# Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute/Volume 21

TRANSACTIONS
AND
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE,
1888
VOL. XXI.
(Fourth 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, 1889.
WELLINGTON:
GEORGE DIDSBURY, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON E.C.
CORRIGENDA ET ADDENDA.
| Page | 33, | line 37, and page 41, line 6, for "Maruaepuke" read "Mamaepuke." |
| Page | 34, | line  7, for "Wullerstorfii" read "Wulferstorfii." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 38, | {{{1}}}„ 37, for "gladifolius" read "glastifolius." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 59, | {{{1}}}„  1, after "C." insert "(Lophocolea)." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 123, | {{{1}}}„ 17, for "resting" read "nesting." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 260, | bottom line, for "Geological" read "Zoological." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 343, | line 11 from bottom, for "flow" read "floor." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 351, | {{{1}}}„  3, for "microscopic" read "macroscopic." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 395, | {{{1}}}„  8 from bottom, for "Tokomaru" read "Anaura." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 415, | {{{1}}}„ 10 from bottom, for "one" read "our." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 418, | {{{1}}}„ 13, for "Copeland" read "Coupland." |
| {{{1}}}„ | 446, | {{{1}}}„  7 from bottom, for " /p" read "a/p" |
CONTENTS.
TRANSACTIONS.
I.—Botany. :
| | | | PAGES. |
| Art. | I. | Further Notes on the Dcsmidiece of New Zealand, with Descriptions of New Species. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 3–32 |
| | II. | On the Botany of Te Moehau Mountain, Cape Colville. By James Adams, B.A. | 32–41 |
| | III. | A Description of a Species of Orobanche (supposed to be new) parasitical on a Plant of Hydrocotyle. By William Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S., &c. | 41–43 |
| | IV. | A Description of some newly-discovered Cryptogamic Plants; being a further Contribution towards the making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso | 43–80 |
| | V. | A Description of some newly-discovered Phænogamic Plants; being a further Contribution towards the making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso | 80–108 |
| | VI. | Notes on a Plant (Glossostigma elatinoides) found beside the Maungapouri Stream, Otaki. By Clement W. Lee | 108–109 |
| | VII. | The Fall of the Leaf. By Joshua Rutland | 110–120 |
| II.—Zoology. ||||
| | VIII. | On some Birds from the Kermadec Islands. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. | 121–124 |
| | IX. | Notice of the Capture of a Specimen of the Shy Albatross (Diomedea cauta) near Auckland. By T. F. Cheeseman | 125–126 |
| | X. | The Habits and Home of the Wandering Albatross (Diomedea exulans). By A. Reischek, F.L.S. | 126–128 |
| | XI. | On a Specimen of the Brown Gannet (Sula fusca) shot in Napier Harbour, with Notes on other New Zealand Birds. By A. Hamilton | 128–134 |
| | XII. | On new Species of Araneidea. By A. T. Urquhart | 134–152 |
| | XIII. | On a new Species of Gasteracantha from Norfolk Island. By A. T. Urquhart | 152–154 |
| | XIV. | Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-Lepidoptera. By E. Meyrick, B.A., F.E.S. | 154–188 |
| | XV. | On the Natural History of Three Species of Micro-Lepidoptera. By G. V. Hudson | 189–190 |
| | XVI. | On the Varieties of a common Moth (Declana floccosa). By G. V. Hudson | 190–193 |
| | XVII. | A Description of a new and large Species of Orthopterous Insect of the Genus Hemideina, Walker. By W. Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S., &c. | 193–194 ​ |
| | XVIII. | Notes on a peculiar Chrysalis of an unknown pages Species of Butterfly. By W. Colenso | 194–196 |
| | XIX. | A few Notes on the Economy and Habits of one of our largest and handsomest New Zealand Butterflies (Pyrameis gonerilla). By W. Colenso | 196–199 |
| | XX. | A few stray Notes on the New Zealand Owl, Athene novæ-zealandiæ, Gml.—Ruru and Koukou of the Maoris, and Morepork of the Settlers. By W. Colenso | 200–205 |
