# Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute/Volume 30

TRANSACTIONS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE
TRANSACTIONS
AND
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE,
1897
VOL. XXX.
(Thirteenth 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 June, 1898.
WELLINGTON:
JOHN MACKAY, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
KEGAN, PAUL, TRENCH, TRÜBNER & CO., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, CHARING CROSS ROAD, LONDON
CONTENTS.
TRANSACTIONS.
I.—Miscellaneous. :
| | | | PAGES. |
| Art. | I. | On Material and Scientific Progress in New Zealand pages during the Victorian Era. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S. | 1–23 |
| | II. | On Rock Pictographs in South Canterbury. By A. Hamilton | 24–29 |
| | III. | Did the Maori discover the Greenstone? By Joshua Rutland29–32 |
| | IV. | Tuhoe Land: Notes on the Origin, History, Customs, and Traditions of the Tuhoe or Urewera Tribe. By Elsdon Best | 33–41 |
| | V. | The Building of Hotunui, Whare Whakairo, W. H. Taipari's Carved House at Thames, 1878. Told by Mereana Mokomoko, Widow of the late Chief W. H. Taipari, to Gilbert Mair, 12th July, 1897 | 41–44 |
| | VI. | The Insulation of Cold Stores. By Professor F. D. Brown | 44–49 |
| | VII. | Thoughts on Comparative Mythology. By Edward Tregear | 50–65 |
| | VIII. | The State Prevention of Consumption. By E. Roberton, M.D. | 66–79 |
| | IX. | The Tides, Currents, and the Moon. By W. Buchanan | 79–87 |
| | X. | Marsh-lights. By R. Coupland Harding | 87–93 |
| | XI. | Under the Southern Cross; or, Life in the South Seas: Fairy Tales and Folk-lore. By F. W. Christian, B. A. | 93–109 |
| | XII. | On the Influence of the Ideal. By E. A. Mackechnie | 109–118 |
| | XIII. | On an Objection to Le Sage's Theory of Gravitation. By C. Coleridge Farr, B. Sc. | 118–120 |
| | XIV. | On the Magnetic Force parallel to the Axis in the Interior of Solenoids. [Abstract.] By C. Coleridge Farr | 121 |
| | XV. | Upon a Common Vital Force. By Coleman Phillips | 122–130 |
| | XVI. | On Maori Stone Implements. By Captain Hutton, F.R.S. | 130–134 ​ |
| II.—Zoology. ||||
| | XVII. | The Grasshoppers and Locusts of New Zealand and the Kermadec Islands. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.R.S., Curator of the Canterbury Museum, Christchurch | 135–150 |
| | XVIII. | Note on the Ancient Maori Dog. By Captain F. W. Hutton | 151–155 |
| | XIX. | On a Collection of Insects from the Chatham Islands, with Descriptions of Three New Species. By Captain F. W. Hutton | 155–160 |
| | XX. | On the Phasmidæ of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton | 160–166 |
| | XXI. | Synopsis of the Hemiptera of New Zealand which have been described previous to 1896. By Captain F. W. Hutton | 167–187 |
| | XXII. | Notes on New Zealand Starfishes. By H. Farquhar. Communicated by E. Lukins | 187–191 |
| | XXIII. | A List of Recent and Fossil Bryozoa collected in Various Parts of New Zealand. By A. Hamilton | 192–199 |
| | XXIV. | On the Hydroids of the Neighbourhood of Dunedin. By F. W. Hilgendorf, M.A. | 200–218 |
| | XXV. | On the Occurrence of Pedicellina in New Zealand. By F. W. Hilgendorf | 218 |
| | XXVI. | Further Coccid Notes: with Description of New Species, and Discussion of Points of Interest. By W. M. Maskell, Registrar of the University of New Zealand, Corr. Mem. Roy. Soc. of South Australia | 219–252 |
| | XXVII. | Notes on Regalecus Sp. By S. H. Drew, F.L.S. | 253–254 |
| | XXVIII. | Notes on Occurrence of Regalecus argenteus on the Taranaki Coast. By F. E. Clarke | 254–266 |
| | XXIX. | Notes on Acclimatisation in New Zealand. By A. Bathgate | 266–279 |
| | XXX. | Notes on Bird-life in the West Coast Sounds. By Richard Henry. Communicated by Sir J. Hector | 279–293 |
