# Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute/Volume 20

TRANSACTIONS
AND
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE,
1887
VOL. XX.
(Third of New Series)
EDITED AND PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE INSTITUTE,
By
SIR JAMES HECTOR, K.C.M.G., M.D., F.R.S.
Director
Issued May, 1888.
WELLINGTON: LYON AND BLAIR, PRINTERS, LAMBTON QUAY
TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON E.C.
ERRATA.
Page 17, line 12, for "Trichophyra" read "Tricophyra."
Page 210, footnote, for "debilio" read "debilior."
ADDENDUM.
The following has been received from Professor T. Jeffery Parker, as an addendum to his paper "On a Specimen of Regalecus recently stranded in Otago Harbour" (see pp. 20–29):—
I regret having missed hitherto an important figure and description of Regalecus by Mr. E. L. Layard, in the "Proceedings of the Zoological Society" for May 28th, 1868. The specimen is called Gymnetrus capensis (?) and was 10 feet 2 inches long. The ventral fins were perfect, and show both the terminal cutaneous expansion and the small dorsal lobe figured by Cuvier, at the junction of the middle and posterior thirds. The general features of the crest are correctly shown, and the pink spots on it are mentioned.
Everything seems to lead to the conclusion that most of the supposed species of Regalecus are identical, and that the more recent specific names (including argenteus) will have to give way, probably in favour of Ascanius's original name, glesne.
CONTENTS.
TRANSACTIONS.
I.—Zoology. :
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| Art. | I. | On the Freshwater Infusoria of the Wellington District. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 3–19 |
| | II. | On a Specimen of Regalecus recently stranded in Otago Harbour. By T. Jeffery Parker, B.Sc, C.M.Z.S., Professor of Biology in the University of Otago | 20–29 |
| | III. | Ornithological Notes. By T. W. Kirk (of the Geological Survey Department) | 29–31 |
| | IV. | On a curious Parasite (Anthosoma smithii, Leach) from the Porbeagle Shark (Lamna cornubica). By T. W. Kirk | 31–33 |
| | V. | On the Occurrence of the Masked Plover (Lobivanellus personatas, Gould) in New Zealand. By T. W. Kirk | 33–34 |
| | VI. | Brief Description of a new Species of large Decapod (Architeuthis longimanus). By T. W. Kirk | 34–39 |
| | VII. | Note on the Female of Anas boschas assuming the Plumage of the Male. By Taylor White | 39 |
| | VIII. | A Description of a new Species of Coccinella found in New Zealand. By W. Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S., etc. | 40–42 |
| | IX. | Note on the Rat that invaded Picton in March, 1884. By Professor F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | 43 |
| | X. | Description of a new Land Shell from the Province of Nelson. By Professor F. W. Hutton | 43–44 |
| | XI. | Supplement to a Monograph of New Zealand Noctuina. By E. Meyrick, B.A., F.E.S. | 44–47 |
| | XII. | Notes on New Zealand Geometrina. By E. Meyrick | 47–62 |
| | XIII. | Notes on New Zealand Pyralidina. By E. Meyrick | 62–73 |
| | XIV. | Notes on New Zealand Tortricina. By E. Meyrick | 73–76 |
| | XV. | Descriptions of New Zealand Tineina. By E. Meyrick | 77–106 |
| | XVI. | On Henops brunneus, Hutton. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 106–108 |
| | XVII. | On new Species of Araneidea. By A. T. Urquhart | 109–125 |
| | XVIII. | Notes on Bats. By A. Reischek, F.L.S. | 125–126 |
| | XIX. | List of Fishes found round the Mokohinou Islands; their Spawning Time; and Observations regarding some of the Species. By F. S. Sandager | 127–133 |
| | XX. | Descriptions of new Species of New Zealand Araneæ. By P. Goyen | 133–139 |
| | XXI. | Notes on Amaurobioides maritima, Cambridge. By P. Goyen | 140 ​ |
| II.—Botany. ||||
| | XXII. | Notes on the Three Kings Islands. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. | 141–150 |
| | XXIII. | On the Flora of the Kermadec Islands; with Notes on the Fauna. By T. F. Cheeseman | 151–181 |
| | XXIV. | On the Naturalized Dodders and Broom-rapes of New Zealand. By T. Kirk | 182–185 |