| | XXI. | On the Birds of Lake Brunner District. By W. W. Smith | 205–224 |
| | XXII. | On Apteryx bulleri. By R. Bowdler Sharpe, F.L.S., F.Z.S., Hon. Mem. N.Z. Inst. | 224 |
| | XXIII. | Notes on the Decrease of Pheasants on the West Coast of the North Island. By Edward N. Liffiton | 225–226 |
| | XXIV. | The Takahe (Notornis mantelli) in Western Otago. By James Park, F.G.S., of the Geological Survey Department | 226–230 |
| | XXV. | Notes on some New Zealand Birds. By T. W. Kirk, F.R.M.S. | 230–233 |
| | XXVI. | The Mole-cricket (Gryllotalpa vulgaris) in New Zealand. By T. W. Kirk | 233–235 |
| | XXVII. | On the Cause of the Disappearance of Young Trout from our Streams. By Alexander Ferguson: communicated by T. W. Kirk | 235–237 |
| | XXVIII. | The Distribution and Varieties of the Freshwater Crayfish of New Zealand. By Charles Chilton, M.A., B.Sc. | 237–252 |
| | XXIX. | Note on the Parasite (Temnocephala) found on the Freshwater Crayfish of New Zealand. By Charles Chilton | 252–253 |
| | XXX. | On some Gall-producing Insects in New Zealand. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 253–258 |
| | XXXI. | Notes on, and recent Additions to, the New Zealand Crustacean Fauna. By George M. Thomson, F.L.S. | 259–268 |
| III.—Geology. ||||
| | XXXII. | The Earthquake in the Amuri. By Professor Hutton | 269–293 |
| | XXXIII. | On the Fossil Marine Diatomaceous Deposit near Oamaru. By Harry A. de Lautour, M.R.C.S. | 293–311 |
| | XXXIV. | Notes on a Deposit of Moa-bones in the Te Aute Swamp, Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton | 311–318 |
| | XXXV. | Discovery of Fossil Moa-feathers in Rocks of Pliocene Age. By H. Hill, B.A., F.G.S. | 318–320 |
| | XXXVI. | The Oil Prospects of Poverty Bay and District. By H. Hill | 320–325 |
| | XXXVII. | On the Extent and Duration of Workable Coal in New Zealand. By James Park, F.G.S., of the Geological Survey Department | 325–331 |
| | XXXVIII. | The Alluvial Deposits of Otago. By L. O. Beal | 332–334 |
| | XXXIX. | Note on Rock collected by the Rev. W. S. Green from near the Summit of Mount Cook. By Professor T. G. Bonney, F.R.S.: communicated by Professor F. W. Hutton | 334–335 |
| | XL. | On a Striated Rock-surface from Boatman's, near Reefton. By G. J. Binns, F.G.S. | 335-336 ​ |
| | XLI. | On the Neighbourhood of Te Aoroa, Northern Wairoa. By John Harding, of Mount Vernon | 336–338 |
| | XLII. | Notes on the Geology of Tongariro and the Taupo District. By Professor A. P. W. Thomas, M.A., F.L.S., F.G.S. | 338–353 |
| IV.—Chemistry. ||||
| | XLIII. | On the Manganese Deposits of the Auckland District. By J. A. Pond, Colonial Analyst | 355–358 |
| | XLIV. | On the Occurrence of Tellurium in the Thames Lodes. By J. A. Pond | 358–359 |
| | XLV. | On the Preparation of Artificial Chromes for Ornamental Purposes. By William Skey, Analyst to the Geological Survey Department | 359–363 |
| | XLVI. | On the Fallacy of the Electro-capillary Theory. By William Skey | 363–367 |
| | XLVII. | On the Occurrence of Native Lead at Collingwood, and its Association with Gold. By William Skey | 367–368 |
| V.—Miscellaneous. ||||
| | XLVIII. | Sanitary Sewerage. By H. P. Higginson, M.I.C.E. | 369–378 |
| | XLIX. | Notes on the Islands to the South of New Zealand. By A. Reischek, F.L.S. | 378–389 |
| | L. | On the Visit of Captain Cook to Poverty Bay and Tolaga Bay. By Archdeacon W. L. Williams | 389–397 |
| | LI. | On the Relics of Captain Cook's Last Voyage. By Taylor White | 397–398 |
| | LII. | Snow Scenes on the Southern Alps. By Taylor White | 398–401 |
| | LIII. | Notes on Coloured Sheep. By Taylor White | 402–406 |
| | LIV. | Notes on the Waikato River Basins. By L. Cussen | 406–416 |
| | LV. | A Local Tradition of Raukawa—a Legend of Maungatahi. By T. Pine | 416–418 |
| | LVI. | On the Mental Effects of certain Vowel-sounds. By R. Coupland Harding | 418–428 |
| | LVII. | Rabbit Disease in the Wairarapa. By Coleman Phillips | 429–438 |
| | LVIII. | The Ancient Moa-hunters at Waingongoro. By Lieut.-Colonel McDonnell: communicated by James Park, F.G.S. | 438–441 |
| | LIX. | On the Mechanical Description of a Straight Line by means of Link-work. By W. Steadman Aldis | 441–446 |
