pisaniopsis read pisanopsis |
| 342, | line 9 from bottom, for lakes read caves |
| 361, | line 14, for Timaru read London |
| 369, | line 21, for straum read steam |
| 369, | line 14 from bottom, for Maddeburg read Magdeburg |
| 372, | line 23, for lava read Java |
| 376, | line 4, for Secchi read Facchini |
| 376, | line 8 from bottom, for Breithom read Breithorn |
| 384, | line 22, for intense read vitreous |
| 403, | line 22, for Cosee read Coxe |
CONTENTS.
TRANSACTIONS.
I.—Zoology. :
| | | | PAGES |
| Art. | I. | Notes on the Skeleton and Baleen of a Fin-whale (Balænoptera musculus?) recently acquired by the Otago University Museum. By T. Jeffery Parker, B. Sc. Lond., Professor of Biology in the University of Otago | 3–13 |
| | II. | Note on an Aphidian Insect infesting Pine Trees, with Observations on the Name "Chermes" or "Kermes." By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 13–19 |
| | III. | On a Parasite of the Penguin. By W. M. Maskell | 19–20 |
| | IV. | Further Notes on Coccidæ in New Zealand. By W. M. Maskell | 20–31 |
| | V. | On the Spiders of New Zealand. By A. T. Urquhart | 31–53 |
| | VI. | The Fresh-water Shells of New Zealand belonging to the Family Limnæidæ. By Professor F. W. Hutton | 54–58 |
| | VII. | Description of a new Species of Paper Nautilus (Argonauta gracilis). By T. W. Kirk | 58–59 |
| | VIII. | Notice of the Occurrence of the Eastern Golden Plover (Charadrius fulvus, Gml.) near Wellington. By T. W. Kirk | 59–60 |
| | IX. | Notes on some New Zealand Birds, exhibiting curious Variations of Colour. By T. W. Kirk | 60–62 |
| | X. | Supplement to a Monograph of the New Zealand Geometrina. By E. Meyrick, B.A. | 62–68 |
| | XI. | Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-lepidoptera. By E. Meyrick | 68–120 |
| | XII. | Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-lepidoptera. By E. Meyrick | 121–140 |
| | XIII. | Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-lepidoptera. By E. Meyrick | 141–149 |
| | XIV. | Description of a small Lizard, a Species of Naultinus, supposed to be new to Science. By W. Colenso, F.L.S. | 149–151 |
| | XV. | A Description of some newly-discovered New Zealand Insects believed to be new to Science. By W. Colenso | 151–160 |
| | XVI. | Notes on New Zealand Fishes. By W. Arthur, C.E. | 160–172 |
| | XVII. | Notes on Moa Remains in the Mackenzie Country and other Localities. By Frederick R. Chapman | 172–178 |
| | XVIII. | Objections to the Introduction of Beasts of Prey to destroy the Rabbit. By H. B. Martin | 179–182 |
| | XIX. | A short Description of a few Experiments bearing on the Question of Spontaneous Generation. By Dr. J. Hudson | 182–186 |
| | XX. | Notes on New Zealand Ornithology. By A. Reischek; communicated by Dr. Hector | 187–198 |
| | XXI. | Description of a new Octopus. By James Park | 198–199 |
| | XXII. | The Plague of Rats in Nelson and Marlborough. By John Meeson, B.A. | 199–207 |
| | XXIII. | Notes on the Dolphins of the New Zealand Seas. By James Hector, C.M.G., M.D., F.R.S. | 207–211 ​ |
| II.—Botany. ||||
| | XXIV. | On the Flowering Plants of Stewart Island. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | 213–228 |
| | XXV. | On the Ferns and Fern Allies of Stewart Island. By T. Kirk | 228–234 |
| | XXVI. | New Species of Plants. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S., Curator of the Auckland Museum | 235–236 |
| | XXVII. | 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, F.L.S. | 237–265 |
| | XXVIII. | A List of Fungi recently discovered in New Zealand. By W. Colenso | 265–269 |
| | XXIX. | Description of new Species of Native Plants. By D. Petrie, M.A. | 269–271 |
| | XXX. | Description of three new Species of Uncinia. By D. Petrie | 271–272 |
| | XXXI. | Description of a new Species of Carmichælia, with Notes on the Distribution of the Species native to Otago. By D. Petrie | 272–274 |
| | XXXII. | On the Botany of Te Aroha Mountain. By J. Adams, B.A. | 275–287 |
| | XXXIII. | Description of a new Species of Erigeron. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S. | 287–288 |