| | XXV. | Description of a new Species of Uncinia, Persoon. By D. Petrie, M.A., F.L.S. | 185–186 |
| | XXVI. | Rate of Growth of Transplanted Trees. By J. Baber, C.E. | 186–187 |
| | XXVII. | On new Phænogamic Plants of New Zealand. By William Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S., etc. | 188–211 |
| | XXVIII. | On newly-discovered and imperfectly-known Ferns of New Zealand, with Critical Observations. By W. Colenso | 212–234 |
| | XXIX. | On new Indigenous Cryptogams, of the Orders Lycopodiacæe, Musci, and Hepaticæ. By W. Colenso | 234–254 |
| | XXX. | Botanical Notes. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S. | 255 |
| III.—Geology. ||||
| | XXXI. | On some Railway Cuttings in the Weka Pass. By Professor F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | 257–263 |
| | XXXII. | On the Greensands of the Waihao Forks. By Professor F. W. Hutton | 264–267 |
| | XXXIII. | On some Fossils lately obtained from the Cobden Limestone at Greymouth. By Professor F. W. Hutton | 267–269 |
| | XXXIV. | On some ancient Rhyolites from the Mataura District. By Professor F. W. Hutton | 269–271 |
| | XXXV. | On a Leucophyre from the Selwyn Gorge. By Professor F. W. Hutton, F.G.S., and G. Gray, F.C.S., Lecturer on Chemistry at the School of Agriculture, Lincoln | 271–274 |
| | XXXVI. | On the Oxford Chalk Deposit, Canterbury, New Zealand. By Henry Wilson, B.A. | 274–276 |
| | XXXVII. | The Tarawera Eruption, 10th June, 1886 a Criticism of Professor Hutton's (and others') Explanations of the Causes of the Eruption. By J. Hardcastle | 277–282 |
| | XXXVIII. | On the Artesian Well System of Hawke's Bay. By H. Hill, B.A., F.G.S. | 282–293 |
| | XXXIX. | Pumice its Geological Distribution on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand, extending from Tologa Bay (38° 20′ S. lat.) to Cape Turnagain (40° 30′ S.). By H. Hill, B.A., F.G.S. | 293–306 |
| | XL. | Notes on the Volcanic Rocks of the Taupo District and King Country. By Professor A. P. W. Thomas, M.A., F.L.S. | 306–311 |
| | XLI. | Notes on the Rocks of the Kermadec Islands. By A. P. W. Thomas, M.A., F.L.S., Professor of Natural Science in the Auckland University College | 311–315 |
| | XLII. | Notes on the Physiography and Geology of the King Country. By Laurence Cussen | 316–332 |
| | XLIII. | Geological Notes on the Kermadec Group. By S. Percy Smith F.R.G.S. | 333–344 |
| | XLIV. | Minerals at Nelson. By H. P. Washbourne. | 344–352 ​ |
| IV.—Miscellaneous. ||||
| | XLV. | Ancient Alphabets in Polynesia. By E. Tregear, F.R.G.S. | 353–368 |
| | XLVI. | Polynesian Folk-lore.—Part II.: The Origin of Fire. By E. Tregear | 369–399 |
| | XLVII. | The Aryo-Semitic Maori: a Reply. By E. Tregear | 400–413 |
| | XLVIII. | On Maori Ancestry. By James Coutts Crawford, F.G.S. | 414–418 |
| | XLIX. | Ancient Tide-lore, and Tales of the Sea, from the two Ends of the World. By W. Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S., etc. | 418–422 |
| | L. | Notes on the Derelict Ship in Facile Harbour, Dusky Bay. By T. M. Hocken, M.R.C.S., F.L.S. | 422–428 |
| | LI. | On a Stereoscopic Aspect of the Moon. By J. Hardcastle | 428 |
| | LII. | On the Etymology of the word "directus," in Plautus. By Professor F. W. Haslam, M.A. | 429–430 |
| NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Nineteenth Annual Report | Nineteenth Annual Report | Nineteenth Annual Report | 433–434 |
| Accounts | Accounts | Accounts | 435 |
| PROCEEDINGS. ||||
| WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Anniversary Address. By Dr. F. B. Hutchinson, M.R.C.S. | Anniversary Address. By Dr. F. B. Hutchinson, M.R.C.S. | Anniversary Address. By Dr. F. B. Hutchinson, M.R.C.S. | 439 |
| Geological Specimens exhibited | Geological Specimens exhibited | Geological Specimens exhibited | 439–440 |
| Notes on Forestry. By J. S. Prendeville | Notes on Forestry. By J. S. Prendeville | Notes on Forestry. By J. S. Prendeville | 440 |
| Recent Explorations North of Chalky Sound, West Coast of Otago. By A. Reischek | Recent Explorations North of Chalky Sound, West Coast of Otago. By A. Reischek | Recent Explorations North of Chalky Sound, West Coast of Otago. By A. Reischek | 441 |