| | LX. | The Knowledge of Cattle amongst the ancient Polynesians. By Edward Tregear, F.R.G.S. | 447–476 |
| NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Twentieth Annual Report | Twentieth Annual Report | Twentieth Annual Report | 479–480 |
| Accounts | Accounts | Accounts | 480 ​ |
| PROCEEDINGS. ||||
| WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Inaugural Address by the President, W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | Inaugural Address by the President, W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | Inaugural Address by the President, W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 483–484 |
| Two Suggestions for the Consideration of the Governors of the New Zealand Institute. By A. de B. Brandon | Two Suggestions for the Consideration of the Governors of the New Zealand Institute. By A. de B. Brandon | Two Suggestions for the Consideration of the Governors of the New Zealand Institute. By A. de B. Brandon | 485–486 |
| On the Limestones and other Rocks of the Rimutaka and Tararua Mountains. By A. McKay, F.G.S. | On the Limestones and other Rocks of the Rimutaka and Tararua Mountains. By A. McKay, F.G.S. | On the Limestones and other Rocks of the Rimutaka and Tararua Mountains. By A. McKay, F.G.S. | 486–487 |
| On the Supposed Occurrence of Two Sets of Greensand-beds at Waihao Forks, South Canterbury. By A. McKay | On the Supposed Occurrence of Two Sets of Greensand-beds at Waihao Forks, South Canterbury. By A. McKay | On the Supposed Occurrence of Two Sets of Greensand-beds at Waihao Forks, South Canterbury. By A. McKay | 488–489 |
| On a Discovery of Manganese near Wellington. By J. Wallace | On a Discovery of Manganese near Wellington. By J. Wallace | On a Discovery of Manganese near Wellington. By J. Wallace | 489 |
| On the Oil-bearing Strata of the North Island. By J. Park, F.G.S. | On the Oil-bearing Strata of the North Island. By J. Park, F.G.S. | On the Oil-bearing Strata of the North Island. By J. Park, F.G.S. | 489–492 |
| On the Earthquake of 1st September, 1888, and its Bearing upon the Architecture of Wellington. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | On the Earthquake of 1st September, 1888, and its Bearing upon the Architecture of Wellington. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | On the Earthquake of 1st September, 1888, and its Bearing upon the Architecture of Wellington. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. | 492–498 |
| On Earthquakes and Architecture. By T. Turnbull, F.R.I.B. A., M.I.G.A., and A.C.A. | On Earthquakes and Architecture. By T. Turnbull, F.R.I.B. A., M.I.G.A., and A.C.A. | On Earthquakes and Architecture. By T. Turnbull, F.R.I.B. A., M.I.G.A., and A.C.A. | 498–502 |
| Exhibit of Minerals from Richmond Hill, Collingwood | Exhibit of Minerals from Richmond Hill, Collingwood | Exhibit of Minerals from Richmond Hill, Collingwood | 502 |
| Notes on Lasioptera cerealis. By G. V. Hudson | Notes on Lasioptera cerealis. By G. V. Hudson | Notes on Lasioptera cerealis. By G. V. Hudson | 507–508 |
| Notes on Te Karamea Bluff. By Captain G. Mair | Notes on Te Karamea Bluff. By Captain G. Mair | Notes on Te Karamea Bluff. By Captain G. Mair | 508 |
| Remarks on Earthquakes in the Amuri District, South Island. By A. McKay, F.G.S. | Remarks on Earthquakes in the Amuri District, South Island. By A. McKay, F.G.S. | Remarks on Earthquakes in the Amuri District, South Island. By A. McKay, F.G.S. | 508–509 |
| Remarks on Alumite from Australia. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on Alumite from Australia. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on Alumite from Australia. By Sir J. Hector | 509 |
| Note in reference to a Paper in Vol. xx. of the "Transactions." By T. Wakelin, M.A. | Note in reference to a Paper in Vol. xx. of the "Transactions." By T. Wakelin, M.A. | Note in reference to a Paper in Vol. xx. of the "Transactions." By T. Wakelin, M.A. | 510 |
| Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | 512 |
| Scheme for Encouragement of Research | Scheme for Encouragement of Research | Scheme for Encouragement of Research | 512 |