| | XXXI. | A Romance of Samoan Natural History; or, Records relating to the Manu Mea, or Red Bird of Samoa, now nearly, if not quite, extinct. By the Rev. John B. Stair, late Vicar of St. Arnaud, Victoria, formerly of Samoa. Communicated by E. Tregear, F.R.G.S. | 293–303 |
| | XXXII. | On Rats, and their Nesting in Small Branches of Trees. By Taylor White | 303–309 |
| | XXXIII. | Notes on Patellidæ, with reference to Species found on the Rocks at Island and Lyall's Bays. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S. | 309–312 |
| | XXXIV. | Notes on New Zealand Sponges: Fourth Paper. By H. B. Kirk, M.A. | 313–316 |
| | XXXV. | On the Sponges described in Dieffenbach's "New Zealand." By Arthur Dendy, D.Sc, Professor of Biology in the Canterbury College, University of New Zealand | 316–320 |
| | XXXVI. | Notes on a Remarkable Collection of Marine Animals lately found on the New Brighton Beach, near Christchurch, New Zealand. By Arthur Dendy | 320–326 |
| | XXXVII. | A Synonymic List of the Lepidoptera of New Zealand. By Richard W. Fereday, F.E.S. | 326–377 ​ |
| III.-Botany. ||||
| | XXXVIII. | Description of a New Species of Drimys. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | 379–380 |
| | XXXIX. | Remarks on Gunnera "ovata," Petrie, and G. flavida, Colenso, in Reply to Mr. Petrie. By T. Kirk | 380–381 |
| | XL. | On New Australian and New Zealand Lichens. By James Stirton, M.D., F.L.S. Communicated by T. W. Naylor Beckett, F.L.S. | 382–393 |
| | XLI. | A New Classification of the Genus Pyxine. By Dr. James Stirton. Communicated by T. W. Naylor Beckett, F.L.S. | 393–398 |
| | XLII. | New Zealand Musci: Notes on a New Species of Moss belonging to the Genus Seligera. By R. Brown398–399 |
| | XLIII. | New Zealand Musci: Notes on the Genus Tortula, with Descriptions of New Species. By R. Brown | 399–409 |
| | XLIV. | New Zealand Musci: Notes on the Genus Streptopogon, Wills, with Description of a New Species. By R. Brown | 409–410 |
| | XLV. | New Zealand Musci: Notes on New Genus Dendia. By R. Brown | 411–412 |
| | XLVI. | Notes on New Zealand Musci, and Descriptions of Two New Species. By R. Brown | 412–414 |
| | XLVII. | On the Botany of Hikurangi Mountain. By James Adams, B.A. | 414–433 |
| | XLVIII. | Description of a New Native Species of Coprosma. By D. Petrie, M.A., F.L.S. | 433–434 |
| | XLIX. | On Curious Forms of New Zealand Fern. By H. C. Field | 434–435 |
| | L. | On the Freezing of New Zealand Alpine Plants: Notes of an Experiment conducted in the Freezing-chamber, Lyttelton. By L. Cockayne | 435–442 |
| | LI. | Notes on the Wangapeka Valley, Nelson. By R. I. Kingsley | 442–444 |
| IV.—Geology. ||||
| | LII. | Notes on a Specimen of Euryapteryx from Southland. By A. Hamilton | 445–446 |
| | LIII. | Notes on the Recent Earthquake. By H. C. Field | 447–457 |
| V.—Physics. ||||
| | LIV. | On the Screening of Electro-motive Force in the Fields produced by Leyden-jar Discharges. By J. A. Erskine | 459–462 |
| | LV. | On the Relative Commercial Values of Pumice and Charcoal for Purposes of Insulation. By W. T. Firth | 463–465 |
| | LVI. | Notes on the Vertical Component of the Motions of the Earth's Atmosphere. By Major-General Schaw, C.B. (late R.E.) | 465–476 |
| | LVII. | The Histories of the Storms of the 30th January and the 16th April, 1897. By Major-General Schaw | 477–486 ​ |
| VI.—Chemistry. ||||
| | LVIII. | On the Distillation Products of the Blackball Coal. By Dr. W. P. Evans | 487–494 |
| | LIX. | On a Convenient Form of Oil-bath for studying the Influence of Definite Temperatures on Solids. By Dr. W. P. Evans | 495–496 |
| | LX. | On the Error introduced by using a Coal-gas Flame while determining the Percentage of Sulphur in Coals, with Especial Reference to the Methods "Eschka" and "Nakamura." By Dr. W. P. Evans | 496–497 |