| Exploration of Dusky Sound by Mr. Docherty | Exploration of Dusky Sound by Mr. Docherty | Exploration of Dusky Sound by Mr. Docherty | 442 |
| On the Occurrence of Black Sulphur in the Native State. By Sir J. Hector | On the Occurrence of Black Sulphur in the Native State. By Sir J. Hector | On the Occurrence of Black Sulphur in the Native State. By Sir J. Hector | 442 |
| Remarks on Specimens collected by Professor Hutton from the Auriferous Deposit at Te Aroha | Remarks on Specimens collected by Professor Hutton from the Auriferous Deposit at Te Aroha | Remarks on Specimens collected by Professor Hutton from the Auriferous Deposit at Te Aroha | 442 |
| Exhibit of live Helices | Exhibit of live Helices | Exhibit of live Helices | 443 |
| On the Importance of Tide-gauges, and Description of a simple Tide-gauge invented by the Author. By Sir J. Hector | On the Importance of Tide-gauges, and Description of a simple Tide-gauge invented by the Author. By Sir J. Hector | On the Importance of Tide-gauges, and Description of a simple Tide-gauge invented by the Author. By Sir J. Hector | 443–444 |
| Extraordinary Discovery regarding Generation in Insects. W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | Extraordinary Discovery regarding Generation in Insects. W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | Extraordinary Discovery regarding Generation in Insects. W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 444–445 |
| Exhibit, illustrative of Propagation of Algaæ | Exhibit, illustrative of Propagation of Algaæ | Exhibit, illustrative of Propagation of Algaæ | 445–446 |
| Exhibit of a rare Diatom (Stauroneis fulmen) | Exhibit of a rare Diatom (Stauroneis fulmen) | Exhibit of a rare Diatom (Stauroneis fulmen) | 446 |
| Exhibit of Photograph of Prismatic Solar Spectrum on a Chlorophyl plate | Exhibit of Photograph of Prismatic Solar Spectrum on a Chlorophyl plate | Exhibit of Photograph of Prismatic Solar Spectrum on a Chlorophyl plate | 446 |
| Remarks on a Collection of Rocks from the Kermadec Islands, made by Captain Fairchild. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Collection of Rocks from the Kermadec Islands, made by Captain Fairchild. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Collection of Rocks from the Kermadec Islands, made by Captain Fairchild. By Sir J. Hector | 446 |
| On a small-sized Specimen of the Hapuka, Hectoria (Oligorus) gigas, Castelneau, caught in Wellington Harbour. By Sir J. Hector | On a small-sized Specimen of the Hapuka, Hectoria (Oligorus) gigas, Castelneau, caught in Wellington Harbour. By Sir J. Hector | On a small-sized Specimen of the Hapuka, Hectoria (Oligorus) gigas, Castelneau, caught in Wellington Harbour. By Sir J. Hector | 446–447 |
| Notice of a Giant Sun-fish (Orthagoriscus mola) cast ashore at Cape Campbell. By A. Hanson | Notice of a Giant Sun-fish (Orthagoriscus mola) cast ashore at Cape Campbell. By A. Hanson | Notice of a Giant Sun-fish (Orthagoriscus mola) cast ashore at Cape Campbell. By A. Hanson | 447 ​ |
| Barbados, our earliest tropical Colony. By the Hon. J. W. Fortescue | Barbados, our earliest tropical Colony. By the Hon. J. W. Fortescue | Barbados, our earliest tropical Colony. By the Hon. J. W. Fortescue | 447–448 |
| On some deep-seated Fallacies. By W. W. Carlile, M.A. | On some deep-seated Fallacies. By W. W. Carlile, M.A. | On some deep-seated Fallacies. By W. W. Carlile, M.A. | 448–449 |
| Notice of a Discovery of Illuminating Gas. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S. | Notice of a Discovery of Illuminating Gas. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S. | Notice of a Discovery of Illuminating Gas. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S. | 449 |
| On the Korotangi, or Stone Bird. By Major Wilson communicated by Mr. Tregear | On the Korotangi, or Stone Bird. By Major Wilson communicated by Mr. Tregear | On the Korotangi, or Stone Bird. By Major Wilson communicated by Mr. Tregear | 450 |
| On Red Deer and their Ways. By the Hon. J. W. Fortescue | On Red Deer and their Ways. By the Hon. J. W. Fortescue | On Red Deer and their Ways. By the Hon. J. W. Fortescue | 450 |