| | XXXIV. | Notes on Loranthus fieldii, Buchanan. By H. C. Field; communicated by Dr. Buller | 288–290 |
| | XXXV. | Notes on the Occurrence and Habits of some of our New Zealand Plants. By W. S. Hamilton | 290–293 |
| | XXXVI. | On the Punui of Stewart Island, Aralia lyallii, n.s. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | 293–297 |
| | XXXVII. | Description of a new Species of Fagus. By T. Kirk | 297–298 |
| | XXXVIII. | Notes on the New Zealand Beeches. By T. Kirk | 293–306 |
| III.—Geology. ||||
| | XXXIX. | On the Age of the Orakei Bay Beds near Auckland. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | 307–313 |
| | XL. | Descriptions of new Tertiary Shells. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | 313–332 |
| | XLI. | On the Geological Structure of the Southern Alps of New Zealand, in the Provincial Districts of Canterbury and Westland. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | 332–337 |
| | XLII. | Note on Geological Structure of the Canterbury Mountains. By Dr. Hector, Director of the Geological Survey of New Zealand | 337–340 |
| | XLIII. | Analysis of Slate in contact with Granite from Preservation Inlet, New Zealand. By A. Liversidge, F.R.S., Professor of Chemistry and Mineralogy, University of Sydney; communicated by Professor F. W. Hutton | 340–341 |
| | XLIV. | On Water-worn Pebbles in the Soil. By James Coutts Crawford | 341–342 |
| | XLV. | On Changes in the Hataitai Valley. By James Coutts Crawford | 342–343 |
| | XLVI. | On the Drift Beds of Wakapuaka and Port Hills, with Remarks on the Boulder Bank and its Formation. By W. Wells | 344–350 |
| | XLVII. | The Ascent of Mount Franklin. By James Park, Survey Department | 350–356 |
| IV.—Miscellaneous. ||||
| | XLVIII. | On the recent Sun-glows and the Theories that have been advanced to account for them. By John Meeson, B.A. | 357–386 |
| | XLIX. | Red Sunsets. By William Ringwood | 386–397 |
| | L. | On a System of Technical Education for Artizans. By C. W. Purnell | 398–407 |
| | LI. | On Gravitational Experiments. By T. Wakelin | 407–410 |
| | LII. | Is Life a Distinct Force? By R. H. Bakewell, M.D., Fellow of the Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society of London, etc. | 410–417 ​ |
| | LIII. | Description of Mayor Island, Bay of Plenty. By E. C. Gold-Smith | 417–427 |
| | LIV. | On the Establishment of a Grand Hotel and Sanatorium in the Rotorua District. By James Stewart, M. Inst. C.E. | 427–435 |
| | LV. | Cat's Eye Bay. By Donald Sutherland | 435–436 |
| NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Sixteenth Annual Report of the Board of Governors | Sixteenth Annual Report of the Board of Governors | Sixteenth Annual Report of the Board of Governors | 439–440 |
| PROCEEDINGS. ||||
| WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Address by the President, Dr. Buller, C.M.G., F.R.S. (abstract) | Address by the President, Dr. Buller, C.M.G., F.R.S. (abstract) | Address by the President, Dr. Buller, C.M.G., F.R.S. (abstract) | 443–446 |
| On a Deposit of Ironstone at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands. By A. McKay | On a Deposit of Ironstone at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands. By A. McKay | On a Deposit of Ironstone at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands. By A. McKay | 446 |
| On the Geology of Kawhia Harbour and the Mokau Country. By Dr. Hector | On the Geology of Kawhia Harbour and the Mokau Country. By Dr. Hector | On the Geology of Kawhia Harbour and the Mokau Country. By Dr. Hector | 447 |
| On the Suitability of New Zealand White Pine when creosoted for Railway Sleepers. By Dr. Hector | On the Suitability of New Zealand White Pine when creosoted for Railway Sleepers. By Dr. Hector | On the Suitability of New Zealand White Pine when creosoted for Railway Sleepers. By Dr. Hector | 447 |
