# Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute/Volume 33

TRANSACTIONS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE
William Miles Maskell
See Volume XXXI , pp. 707 and 708.
TRANSACTIONS
AND
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE,
1900
VOL. XXXIII.
(Sixteenth 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 July, 1901
WELLINGTON
JOHN MACKAY, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
KEGAN, PAUL, TRENCH, TRÜBNER & CO., PATERNOSTER HOUSE, CHARING CROSS ROAD, LONDON
CORRIGENDA.
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CONTENTS.
TRANSACTIONS.
I.—Zoology. :
| | | | PAGES. |
| Art. | I. | Synopsis of the Diptera brachycera of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.R.S. | 1–95 |
| | II. | Note on Chrysophanus feredayi. By Captain F. W. Hutton | 96–97 |
| | III. | Note on the Distribution of some Australasian Collembola. By Arthur Dendy, D.Sc, Professor of Biology in the Canterbury College, University of New Zealand | 97–98 |
| | IV. | On a New Zealand Fresh-water Leech (Glossiphonia (Clepsine) novæ-zealandiæ, n. sp.). By Arthur Dendy, D.Sc., and Margaret F. Olliver, M.A., Senior Scholar in Zoology, University of New Zealand | 99–103 |
| | V. | On a Collection of Hymenoptera made in the Neighbourhood of Wellington by Mr. G. V. Hudson, with Descriptions of New Genera and Species. By P. Cameron, of Stockport, Cheshire. Communicated by Captain F. W. Hutton | 104–120 |
| | VI. | On the New Zealand Lancelet. By W. B. Benham, D.Sc, M.A., F.Z.S., Professor of Biology in the University of Otago | 120–122 |
| | VII. | An Account of Acanthodrilus uliginosus, Hutton. By W. Blaxland Benham | 122–129 |
| | VIII. | On some Earthworms from the Islands around New Zealand. By W. Blaxland Benham | 129–144 |
| | IX. | Life-history of Plutella cruciferarum, Zeller. By F. W. Hilgendorf, M.A., B.Sc, Canterbury Agricultural College | 145–146 |
| | X. | Description of the Caterpillar of Epirranthis alectoraria. By George R. Marriner. Communicated by Professor Dendy | 147–148 |
| | XI. | Notes on New Zealand Ephemeridæ. By C. O. Lillie, M. A., B.Sc. | 149–150 |
| | XII. | Further Contributions to the Geographical Distribution of the New Zealand Non-marine Mollusca. By Henry Suter | 151–152 |
| | XIII. | Hymenopterous Parasite of Ovum of Vanessa gonerilla. By Ambrose Quail, F.E.S. | 153–154 |
| | XIV. | On Lysiphragma howesii, sp. nov. By Ambrose Quail. Communicated by Captain F. W. Hutton | 154–158 ​ |
| | XV. | Embryological Structure of New Zealand Lepidoptera: Part I. By Ambrose Quail | 159–166 |
| | XVI. | On "Sugaring" for Lepidoptera in Southland. By Alfred Philpott. Communicated by G. V. Hudson, F.E.S. | 166–167 |
| | XVII. | A Catalogue of the Lepidoptera of Southland. By Alfred Philpott. Communicated by G. V. Hudson. F.E.S. | 167–185 |
| | XVIII. | Lepidoptera of Mount Ida. By J. H. Lewis. Communicated by G. V. Hudson, F.E.S. | 186–187 |
| | XIX. | On the Occurrence of Metacrias strategica at Invercargill. By George Howes, F.E.S. Communicated by G. V. Hudson, F.E.S. | 188–190 |
| | XX. | Breeding Black Sheep: a Study in Colour. By Taylor White | 191–199 |
| | XXI. | On Hybridism. By Taylor White | 199–206 |
| | XXII. | On the Freshwater Shells of Rissington, Hawke's Bay. By F. Hutchinson, jun. | 207–213 |
| | XXIII. | Scinde Island, from a Naturalist's Point of View. By F. Hutchinson, jun. | 213–221 |
| | XXIV. | Notes on New Zealand Land Planarians: Part IV. By Arthur Dendy, D.Sc., F.L.S., Professor of Biology in the Canterbury College, University of New Zealand | 222–210 |