| On Earthquakes in New Zealand. By Sir J. Hector | On Earthquakes in New Zealand. By Sir J. Hector | On Earthquakes in New Zealand. By Sir J. Hector | 450–452 |
| Probable Discovery of the Physical Causation of Gravitation. By T. Wakelin, B.A. | Probable Discovery of the Physical Causation of Gravitation. By T. Wakelin, B.A. | Probable Discovery of the Physical Causation of Gravitation. By T. Wakelin, B.A. | 452 |
| On the Occurrence of Bismuthic Gold at the Owen Goldfields. By William Skey | On the Occurrence of Bismuthic Gold at the Owen Goldfields. By William Skey | On the Occurrence of Bismuthic Gold at the Owen Goldfields. By William Skey | 453–454 |
| On the General Association of Grains of Gold with Native Copper. By William Skey | On the General Association of Grains of Gold with Native Copper. By William Skey | On the General Association of Grains of Gold with Native Copper. By William Skey | 454 |
| On the Formation of Bismuthic Iodides of the Alkaloids. By William Skey | On the Formation of Bismuthic Iodides of the Alkaloids. By William Skey | On the Formation of Bismuthic Iodides of the Alkaloids. By William Skey | 454 |
| Complimentary Resolution to the President, Dr. Hutchinson | Complimentary Resolution to the President, Dr. Hutchinson | Complimentary Resolution to the President, Dr. Hutchinson | 455 |
| Annual Report and Accounts | Annual Report and Accounts | Annual Report and Accounts | 455–456 |
| Election of Officers | Election of Officers | Election of Officers | 456 |
| Some Moot Points in Mental Science. By W. W. Carlile, M.A. | Some Moot Points in Mental Science. By W. W. Carlile, M.A. | Some Moot Points in Mental Science. By W. W. Carlile, M.A. | 456–457 |
| On the Occurrence of Morchella esculenta. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | On the Occurrence of Morchella esculenta. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | On the Occurrence of Morchella esculenta. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | 457 |
| On the Hessian Fly. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | On the Hessian Fly. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | On the Hessian Fly. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 457 |
| On Bladder Fluke in Rabbits. By Sir J. Hector | On Bladder Fluke in Rabbits. By Sir J. Hector | On Bladder Fluke in Rabbits. By Sir J. Hector | 457 |
| AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Description of a Collection of Maori Articles bequeathed to the Museum by Mr. C. O. Davis. By T. F. Cheeseman | Description of a Collection of Maori Articles bequeathed to the Museum by Mr. C. O. Davis. By T. F. Cheeseman | Description of a Collection of Maori Articles bequeathed to the Museum by Mr. C. O. Davis. By T. F. Cheeseman | 458 |
| On two new Species of Metaglymma. By Captain T. Broun | On two new Species of Metaglymma. By Captain T. Broun | On two new Species of Metaglymma. By Captain T. Broun | 458 |
| New Experiments on the Nature of Colour. By B. W. Betts | New Experiments on the Nature of Colour. By B. W. Betts | New Experiments on the Nature of Colour. By B. W. Betts | 458 |
| Pauperizing the People. By E. A. Mackechnie | Pauperizing the People. By E. A. Mackechnie | Pauperizing the People. By E. A. Mackechnie | 458 |
| The Extraction of Metals from their Ores. Ry Professor F. D. Brown | The Extraction of Metals from their Ores. Ry Professor F. D. Brown | The Extraction of Metals from their Ores. Ry Professor F. D. Brown | 458 |
| Notes on Hot Springs at Great Barrier Island. By C. P. Winkelmann | Notes on Hot Springs at Great Barrier Island. By C. P. Winkelmann | Notes on Hot Springs at Great Barrier Island. By C. P. Winkelmann | 459 |
| On the Nature of Government, with Special Reference to Property in Land. By J. Buchanan | On the Nature of Government, with Special Reference to Property in Land. By J. Buchanan | On the Nature of Government, with Special Reference to Property in Land. By J. Buchanan | 459 |