| Notes on an Excursion to the Islands of Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, etc. By J. C. Crawford | Notes on an Excursion to the Islands of Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, etc. By J. C. Crawford | Notes on an Excursion to the Islands of Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, etc. By J. C. Crawford | 447 |
| On a Peculiar Form of Gold in Quartz. By Dr. Hector | On a Peculiar Form of Gold in Quartz. By Dr. Hector | On a Peculiar Form of Gold in Quartz. By Dr. Hector | 447 |
| List of Plants injured by Frost, at Taita, near Wellington. By T. Mason | List of Plants injured by Frost, at Taita, near Wellington. By T. Mason | List of Plants injured by Frost, at Taita, near Wellington. By T. Mason | 447–448 |
| Review of a Paper on the Moa by A. de Quatrefages. By W. M. Maskell | Review of a Paper on the Moa by A. de Quatrefages. By W. M. Maskell | Review of a Paper on the Moa by A. de Quatrefages. By W. M. Maskell | 448 |
| Notes on Identity of Minerals from the Wade and Makara. By Dr. Hector | Notes on Identity of Minerals from the Wade and Makara. By Dr. Hector | Notes on Identity of Minerals from the Wade and Makara. By Dr. Hector | 448 |
| On the Kea or Mountain Parrot. By A. McKay (abstract) | On the Kea or Mountain Parrot. By A. McKay (abstract) | On the Kea or Mountain Parrot. By A. McKay (abstract) | 449 |
| On Floating Breakwaters. By E. A. Gibbon | On Floating Breakwaters. By E. A. Gibbon | On Floating Breakwaters. By E. A. Gibbon | 449 |
| Abstract of Report for 1884 | Abstract of Report for 1884 | Abstract of Report for 1884 | 449–450 |
| Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | 450 |
| On Australian Cave Paintings | On Australian Cave Paintings | On Australian Cave Paintings | 450 |
| Remarks on new New Zealand Birds. By Dr. Buller (abstract) | Remarks on new New Zealand Birds. By Dr. Buller (abstract) | Remarks on new New Zealand Birds. By Dr. Buller (abstract) | 450 |
| AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Anniversary Address by the President (abstract) | Anniversary Address by the President (abstract) | Anniversary Address by the President (abstract) | 451–452 |
| Notes on a Bird called Malau. By the Rev. S. W. Baker (abstract) | Notes on a Bird called Malau. By the Rev. S. W. Baker (abstract) | Notes on a Bird called Malau. By the Rev. S. W. Baker (abstract) | 452 |
| A Decade of new Feroniidæ. By Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. | A Decade of new Feroniidæ. By Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. | A Decade of new Feroniidæ. By Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. | 452 |
| New Species of Pselaphidæ. By Captain Broun | New Species of Pselaphidæ. By Captain Broun | New Species of Pselaphidæ. By Captain Broun | 453 |
| The Curse of Charity. By E. A. Mackechnie (abstract) | The Curse of Charity. By E. A. Mackechnie (abstract) | The Curse of Charity. By E. A. Mackechnie (abstract) | 453–454 |
| Observations on Geyser Eruptions and Terrace Formations. Part I. By J. Martin, F.G.S. | Observations on Geyser Eruptions and Terrace Formations. Part I. By J. Martin, F.G.S. | Observations on Geyser Eruptions and Terrace Formations. Part I. By J. Martin, F.G.S. | 454 |
| Buddhism and its Evolution Theories. Part I. By J. Murray Moore, M.D. | Buddhism and its Evolution Theories. Part I. By J. Murray Moore, M.D. | Buddhism and its Evolution Theories. Part I. By J. Murray Moore, M.D. | 454 |
| Geyser Eruptions and Terrace Formations. Part II. By J. Martin, F.G.S. | Geyser Eruptions and Terrace Formations. Part II. By J. Martin, F.G.S. | Geyser Eruptions and Terrace Formations. Part II. By J. Martin, F.G.S. | 454 |
| New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. | New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. | New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. | 454 |
| Buddhism and its Evolution Theories. Part II. By J. Murray Moore, M.D. | Buddhism and its Evolution Theories. Part II. By J. Murray Moore, M.D. | Buddhism and its Evolution Theories. Part II. By J. Murray Moore, M.D. | 454 |
| A successful Litigant. By E. A. Mackechnie | A successful Litigant. By E. A. Mackechnie | A successful Litigant. By E. A. Mackechnie | 455 |