| | LXI. | On an Improved Adjustable Drip-proof Bunsen Burner. By Dr. W. P. Evans | 497–498 |
| | LXII. | On the Electro-deposition of Gold upon the Gold of our Drifts. By William Skey, Analyst to the Department of Mines | 498–509 |
| | LXIII. | On the Decomposition of Water by Tannic Acid in Conjunction with an Alkali. By William Skey | 509–510 |
| | LXIV. | On the Liberation of Hydrogen in a certain Variation of the Apparatus used for cyaniding Gold. By William Skey | 510–512 |
| | LXV. | On the Rapid Action of Strong Cyanide Solutions on Gold superficially. By William Skey | 512–513 |
| VII.—Addenda. ||||
| | LXVI. | On the Hawke's Bay Plain: Past and Present. By H. Hill, B.A., F.G.S. | 515–531 |
| | LXVII. | On Swallows and Martins at Hicks Bay. By H. Hill | 532 |
| | LXVIII. | On Maori Middens at Wainui, Poverty Bay. By F. Hutchinson | 533–536 |
| NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Twenty-ninth Annual Report | Twenty-ninth Annual Report | Twenty-ninth Annual Report | 593–595 |
| Accounts for 1896–97 | Accounts for 1896–97 | Accounts for 1896–97 | 595 |
| PROCEEDINGS. ||||
| WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Exhibit of Histiopterus labiosus; New Zealand Pigeon; &c. | Exhibit of Histiopterus labiosus; New Zealand Pigeon; &c. | Exhibit of Histiopterus labiosus; New Zealand Pigeon; &c. | 546 |
| Remarks on the Manu Mea (Red Bird of Samoa). By F. W. Christian | Remarks on the Manu Mea (Red Bird of Samoa). By F. W. Christian | Remarks on the Manu Mea (Red Bird of Samoa). By F. W. Christian | 548 |
| Demonstration of Pathological Specimens, illustrating Diseases of Domesticated Animals. By G. H. Barker | Demonstration of Pathological Specimens, illustrating Diseases of Domesticated Animals. By G. H. Barker | Demonstration of Pathological Specimens, illustrating Diseases of Domesticated Animals. By G. H. Barker | 550–551 |
| On a Specimen of Xiphias gladius, the Northern Swordfish. By Sir J. Hector | On a Specimen of Xiphias gladius, the Northern Swordfish. By Sir J. Hector | On a Specimen of Xiphias gladius, the Northern Swordfish. By Sir J. Hector | 551–552 |
| Description of Recent Earthquakes, especially that of 21st September. By Sir J. Hector | Description of Recent Earthquakes, especially that of 21st September. By Sir J. Hector | Description of Recent Earthquakes, especially that of 21st September. By Sir J. Hector | 552 |
| Exhibit of New Zealand Quail | Exhibit of New Zealand Quail | Exhibit of New Zealand Quail | 552 |
| Remark on Earthquake of 21st September. By W. T. L. Travers | Remark on Earthquake of 21st September. By W. T. L. Travers | Remark on Earthquake of 21st September. By W. T. L. Travers | 552 |
| Nomination of Elector of Governors of the Institute | Nomination of Elector of Governors of the Institute | Nomination of Elector of Governors of the Institute | 553 |
| Remarks on Mr. Harding's Paper on Will-o'-the-wisps. By W. T. L. Travers | Remarks on Mr. Harding's Paper on Will-o'-the-wisps. By W. T. L. Travers | Remarks on Mr. Harding's Paper on Will-o'-the-wisps. By W. T. L. Travers | 553 |
| On the Industries of Animals. By G. Heriot Barker | On the Industries of Animals. By G. Heriot Barker | On the Industries of Animals. By G. Heriot Barker | 553–554 |
| Remarks on a Skeleton of a Sea-leopardess. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Skeleton of a Sea-leopardess. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Skeleton of a Sea-leopardess. By Sir J. Hector | 555 |
| Remarks on Scorpio afer. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on Scorpio afer. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on Scorpio afer. By Sir J. Hector | 556 |
| Remarks on Parmophorus unguis. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on Parmophorus unguis. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on Parmophorus unguis. By Sir J. Hector | 556 |