| Remarks on Insect-pests and their Cure. By W. M. Maskell | Remarks on Insect-pests and their Cure. By W. M. Maskell | Remarks on Insect-pests and their Cure. By W. M. Maskell | 513 |
| Election of Officers for 1889 | Election of Officers for 1889 | Election of Officers for 1889 | 513 |
| On the Electro-magnetism of Atmospheric Oxygen; its Causes, and some of its Effects. By the Hon. R. Hart, M.L.C. | On the Electro-magnetism of Atmospheric Oxygen; its Causes, and some of its Effects. By the Hon. R. Hart, M.L.C. | On the Electro-magnetism of Atmospheric Oxygen; its Causes, and some of its Effects. By the Hon. R. Hart, M.L.C. | 513 |
| AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Anniversary Address by the President, S. P. Smith, F.R.G.S. | Anniversary Address by the President, S. P. Smith, F.R.G.S. | Anniversary Address by the President, S. P. Smith, F.R.G.S. | 514 |
| Remarks on Ethnological Specimens from the Islands. By S. P. Smith | Remarks on Ethnological Specimens from the Islands. By S. P. Smith | Remarks on Ethnological Specimens from the Islands. By S. P. Smith | 514 |
| The Realms of Imagination. By the Rev. E. H. Gulliver | The Realms of Imagination. By the Rev. E. H. Gulliver | The Realms of Imagination. By the Rev. E. H. Gulliver | 514 |
| Poor-relief. By the Rev. W. Tebbs | Poor-relief. By the Rev. W. Tebbs | Poor-relief. By the Rev. W. Tebbs | 514 |
| Electrolysis. By Professor F. D. Brown | Electrolysis. By Professor F. D. Brown | Electrolysis. By Professor F. D. Brown | 514 |
| On new Beetles collected by Mr. Urquhart at Te Aroha. By Captain T. Broun | On new Beetles collected by Mr. Urquhart at Te Aroha. By Captain T. Broun | On new Beetles collected by Mr. Urquhart at Te Aroha. By Captain T. Broun | 515 |
| The Chemistry of Agriculture. By J. A. Pond | The Chemistry of Agriculture. By J. A. Pond | The Chemistry of Agriculture. By J. A. Pond | 515 |
| Darwinism tested by Logic. By R. H. Bakewell, M.D. | Darwinism tested by Logic. By R. H. Bakewell, M.D. | Darwinism tested by Logic. By R. H. Bakewell, M.D. | 515 |
| Micro-organisms, and their Power in Every-day Life. By Professor Thomas | Micro-organisms, and their Power in Every-day Life. By Professor Thomas | Micro-organisms, and their Power in Every-day Life. By Professor Thomas | 515 |
| On Optics. By Dr. C. Purchas | On Optics. By Dr. C. Purchas | On Optics. By Dr. C. Purchas | 516 |
| On the School of Agriculture at Lincoln. By A. Gray | On the School of Agriculture at Lincoln. By A. Gray | On the School of Agriculture at Lincoln. By A. Gray | 516 |
| On Scientific Methods of Modern Pharmacology. By Dr. T. G. Davy | On Scientific Methods of Modern Pharmacology. By Dr. T. G. Davy | On Scientific Methods of Modern Pharmacology. By Dr. T. G. Davy | 516 |
| Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | 516–517 |
| Election of Officers for 1889517 |||
| Address to Mr. S. P. Smith, ex-President | Address to Mr. S. P. Smith, ex-President | Address to Mr. S. P. Smith, ex-President | 517 |
| Address to Mr. Reischek | Address to Mr. Reischek | Address to Mr. Reischek | 517 ​ |
| PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY. ||||
| On the Metallurgy of the Economic Minerals. By J. B. Stansell | On the Metallurgy of the Economic Minerals. By J. B. Stansell | On the Metallurgy of the Economic Minerals. By J. B. Stansell | 518 |
| Resolution regarding the late Mr. T. H. Potts | Resolution regarding the late Mr. T. H. Potts | Resolution regarding the late Mr. T. H. Potts | 518 |
| On the Goldfields of New Zealand. By Professor Hutton | On the Goldfields of New Zealand. By Professor Hutton | On the Goldfields of New Zealand. By Professor Hutton | 518 |
| Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | 519 |
| Election of Officers for 1889 | Election of Officers for 1889 | Election of Officers for 1889 | 519 |
| The Restoration of Philosophy. By Professor Haslam | The Restoration of Philosophy. By Professor Haslam | The Restoration of Philosophy. By Professor Haslam | 519 |
| OTAGO INSTITUTE. ||||
| On the Economic Position of New Zealand. By Professor J. Mainwaring Brown | On the Economic Position of New Zealand. By Professor J. Mainwaring Brown | On the Economic Position of New Zealand. By Professor J. Mainwaring Brown | 520 |