| Notes on the Fertilization of certain New Zealand Plants. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. | Notes on the Fertilization of certain New Zealand Plants. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. | Notes on the Fertilization of certain New Zealand Plants. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. | 455 |
| On re-naming New Zealand. By W. H. Blyth | On re-naming New Zealand. By W. H. Blyth | On re-naming New Zealand. By W. H. Blyth | 455 |
| Abstract of Report for 1884 | Abstract of Report for 1884 | Abstract of Report for 1884 | 455–456 |
| Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | 456 |
| PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY. ||||
| On Earthquakes. By Professor Hutton | On Earthquakes. By Professor Hutton | On Earthquakes. By Professor Hutton | 457 |
| Technical Education. By D. Blair | Technical Education. By D. Blair | Technical Education. By D. Blair | 457 |
| The Diamond Fields of South Africa. By Professor Hutton | The Diamond Fields of South Africa. By Professor Hutton | The Diamond Fields of South Africa. By Professor Hutton | 457 ​ |
| The exceptional Advantage of New Zealand for Sericiculture. By G. B. Federli | The exceptional Advantage of New Zealand for Sericiculture. By G. B. Federli | The exceptional Advantage of New Zealand for Sericiculture. By G. B. Federli | 457 |
| In Memoriam—Ferdinand Ritter von Hochstetter. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | In Memoriam—Ferdinand Ritter von Hochstetter. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | In Memoriam—Ferdinand Ritter von Hochstetter. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | 458 |
| Remarks on the Canõn District of Colorado. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | Remarks on the Canõn District of Colorado. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | Remarks on the Canõn District of Colorado. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. | 458 |
| Resolutions regarding the New Zealand Institute | Resolutions regarding the New Zealand Institute | Resolutions regarding the New Zealand Institute | 458 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 459 |
| Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | 459 |
| Address by the President | Address by the President | Address by the President | 459 |
| Origin of the Fauna and Flora of New Zealand. Part II. By Professor Hutton | Origin of the Fauna and Flora of New Zealand. Part II. By Professor Hutton | Origin of the Fauna and Flora of New Zealand. Part II. By Professor Hutton | 459 |
| OTAGO INSTITUTE. ||||
| On the New Zealand Institute, its Relation to the Affiliated Societies and to Scientific Work in New Zealand generally. By G. M. Thomson. (Abstract) | On the New Zealand Institute, its Relation to the Affiliated Societies and to Scientific Work in New Zealand generally. By G. M. Thomson. (Abstract) | On the New Zealand Institute, its Relation to the Affiliated Societies and to Scientific Work in New Zealand generally. By G. M. Thomson. (Abstract) | 460–461 |
| On the Anatomy of the Sea Mussel (Mytilus latus). By A. Purdie | On the Anatomy of the Sea Mussel (Mytilus latus). By A. Purdie | On the Anatomy of the Sea Mussel (Mytilus latus). By A. Purdie | 461 |
| On Additions to the Museum. By Prof. T. J. Parker, B.Sc. (abstract) | On Additions to the Museum. By Prof. T. J. Parker, B.Sc. (abstract) | On Additions to the Museum. By Prof. T. J. Parker, B.Sc. (abstract) | 461–462 |
| 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 | 461 |
| On some Mineral Occurrences in Dusky Sound. By Prof. Ulrich | On some Mineral Occurrences in Dusky Sound. By Prof. Ulrich | On some Mineral Occurrences in Dusky Sound. By Prof. Ulrich | 462 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 462 |
| Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | 462 |
| On some Scientific Duties of the Government. By the President | On some Scientific Duties of the Government. By the President | On some Scientific Duties of the Government. By the President | 462 |
| WESTLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 463 |
| HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. ||||
| Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | Election of Officers for 1884 | 464 |
| On the Volcanic Disturbances in the Straits of Sunda. By the President | On the Volcanic Disturbances in the Straits of Sunda. By the President | On the Volcanic Disturbances in the Straits of Sunda. By the President | 464 |
| On the Birds of the Petane District, Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton | On the Birds of the Petane District, Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton | On the Birds of the Petane District, Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton | 464 |
| Exhibition of Fruit of the Persimmon. By Mr. Gilberd | Exhibition of Fruit of the Persimmon. By Mr. Gilberd | Exhibition of Fruit of the Persimmon. By Mr. Gilberd | 464 |
| On the Vegetating Caterpillar of New Zealand. By A. Hamilton | On the Vegetating Caterpillar of New Zealand. By A. Hamilton | On the Vegetating Caterpillar of New Zealand. By A. Hamilton | 464 |
| On Additions to the Museum. By A. Hamilton | On Additions to the Museum. By A. Hamilton | On Additions to the Museum. By A. Hamilton | 464–465 |
| Observations on some Hybrid Ducks. By Taylor White |||
| A Plea for National Education. By H. Hill, B.A., Inspector of Schools | A Plea for National Education. By H. Hill, B.A., Inspector of Schools | A Plea for National Education. By H. Hill, B.A., Inspector of Schools | 465 |
| Remarks on New Zealand Birds. By A. Hamilton | Remarks on New Zealand Birds. By A. Hamilton | Remarks on New Zealand Birds. By A. Hamilton | 465 |
| Remarks on Echinoderms. By A. Hamilton | Remarks on Echinoderms. By A. Hamilton | Remarks on Echinoderms. By A. Hamilton | 465 |
| On a Species of Cuttlefish (Ommastrephes sloanii). By A. Hamilton (abstract) | On a Species of Cuttlefish (Ommastrephes sloanii). By A. Hamilton (abstract) | On a Species of Cuttlefish (Ommastrephes sloanii). By A. Hamilton (abstract) | 465 |
| On the Effect of the Scientific Societies of New Zealand on the Character of the Nation. By A. Hamilton | On the Effect of the Scientific Societies of New Zealand on the Character of the Nation. By A. Hamilton | On the Effect of the Scientific Societies of New Zealand on the Character of the Nation. By A. Hamilton | 466 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 466 |
| Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | 466 |
| SOUTHLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| On Development. By Dr. Galbraith | On Development. By Dr. Galbraith | On Development. By Dr. Galbraith | 467 |
| On the Records of an old English Borough. By the Rev. H. Stocker | On the Records of an old English Borough. By the Rev. H. Stocker | On the Records of an old English Borough. By the Rev. H. Stocker | 467 |
| On the Lignine Origin of the Quartz-pebble Beds of Southland. By W. S. Hamilton | On the Lignine Origin of the Quartz-pebble Beds of Southland. By W. S. Hamilton | On the Lignine Origin of the Quartz-pebble Beds of Southland. By W. S. Hamilton | 467 |
| On the Settlement of the People on the Lands. By Mr. Morgan | On the Settlement of the People on the Lands. By Mr. Morgan | On the Settlement of the People on the Lands. By Mr. Morgan | 167 |
| On the Senses and the Intellect. By Dr. Closs | On the Senses and the Intellect. By Dr. Closs | On the Senses and the Intellect. By Dr. Closs | 167 |
| On Alcohol. By Dr. Macpherson | On Alcohol. By Dr. Macpherson | On Alcohol. By Dr. Macpherson | 168 |
| On the Chemistry of Explosives. By P. F. Daniel | On the Chemistry of Explosives. By P. F. Daniel | On the Chemistry of Explosives. By P. F. Daniel | 168 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 468 |
| Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | Election of Officers for 1885 | 468 ​ |