| Remarks on a Tooth of Pseudoscarus sp. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Tooth of Pseudoscarus sp. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Tooth of Pseudoscarus sp. By Sir J. Hector | 556 |
| Remarks on Formol. By Mr. Mestayer | Remarks on Formol. By Mr. Mestayer | Remarks on Formol. By Mr. Mestayer | 556 |
| Election of a Governor of the Institute | Election of a Governor of the Institute | Election of a Governor of the Institute | 557 |
| Remarks on a Skeleton of a Sea-lioness. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Skeleton of a Sea-lioness. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Skeleton of a Sea-lioness. By Sir J. Hector | 557 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 558–559 |
| Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | 559 |
| Criticism of Mr. P. Marshall's Paper on Dodonidia helmsi, in Vol. xxviii. By E. F. Hawthorne | Criticism of Mr. P. Marshall's Paper on Dodonidia helmsi, in Vol. xxviii. By E. F. Hawthorne | Criticism of Mr. P. Marshall's Paper on Dodonidia helmsi, in Vol. xxviii. By E. F. Hawthorne | 559–560 |
| On Solanum hamiltonii. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | On Solanum hamiltonii. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | On Solanum hamiltonii. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. | 561 |
| Exhibit of Chitons collected by Miss Mestayer | Exhibit of Chitons collected by Miss Mestayer | Exhibit of Chitons collected by Miss Mestayer | 561 |
| AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Remarks on the Museum. Inaugural Address by E. Roberton, M.D., President | Remarks on the Museum. Inaugural Address by E. Roberton, M.D., President | Remarks on the Museum. Inaugural Address by E. Roberton, M.D., President | 562 |
| "A," a Passage in Archaeology. By Professor Talbot-Tubbs | "A," a Passage in Archaeology. By Professor Talbot-Tubbs | "A," a Passage in Archaeology. By Professor Talbot-Tubbs | 562 |
| On Ore-deposits. By A. Montgomery | On Ore-deposits. By A. Montgomery | On Ore-deposits. By A. Montgomery | 563 |
| On Insect Life in Gardens. By P. Marshall, F.E.S. | On Insect Life in Gardens. By P. Marshall, F.E.S. | On Insect Life in Gardens. By P. Marshall, F.E.S. | 563 |
| On "The Ether." By Professor F. D. Brown | On "The Ether." By Professor F. D. Brown | On "The Ether." By Professor F. D. Brown | 564 |
| On Corals and Coral Reefs. By Professor A. P. Thomas | On Corals and Coral Reefs. By Professor A. P. Thomas | On Corals and Coral Reefs. By Professor A. P. Thomas | 564 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 564–567 |
| Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | 567 |
| PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY. ||||
| On the Science of History. By Professor E. J. Mathew, M.A., LL.B. | On the Science of History. By Professor E. J. Mathew, M.A., LL.B. | On the Science of History. By Professor E. J. Mathew, M.A., LL.B. | 568 |
| On Some New Zealand Seaweeds. By R. M. Laing, M.A. | On Some New Zealand Seaweeds. By R. M. Laing, M.A. | On Some New Zealand Seaweeds. By R. M. Laing, M.A. | 568 |
| Exhibit of Winter-flowering Iris and Hybrid Hellebore by L. Cockayne | Exhibit of Winter-flowering Iris and Hybrid Hellebore by L. Cockayne | Exhibit of Winter-flowering Iris and Hybrid Hellebore by L. Cockayne | 569 |
| On the Evolution of Art. By S. Hurst Seagar, A.R.I.B.A. | On the Evolution of Art. By S. Hurst Seagar, A.R.I.B.A. | On the Evolution of Art. By S. Hurst Seagar, A.R.I.B.A. | 570 |
| Remarks on the Marsupial Mole (Notoryctes typhlops). By Professor Dendy | Remarks on the Marsupial Mole (Notoryctes typhlops). By Professor Dendy | Remarks on the Marsupial Mole (Notoryctes typhlops). By Professor Dendy | 570 ​ |