| Foods and Beverages. By J. A. Pond | Foods and Beverages. By J. A. Pond | Foods and Beverages. By J. A. Pond | 459 |
| New Genera and Species of Plant-eating Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun | New Genera and Species of Plant-eating Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun | New Genera and Species of Plant-eating Coleoptera. By Captain T. Broun | 459 |
| Personal Representation: a Modification of Hare's System. By Professor Aldis | Personal Representation: a Modification of Hare's System. By Professor Aldis | Personal Representation: a Modification of Hare's System. By Professor Aldis | 459 |
| Brains and Character. By Dr. Bond | Brains and Character. By Dr. Bond | Brains and Character. By Dr. Bond | 459 |
| New Species of Silphidæ. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Silphidæ. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Silphidæ. By Captain T. Broun | 460 |
| On the Age of the Deposits in Kent's Cavern, as an Index Age of Ethnological and Zoological Remains. By the Rev. Mr. Tebbs | On the Age of the Deposits in Kent's Cavern, as an Index Age of Ethnological and Zoological Remains. By the Rev. Mr. Tebbs | On the Age of the Deposits in Kent's Cavern, as an Index Age of Ethnological and Zoological Remains. By the Rev. Mr. Tebbs | 460 |
| The Whence of the Maori. By W. H. Blyth. | The Whence of the Maori. By W. H. Blyth. | The Whence of the Maori. By W. H. Blyth. | 460 |
| New Species of Pselaphidæ. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Pselaphidæ. By Captain T. Broun | New Species of Pselaphidæ. By Captain T. Broun | 460 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 460–461 |
| Election of Officers for 1888. | Election of Officers for 1888. | Election of Officers for 1888. | 461 |
| PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY. ||||
| Election of a Councillor | Election of a Councillor | Election of a Councillor | 462 |
| Note on two Volcanic Rocks from near Westport. By Professor F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | Note on two Volcanic Rocks from near Westport. By Professor F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | Note on two Volcanic Rocks from near Westport. By Professor F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. | 462 |
| On Reason and Instinct. By the President | On Reason and Instinct. By the President | On Reason and Instinct. By the President | 462 ​ |
| On Lord Shaftesbury's "Inquiry into Virtue" and the Utilitarian Theory of Morals. By W. Dinwiddie | On Lord Shaftesbury's "Inquiry into Virtue" and the Utilitarian Theory of Morals. By W. Dinwiddie | On Lord Shaftesbury's "Inquiry into Virtue" and the Utilitarian Theory of Morals. By W. Dinwiddie | 463 |
| On a Theory of Bird-flight. By J. Warburton communicated by Professor Hutton | On a Theory of Bird-flight. By J. Warburton communicated by Professor Hutton | On a Theory of Bird-flight. By J. Warburton communicated by Professor Hutton | 464 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 464 |
| Election of Officers for 1888 | Election of Officers for 1888 | Election of Officers for 1888 | 464 |
| Address In Memoriam Sir Julius von Haast. By the President | Address In Memoriam Sir Julius von Haast. By the President | Address In Memoriam Sir Julius von Haast. By the President | 464 |
| OTAGO INSTITUTE. ||||
| Description of a new Rowing Apparatus. By Max Muret | Description of a new Rowing Apparatus. By Max Muret | Description of a new Rowing Apparatus. By Max Muret | 465 |
| On the Middle Voice in the Latin Verb. By the Rev. H. Belcher, LL.D. | On the Middle Voice in the Latin Verb. By the Rev. H. Belcher, LL.D. | On the Middle Voice in the Latin Verb. By the Rev. H. Belcher, LL.D. | 465 |
| Notes of an Expedition to the Big Bay District. By R. Paulin | Notes of an Expedition to the Big Bay District. By R. Paulin | Notes of an Expedition to the Big Bay District. By R. Paulin | 465 |
| On Haworth's Patent Safety Cage. By G. J. Binns, F.G.S. | On Haworth's Patent Safety Cage. By G. J. Binns, F.G.S. | On Haworth's Patent Safety Cage. By G. J. Binns, F.G.S. | 465 |