| NELSON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| The History of the English Alphabet. By the Rev. St. Clair Tisdall | The History of the English Alphabet. By the Rev. St. Clair Tisdall | The History of the English Alphabet. By the Rev. St. Clair Tisdall | 469 |
| The Ascent of Mount Franklin. By W. S. Curtis | The Ascent of Mount Franklin. By W. S. Curtis | The Ascent of Mount Franklin. By W. S. Curtis | 469 |
| Some Observations on the Protozoa. By J. Gully, jun. | Some Observations on the Protozoa. By J. Gully, jun. | Some Observations on the Protozoa. By J. Gully, jun. | 469 |
| Agricultural Chemistry. By T. Hackett | Agricultural Chemistry. By T. Hackett | Agricultural Chemistry. By T. Hackett | 469 |
| On the Protection of Native Birds. By Hugh Martin | On the Protection of Native Birds. By Hugh Martin | On the Protection of Native Birds. By Hugh Martin | 469 |
| Nelson, a.d. 2,000. By the Rev. Dr. Taylor | Nelson, a.d. 2,000. By the Rev. Dr. Taylor | Nelson, a.d. 2,000. By the Rev. Dr. Taylor | 469 |
| Annual Address by the President | Annual Address by the President | Annual Address by the President | 470 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 470 |
| Election of Officers for 1884–85 | Election of Officers for 1884–85 | Election of Officers for 1884–85 | 470 |
| Resolution regarding the Constitution of the New Zealand Institute | Resolution regarding the Constitution of the New Zealand Institute | Resolution regarding the Constitution of the New Zealand Institute | 470 |
| Sanitary Law and its Influence on the Health and Well-being of the Community. By W. Wells | Sanitary Law and its Influence on the Health and Well-being of the Community. By W. Wells | Sanitary Law and its Influence on the Health and Well-being of the Community. By W. Wells | 471 |
| On the Protection of Native Birds. By Hugh Martin (abstract) | On the Protection of Native Birds. By Hugh Martin (abstract) | On the Protection of Native Birds. By Hugh Martin (abstract) | 471 |
| APPENDIX. ||||
| Meteorological Statistics for 1884 | Meteorological Statistics for 1884 | Meteorological Statistics for 1884 | xlv. |
| Notes on the Weather during 1884 | Notes on the Weather during 1884 | Notes on the Weather during 1884 | xlvi. |
| Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1884 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1884 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1884 | xvlii. |
| Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | xlviii. |
| Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | xlviii.–lxi. |
| 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 | lxii.–lxv. |
| Corrigenda | Corrigenda | Corrigenda | 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.–xvi. |
| 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.–xli. |
LIST OF PLATES.
| | | TO FACE PAGE. |
| I. | Presidential Address.—Waitemata Harbour Defences | xxxiv. |
| II. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ Port Nicholson Defences | xxxiv. |
| III. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ Lyttelton Harbour Defences | xxxiv. |
| IV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ Otago Harbour Defences | xxxiv. |
| V. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ Bluff Harbour Defences | xxxiv. |
| VI. | Parker.—Balænoptera musculus | 8 |
| VII. | Maskell.—Coccidæ | 24 |
| VIII. | {{{1}}}„Kermaphis pini, var. lævis Ixodes eudyptidis | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$16 |
| IX. | Urquhart.—Spiders | 32 |
| X. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 40 |
| XI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | 48 |
| XII. | Hutton.—Limnæidæ | 56 |
| XIII. | T. W. Kirk.—Argonauta gracilis and A. tuberculata | 58 |
| XIV. | Arthur.—New Zealand Fishes | 168 |
| XV. | Buchanan.—Erigeron novæ-zealandiæ | 288 |
| XVI. | T. Kirk.—Fagus blairii | 298 |
| XVII. | {{{1}}}„Stilbocarpa polaris, Aralia lyallii | 296 |
| XVIII. | Hutton.—Fossil Shells | 320 |
| XIX. | Ringwood.—Diagram showing Equatorial Velocity of the Earth | 392 |
| XX. | Sutherland.—Cat's Eye Bay | 436 |