| Remarks on Palæolithic Implements from Africa. By Captain Hutton | Remarks on Palæolithic Implements from Africa. By Captain Hutton | Remarks on Palæolithic Implements from Africa. By Captain Hutton | 571 |
| Remarks on Limulus polyphemus. By Professor Dendy | Remarks on Limulus polyphemus. By Professor Dendy | Remarks on Limulus polyphemus. By Professor Dendy | 571 |
| Resolution regarding the late Mr. Thomas Kirk, F.L.S. | Resolution regarding the late Mr. Thomas Kirk, F.L.S. | Resolution regarding the late Mr. Thomas Kirk, F.L.S. | 571 |
| Description of Minerals from West Australia. By C. J. Wentworth Cookson | Description of Minerals from West Australia. By C. J. Wentworth Cookson | Description of Minerals from West Australia. By C. J. Wentworth Cookson | 571 |
| Resolution regarding the late Professor T. Jeffery Parker, F.R.S. (in Report) | Resolution regarding the late Professor T. Jeffery Parker, F.R.S. (in Report) | Resolution regarding the late Professor T. Jeffery Parker, F.R.S. (in Report) | 572 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 572–573 |
| Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | 573 |
| Hypnotism: Presidential Address. By Dr. Thomas | Hypnotism: Presidential Address. By Dr. Thomas | Hypnotism: Presidential Address. By Dr. Thomas | 573 |
| OTAGO INSTITUTE. ||||
| Resignation of the President | Resignation of the President | Resignation of the President | 574 |
| By-election of Officers | By-election of Officers | By-election of Officers | 574 |
| Remarks on a Skeleton of Harpagornis. By Professor Parker | Remarks on a Skeleton of Harpagornis. By Professor Parker | Remarks on a Skeleton of Harpagornis. By Professor Parker | 574 |
| Some Chapters in the History of Zoology. By Professor Parker | Some Chapters in the History of Zoology. By Professor Parker | Some Chapters in the History of Zoology. By Professor Parker | 574 |
| Remarks on Regalecus argenteus. By Professor Parker | Remarks on Regalecus argenteus. By Professor Parker | Remarks on Regalecus argenteus. By Professor Parker | 574–575 |
| Remarks on Haplodactylus meandratus. By Professor Parker | Remarks on Haplodactylus meandratus. By Professor Parker | Remarks on Haplodactylus meandratus. By Professor Parker | 575 |
| On the Armour of the Kingsmill Islanders. By Professor Parker | On the Armour of the Kingsmill Islanders. By Professor Parker | On the Armour of the Kingsmill Islanders. By Professor Parker | 575 |
| On a Mask from New Britain. By Professor Parker | On a Mask from New Britain. By Professor Parker | On a Mask from New Britain. By Professor Parker | 575 |
| Notes on a Specimen of the Scaled Tunny (Lepidothynnus huttoni). By Professor Parker | Notes on a Specimen of the Scaled Tunny (Lepidothynnus huttoni). By Professor Parker | Notes on a Specimen of the Scaled Tunny (Lepidothynnus huttoni). By Professor Parker | 675 |
| Description of Ancient and Modern Gems and Medals, including the Gemma Augusta. By A. Hamilton | Description of Ancient and Modern Gems and Medals, including the Gemma Augusta. By A. Hamilton | Description of Ancient and Modern Gems and Medals, including the Gemma Augusta. By A. Hamilton | 575–576 |
| Notes on New Zealand Fisheries. By G. M. Thomson, F.L.S. | Notes on New Zealand Fisheries. By G. M. Thomson, F.L.S. | Notes on New Zealand Fisheries. By G. M. Thomson, F.L.S. | 576 |
| Recent Researches on Anaspides. By G. M. Thomson | Recent Researches on Anaspides. By G. M. Thomson | Recent Researches on Anaspides. By G. M. Thomson | 580 |
| Exhibit and Description of Munida subrugosa | Exhibit and Description of Munida subrugosa | Exhibit and Description of Munida subrugosa | 580 |
| On Cnemiornis calcitrans and C. minor. By A. Hamilton | On Cnemiornis calcitrans and C. minor. By A. Hamilton | On Cnemiornis calcitrans and C. minor. By A. Hamilton | 581 |