| Additions to the Museum | Additions to the Museum | Additions to the Museum | 521 |
| Remarks on Election of Professor Parker as F.R.S. | Remarks on Election of Professor Parker as F.R.S. | Remarks on Election of Professor Parker as F.R.S. | 521 |
| On the Early History of Otago. By Dr. Hocken | On the Early History of Otago. By Dr. Hocken | On the Early History of Otago. By Dr. Hocken | 521 |
| On Methods of mounting Animals. By Professor Parker | On Methods of mounting Animals. By Professor Parker | On Methods of mounting Animals. By Professor Parker | 522 |
| On the Conservation and Extension of the Amenities of Dunedin and its Neighbourhood. By Alexander Bathgate | On the Conservation and Extension of the Amenities of Dunedin and its Neighbourhood. By Alexander Bathgate | On the Conservation and Extension of the Amenities of Dunedin and its Neighbourhood. By Alexander Bathgate | 522 |
| On some Nepheline-bearing Rocks (Nepheline-Phonolites) from the Neighbourhood of Dunedin. By Professor Ulrich | On some Nepheline-bearing Rocks (Nepheline-Phonolites) from the Neighbourhood of Dunedin. By Professor Ulrich | On some Nepheline-bearing Rocks (Nepheline-Phonolites) from the Neighbourhood of Dunedin. By Professor Ulrich | 522 |
| On the Early History of Otago. By Dr. Hocken | On the Early History of Otago. By Dr. Hocken | On the Early History of Otago. By Dr. Hocken | 522 |
| Description of New Zealand Plants. By D. Petrie, M.A. | Description of New Zealand Plants. By D. Petrie, M.A. | Description of New Zealand Plants. By D. Petrie, M.A. | 523 |
| Descriptions of new Species of New Zealand Araneæ. By P. Goyen | Descriptions of new Species of New Zealand Araneæ. By P. Goyen | Descriptions of new Species of New Zealand Araneæ. By P. Goyen | 523 |
| On Gasteracantha ocellata. By P. Goyen | On Gasteracantha ocellata. By P. Goyen | On Gasteracantha ocellata. By P. Goyen | 523 |
| On Specimens of Birds mounted for the Museum. By Professor Parker | On Specimens of Birds mounted for the Museum. By Professor Parker | On Specimens of Birds mounted for the Museum. By Professor Parker | 523 |
| On a Specimen of Dinornis casuarinus. By Professor Parker | On a Specimen of Dinornis casuarinus. By Professor Parker | On a Specimen of Dinornis casuarinus. By Professor Parker | 523 |
| Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | 523 |
| Election of Officers for 1889 | Election of Officers for 1889 | Election of Officers for 1889 | 523–524 |
| On an Ancient Cosmogony. By A. Wilson, M.A. | On an Ancient Cosmogony. By A. Wilson, M.A. | On an Ancient Cosmogony. By A. Wilson, M.A. | 524 |
| WESTLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | 525 |
| Election of Officers | Election of Officers | Election of Officers | 525 |
| HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. ||||
| Remarks on Exhibits | Remarks on Exhibits | Remarks on Exhibits | 526–527 |
| The Moa and its Hunters. By L. Moore | The Moa and its Hunters. By L. Moore | The Moa and its Hunters. By L. Moore | 527 |
| Pope, the English Poet. By W. Colenso, F.R.S. | Pope, the English Poet. By W. Colenso, F.R.S. | Pope, the English Poet. By W. Colenso, F.R.S. | 527 |
| Exhibits of Specimens from the Kermadec Islands | Exhibits of Specimens from the Kermadec Islands | Exhibits of Specimens from the Kermadec Islands | 527 |
| On Experiments in Fish-hatching. By Mr. Balfour | On Experiments in Fish-hatching. By Mr. Balfour | On Experiments in Fish-hatching. By Mr. Balfour | 527 |
| NELSON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Remarks on Exhibits | Remarks on Exhibits | Remarks on Exhibits | 529 |
| The Royston Cave, Hertfordshire, its History, Origin, and Use, by R. J. Kingsley | The Royston Cave, Hertfordshire, its History, Origin, and Use, by R. J. Kingsley | The Royston Cave, Hertfordshire, its History, Origin, and Use, by R. J. Kingsley | 529 |
| Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | Abstract of Annual Report and Accounts | 529 |
| Election of Officers for 1889 | Election of Officers for 1889 | Election of Officers for 1889 | 529 |