| An Account of Recent Researches on the Pineal Gland and the Median Eye of Vertebrates. By T. Jeffery Parker | An Account of Recent Researches on the Pineal Gland and the Median Eye of Vertebrates. By T. Jeffery Parker | An Account of Recent Researches on the Pineal Gland and the Median Eye of Vertebrates. By T. Jeffery Parker | 466 |
| The History of the Otago Settlement. By Dr. Hocken | The History of the Otago Settlement. By Dr. Hocken | The History of the Otago Settlement. By Dr. Hocken | 466 |
| The Theatre of the Greeks. By the Rev. Dr. Belcher | The Theatre of the Greeks. By the Rev. Dr. Belcher | The Theatre of the Greeks. By the Rev. Dr. Belcher | 466 |
| Notes on New Zealand Crustacea. By G. M. Thomson, F.L.S | Notes on New Zealand Crustacea. By G. M. Thomson, F.L.S | Notes on New Zealand Crustacea. By G. M. Thomson, F.L.S | 467 |
| Notes on Additions to the Museum. By Professor T. Jeffery Parker | Notes on Additions to the Museum. By Professor T. Jeffery Parker | Notes on Additions to the Museum. By Professor T. Jeffery Parker | 467 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 468 |
| Election of Officers for 1888 | Election of Officers for 1888 | Election of Officers for 1888 | 468 |
| Address by the President | Address by the President | Address by the President | 468 |
| WESTLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 469 |
| Election of Officers for 1887–88 | Election of Officers for 1887–88 | Election of Officers for 1887–88 | 469 |
| HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. ||||
| Notes on a Collection of Mineral Ores. By A. Hamilton | Notes on a Collection of Mineral Ores. By A. Hamilton | Notes on a Collection of Mineral Ores. By A. Hamilton | 471 |
| Notes on Exhibits. By W. Colenso, F.R.S. | Notes on Exhibits. By W. Colenso, F.R.S. | Notes on Exhibits. By W. Colenso, F.R.S. | 471 |
| On Olfactory Physics. By W. I. Spencer | On Olfactory Physics. By W. I. Spencer | On Olfactory Physics. By W. I. Spencer | 471 |
| A Jubilee Paper; or, Fifty Years in New Zealand. By W. Colenso, F.R.S. | A Jubilee Paper; or, Fifty Years in New Zealand. By W. Colenso, F.R.S. | A Jubilee Paper; or, Fifty Years in New Zealand. By W. Colenso, F.R.S. | 471 |
| On some Marine Invertebrates of Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton | On some Marine Invertebrates of Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton | On some Marine Invertebrates of Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton | 471 |
| Notes on Additions to the Museum. By A. Hamilton | Notes on Additions to the Museum. By A. Hamilton | Notes on Additions to the Museum. By A. Hamilton | 472 |
| Election of Officers for 1888 | Election of Officers for 1888 | Election of Officers for 1888 | 472 |
| SOUTHLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| On the Structure of Matter. By A. Highton, B.A. | On the Structure of Matter. By A. Highton, B.A. | On the Structure of Matter. By A. Highton, B.A. | 473 |
| On the Tarawera Eruption. By W. S. Hamilton | On the Tarawera Eruption. By W. S. Hamilton | On the Tarawera Eruption. By W. S. Hamilton | 473 |
| NELSON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Notes on Exhibits. By A. S. Atkinson | Notes on Exhibits. By A. S. Atkinson | Notes on Exhibits. By A. S. Atkinson | 474 |
| On a new Species of Dodder. By J. Meeson, B.A. | On a new Species of Dodder. By J. Meeson, B.A. | On a new Species of Dodder. By J. Meeson, B.A. | 474 |
| A few Suggestions on Matter and Energy. By W. Wells | A few Suggestions on Matter and Energy. By W. Wells | A few Suggestions on Matter and Energy. By W. Wells | 474 |
| Resolution to form a School of Mines | Resolution to form a School of Mines | Resolution to form a School of Mines | 474 |
| Notes on Natural History. By J. Martin, jun. | Notes on Natural History. By J. Martin, jun. | Notes on Natural History. By J. Martin, jun. | 474 |
| On a recent Ascent of Mount Arthur and Mount Peel. By Dr. Hudson | On a recent Ascent of Mount Arthur and Mount Peel. By Dr. Hudson | On a recent Ascent of Mount Arthur and Mount Peel. By Dr. Hudson | 474 |