| On Some New Zealand Fresh-water Algæ. By J. S. Tennant, B.A., B.S. | On Some New Zealand Fresh-water Algæ. By J. S. Tennant, B.A., B.S. | On Some New Zealand Fresh-water Algæ. By J. S. Tennant, B.A., B.S. | 681 |
| On Some Seaweeds from Dunedin. By J. Crosbie Smith | On Some Seaweeds from Dunedin. By J. Crosbie Smith | On Some Seaweeds from Dunedin. By J. Crosbie Smith | 581 |
| Resolution regarding the late Professor T. Jeffery Parker, F.R.S. | Resolution regarding the late Professor T. Jeffery Parker, F.R.S. | Resolution regarding the late Professor T. Jeffery Parker, F.R.S. | 581–582 |
| Notes on the New Zealand Brachyura. By G. M. Thomson | Notes on the New Zealand Brachyura. By G. M. Thomson | Notes on the New Zealand Brachyura. By G. M. Thomson | 582 |
| A Revision of the New Zealand Anomoura. By G. M. Thomson | A Revision of the New Zealand Anomoura. By G. M. Thomson | A Revision of the New Zealand Anomoura. By G. M. Thomson | 582 |
| On a New Marine Alga (Nitophyllum microphylla). By J. Crosbie Smith | On a New Marine Alga (Nitophyllum microphylla). By J. Crosbie Smith | On a New Marine Alga (Nitophyllum microphylla). By J. Crosbie Smith | 582 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 582–583 |
| Report of the Committee on the Proposed Marine Fish-hatchery | Report of the Committee on the Proposed Marine Fish-hatchery | Report of the Committee on the Proposed Marine Fish-hatchery | 583–584 |
| Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | 584 |
| On the Undulations of the Ether. Presidential Address by Professor Shand | On the Undulations of the Ether. Presidential Address by Professor Shand | On the Undulations of the Ether. Presidential Address by Professor Shand | 584 |
| HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. ||||
| Inaugural Address: On the Civilisation of the Saracens, and what we owe to them. By T. C. Moore, M.D., President | Inaugural Address: On the Civilisation of the Saracens, and what we owe to them. By T. C. Moore, M.D., President | Inaugural Address: On the Civilisation of the Saracens, and what we owe to them. By T. C. Moore, M.D., President | 585 |
| On the Sun as a Star, and its Place in the Heavens. By T. Tanner | On the Sun as a Star, and its Place in the Heavens. By T. Tanner | On the Sun as a Star, and its Place in the Heavens. By T. Tanner | 585 |
| On Germs and their Relation to Disease. By Dr. J. H. E. Jarvis | On Germs and their Relation to Disease. By Dr. J. H. E. Jarvis | On Germs and their Relation to Disease. By Dr. J. H. E. Jarvis | 585 |
| On the Illustration of Books. By W. Dinwiddie | On the Illustration of Books. By W. Dinwiddie | On the Illustration of Books. By W. Dinwiddie | 586 |
| The Fleeing Maru-iwi walk over Glenshea Cliffs at night. By Taylor White | The Fleeing Maru-iwi walk over Glenshea Cliffs at night. By Taylor White | The Fleeing Maru-iwi walk over Glenshea Cliffs at night. By Taylor White | 686 |
| Have we Remains of a Swimming Swan like Moa? By Taylor White | Have we Remains of a Swimming Swan like Moa? By Taylor White | Have we Remains of a Swimming Swan like Moa? By Taylor White | 586 |
| The Ceremony of Rahui. By Taylor White | The Ceremony of Rahui. By Taylor White | The Ceremony of Rahui. By Taylor White | 586 |
| Moa—the Bird and the Tree. By Taylor White | Moa—the Bird and the Tree. By Taylor White | Moa—the Bird and the Tree. By Taylor White | 586 |
| The Customs of the Australian Aborigines. By Dr. Leahy | The Customs of the Australian Aborigines. By Dr. Leahy | The Customs of the Australian Aborigines. By Dr. Leahy | 586 ​ |
| A Comparison of New Zealand and Australian Mortality. By C. E. Adams, B.Sc., A.I.A. | A Comparison of New Zealand and Australian Mortality. By C. E. Adams, B.Sc., A.I.A. | A Comparison of New Zealand and Australian Mortality. By C. E. Adams, B.Sc., A.I.A. | 586 |