| On Germs, their Baneful and Beneficent Influence on the Human Organism. By the Bishop of Nelson | On Germs, their Baneful and Beneficent Influence on the Human Organism. By the Bishop of Nelson | On Germs, their Baneful and Beneficent Influence on the Human Organism. By the Bishop of Nelson | 529 |
| Remarks on Exhibits | Remarks on Exhibits | Remarks on Exhibits | 529–530 |
| ​ | APPENDIX. | APPENDIX. | APPENDIX. |
| Meteorological Statistics for 1888 | Meteorological Statistics for 1888 | Meteorological Statistics for 1888 | 533 |
| Notes on the Weather for 1888 | Notes on the Weather for 1888 | Notes on the Weather for 1888 | 534 |
| Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1888 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1888 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1888 | 535 |
| Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | 536 |
| Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | 537–549 |
| 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 | 550–553 |
| Alphabetical Index | Alphabetical Index | Alphabetical Index | 555–559 |
| Errata et Addendum | Errata et Addendum | Errata et Addendum | v |
| Contents | Contents | Contents | vii–xii |
| List of Plates | List of Plates | List of Plates | xiii |
| Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute | Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute | Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute | xv |
| 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 | xv–xvii |
| 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 | xviii–xxi |
LIST OF PLATES.
| | Author | | TO FACE PAGE |
| I. | Maskell.—Desmidieæ | | 10 |
| II. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 18 |
| III. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 18 |
| IV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 30 |
| V. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 30 |
| VI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 30 |
| VII. | Urquhart.—Gasteracantha ocellatum | | 154 |
| VIII. | Hudson.—Micro-Lepidoptera | | 190 |
| IX. | {{{1}}}„Declana floccosa | | 192 |
| X. | Chilton.—Freshwater Crayfish | | 242 |
| XI. | Maskell.—Eurytoma oleariæ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 258 |
| XII. | {{{1}}}„Cecidomyia oleariæ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 258 |
| XIII. | Thomson.—Crustacea | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 266 |
| XIV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 266 |
| XV. | Hutton.—Map of Glynn Wye District | | 274 |
| XVI. | {{{1}}}„Map showing Distribution of Earthquake | | 282 |
| XVII. | {{{1}}}„Reflection and Refraction of Earth-waves | | 290 |
| XVIII. | De Lautour.—Map of Oamaru District | | 294 |
| XIX. | {{{1}}}„Sections | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 298 |
| XX. | {{{1}}}„Diatoms, magnified | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 298 |
| XXI. | {{{1}}}„Diatoms | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 306 |
| XXII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 306 |
| XXIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 306 |
| XXIV. | Hill.—Section of South Pacific Company's Oil-well | | 322 |
| XXV. | Binns.—Striated Rock-surface | | 336 |
| XXVI. | Thomas.—Lake Taupo, showing Volcanic Mountains | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 342 |
| XXVII. | {{{1}}}„Cone of Ngauruhoe | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 342 |
| XXVIII. | {{{1}}}„Tongariro | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 346 |
| XXIX. | {{{1}}}„Map of Tongariro Summit | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 346 |
| XXX. | {{{1}}}„North Crater, Tongariro | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 350 |
| XXXI. | {{{1}}}„Lakes on Summit of Tongariro | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 350 |
| XXXII. | {{{1}}}„Lake Taupo, showing Lake Terrace | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 350 |
| XXXIII. | Williams.—Maps of Poverty Bay and Tolaga Bay | | 394 |
| XXXIV. | Cussen.—Map of Waikato River Basin | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 410 |
| XXXV. | {{{1}}}„Section of Walker's Gully | $\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,$ | 410 |
| XXXVI. | Tregear.—Rafts made of Skins, &c. | | 462 |