| Measurable Vibrations in Fluids, as suggestive of those only conceivable in Ether. By G. Ashcroft | Measurable Vibrations in Fluids, as suggestive of those only conceivable in Ether. By G. Ashcroft | Measurable Vibrations in Fluids, as suggestive of those only conceivable in Ether. By G. Ashcroft | 475 |
| On Yeast. By Dr. Keyworth | On Yeast. By Dr. Keyworth | On Yeast. By Dr. Keyworth | 475 |
| Presentation to Museum | Presentation to Museum | Presentation to Museum | 475 ​ |
| Notes of a Visit to the District affected by the Volcanic Eruption of 1886. By J. Holloway | Notes of a Visit to the District affected by the Volcanic Eruption of 1886. By J. Holloway | Notes of a Visit to the District affected by the Volcanic Eruption of 1886. By J. Holloway | 475 |
| The Genesis of Genius. By H. L. Twisleton | The Genesis of Genius. By H. L. Twisleton | The Genesis of Genius. By H. L. Twisleton | 476 |
| On a living Specimen of Lamprey. By R. T. Kingsley | On a living Specimen of Lamprey. By R. T. Kingsley | On a living Specimen of Lamprey. By R. T. Kingsley | 476 |
| On some curious Carvings on a Rock at Chatham Island. By T. H. Pott | On some curious Carvings on a Rock at Chatham Island. By T. H. Pott | On some curious Carvings on a Rock at Chatham Island. By T. H. Pott | 476 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 476 |
| Election of Officers for 1887–88 | Election of Officers for 1887–88 | Election of Officers for 1887–88 | 476 |
| Address by the President | Address by the President | Address by the President | 476–478 |
| A Few Experiences of Fijian Life. By W. E. Atkinson | A Few Experiences of Fijian Life. By W. E. Atkinson | A Few Experiences of Fijian Life. By W. E. Atkinson | 478 |
| On Graptolitidæ. By R. T. Kingsley | On Graptolitidæ. By R. T. Kingsley | On Graptolitidæ. By R. T. Kingsley | 479 |
| APPENDIX. ||||
| Meteorological Statistics for 1887 | Meteorological Statistics for 1887 | Meteorological Statistics for 1887 | 483 |
| Notes on the Weather for 1887 | Notes on the Weather for 1887 | Notes on the Weather for 1887 | 484 |
| Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1887 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1887 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1887 | 485 |
| Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | 486 |
| Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | 487–499 |
| Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented | Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented | Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented | 500–503 |
| Alphabetical Index | Alphabetical Index | Alphabetical Index | 505–509 |
| Errata et Addendum | Errata et Addendum | Errata et Addendum | 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.–xv. |
| 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. | Maskell et al.—Freshwater Infusoria | | 4 |
| II. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | | 8 |
| III. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | | 12 |
| IV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | | 16 |
| V. | Parker.—Regalecus | | 24 |
| VI. | T. W. Kirk.—Anthosoma smithii | | 32 |
| VII. | {{{1}}}„ Architenthis longimanus | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 38 |
| VIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 38 |
| IX. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 38 |
| X. | Maskell.—Henops brunneus | | 108 |
| XI. | Urquhart.—Araneidea | | 112 |
| XII. | Buchanan.—Ranunculus tenuis | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 255 |
| XIII. | {{{1}}}„ Notothlaspi hookeri | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 255 |
| XIV. | Hutton.—Geology of Weka Pass | | 257 |
| XV. | Wilson.—Diagram | | 276 |
| XVI. | Hill.—Artesian Well System of Hawke's Bay | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 284 |
| XVII. | {{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 284 |
| XVIII. | {{{1}}}„ Map showing Distribution of Pumice | | 296 |
| XIX. | Cussen.—Map of Lake Taupo | | 320 |
| XX. | Tregear.—Specimens of Tattoo | | 353 |
| XXI. | Hocken.—Derelict Ship | | 425 |
| XXII. | Beischek.—Map of Recent Explorations | | 441 |