| A Comparison of the Mortality in New Zealand from 1850–70, and from 1870–90. By C. E. Adams | A Comparison of the Mortality in New Zealand from 1850–70, and from 1870–90. By C. E. Adams | A Comparison of the Mortality in New Zealand from 1850–70, and from 1870–90. By C. E. Adams | 586 |
| The Röntgen Rays. By A. Milne-Thompson, M.B., C.M. | The Röntgen Rays. By A. Milne-Thompson, M.B., C.M. | The Röntgen Rays. By A. Milne-Thompson, M.B., C.M. | 586 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 587 |
| Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | 587 |
| WESTLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 588 |
| Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | 588 |
| NELSON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| List of Donations | List of Donations | List of Donations | 589 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 589–590 |
| Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | Election of Officers for 1898 | 590 |
| Proposal to amalgamate with Nelson Institute | Proposal to amalgamate with Nelson Institute | Proposal to amalgamate with Nelson Institute | 590 |
| APPENDIX. ||||
| Meteorological Statistics for 1897 | Meteorological Statistics for 1897 | Meteorological Statistics for 1897 | 593 |
| Notes on the Weather for 1897 | Notes on the Weather for 1897 | Notes on the Weather for 1897 | 594 |
| Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1896 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1896 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1896 | 595 |
| Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute | 596 |
| Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute | 597–605 |
| 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 | 606–610 |
| Alphabetical Index | Alphabetical Index | Alphabetical Index | 611–615 |
| Contents | Contents | Contents | v.–xi. |
| 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. |
| Roll of Incorporated Societies | Roll of Incorporated Societies | Roll of Incorporated Societies | xviii. |
| 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.
Note.—These are placed together at the end of the volume.
| Plate | | To illustrate Art. |
| I. | Hamilton.—Rock-pictographs | II. |
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| III. | {{{1}}}„ | II. |
| IV. | {{{1}}}„ | II. |
| V. | {{{1}}}„ | II. |
| VI. | {{{1}}}„ | II. |
| VII. | {{{1}}}„ | II. |
| VIII. | {{{1}}}„ | II. |
| IX. | {{{1}}}„ | II. |
| X. | {{{1}}}„ | II. |
| XI. | F. D. Brown.—To illustrate Observations on Insulation | VI. |
| XII. | {{{1}}}„ | VI. |
| XIII. | Hutton.—Maori Stone Implements | XVI. |
| XIV. | {{{1}}}„ Grasshoppers | XVII. |
| XV. | {{{1}}}„ Maori-dog Skulls | XVIII. |
| XVI. | Hilgendorf.—Hydroids | XXIV. |
| XVII. | {{{1}}}„ | XXIV. |
| XVIII. | {{{1}}}„ | XXIV. |
| XIX. | {{{1}}}„ | XXIV. |
| XX. | {{{1}}}„ | XXIV. |
| XXI. | {{{1}}}„ | XXIV. |
| XXII. | {{{1}}}„Pedicellina gracilis | XXV. |
| XXIII. | Maskell.—Coccids | XXVI. |
| XXIV. | {{{1}}}„ | XXVI. |
| XXV. | {{{1}}}„ | XXVI. |
| XXVI. | {{{1}}}„ | XXVI. |
| XXVII. | {{{1}}}„ | XXVI. |
| XXVIII. | Clarke.—Regalecus argenteus | XXVIII. |
| XXIX. | {{{1}}}„ | XXVIII. |
| XXX. | {{{1}}}„ | XXVIII. |
| XXXI. | H. B. Kirk.—New Zealand Sponges | XXXIV. |
| XXXII. | {{{1}}}„ | XXXIV. |
| XXXIII. | Dendy.—New Zealand Sponges | XXXV. |
| XXXIV. | {{{1}}}„ | XXXV. |
| XXXV. | R. Brown.—New Zealand Mosses | XLIII. |
| XXXVI. | {{{1}}}„ | XLIII. |
| XXXVII. | {{{1}}}„ | XLIII. |
| XXXVIII. | {{{1}}}„ | XLIII. |
| XXXIX. | {{{1}}}„ | XLIII. |
| XL. | {{{1}}}„ | XLIII. |
| XLI. | {{{1}}}„ | XLII., XLIV., XLV., XLVI. |
| XLII. | Schaw.—Diagrams of Storms | LVII. |
| XLIII. | {{{1}}}„ | LVII. |
| XLIV. | {{{1}}}„ | LVII. |
| XLV. | {{{1}}}„ Wind-vane | LVI. |