| | XXV. | Notes on Salmonidæ and their New Home in the South Pacific. By A. J. Rutherfurd, Chairman of the Wellington Acclimatisation Society | 210–219 |
| | XXVI. | Description of a New Ophiurid. By H. Farquhar. Communicated by the Secretary of the Wellington Philosophical Society | 250 |
| | XXVII. | Our Migratory Birds. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.R.S. | 251–261 |
| II.—Botany. ||||
| | XXVIII. | An Inquiry into the Seedling Forms of New Zealand Phanerogams and their Development. By L. Cockayne | 265–298 |
| | XXIX. | Note on the Occurrence of the Genera Gunnera and Myosotis in Chatham Islands. By L. Cockayne | 298–299 |
| | XXX. | A List of the Seaweeds of Norfolk Island. By R. M. Laing, B.Sc. | 299–301 |
| | XXXI. | On the Occurrence of Cordyline terminalis in New Zealand. By the Rev. Canon Walsh | 301–306 |
| | XXXII. | Notes on the Cultivated Food plants of the Polynesians, with Special Reference to the Ti Pore (Cordyline terminalis). By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. | 306–311 |
| | XXXIII. | Some Recent Additions to the New Zealand Flora. By T. F. Cheeseman | 312–313 |
| | XXXIV. | Plant-acclimatisation in New Zealand. By George M. Thomson, F.L.S. | 313–323 |
| | XXXV. | On the Regrowth of the Totara. By Joshua Rutland | 324–327 |
| | XXXVI. | Descriptions of New Native Plants. By D. Petrie, M.A. | 328–329 |
| | XXXVII. | Notes on the New Zealand Musci. By Robert Brown | 330–333 ​ |
| III.—Geology. ||||
| | XXXVIII. | Notes on an Artesian-well System at the Base of the Port Hills. By S. Page, with Analyses by E. B. R. Prideaux, B.A. | 335–336 |
| | XXXIX. | On the Occurrence of Crystallized Native Copper on Mine timbers at Kawau Island. By W. H. Baker, B.Sc. | 336–339 |
| | XL. | Notes on a Quartz Mica diorite from Western Flanks of Moehau. By James Park, F.G.S. | 339–341 |
| | XLI. | Notes on a Hypersthene Andesite from Waihi Mine, Waihi. By James Park | 342–343 |
| | XLII. | Notes on the Cave at Papatu, Ormondville, Hawke's Bay. By H. N. McLeod | 343–344 |
| IV.—Chemistry and Physics. ||||
| | XLIII. | Studies on the Chemistry of the New Zealand Flora. By T. H. Easterfield, Professor of Chemistry in Victoria College, and B. C. Aston, Chemist to the Department of Agriculture | 345–355 |
| | XLIV. | Researches into the Action of Fusible Cutouts. By E. G. Brown, A.I.E.E. | 356–367 |
| | XLV. | Investigation into Kauri resin. By E. B. R. Prideaux, B.A. | 368–376 |
| | XLVI. | Facts discovered in his Investigation of the Motions of the Atmosphere in the Southern Hemisphere. By Major-General H. Schaw, C.B., R.E. | 376–380 |
| | XLVII. | Note on the Fog in Wellington on the Morning of the 19th June, 1900. By H. N. McLeod | 380–381 |
| | XLVIII. | Note on the Vapour-density of Mercury. By Douglas Hector. Communicated by Professor Easterfield | 382 |
| V.—Miscellaneous. ||||
| | XLIX. | On Entomological Field-work in New Zealand. By G. V. Hudson, F.E.S. | 383–395 |
| | L. | The Extension of University and Science Work in New Zealand. By H. Hill, B.A., F.G.S. | 395–406 |
| | LI. | The Early Days of Printing in New Zealand: a Chapter of Interesting History. By H. Hill | 407–426 |
| | LII. | On Ancient Maori Relics from Canterbury, New Zealand. By W. W. Smith, F.E.S. | 426–433 |
| | LIII. | An Optical Illusion. By G. W. Tiffen | 434–436 |
| | LIV. | The Bite of the Katipo. By Dr. Fyffe | 436–438 |
| | LV. | Seals as Navigators. By R. Henry | 439–443 |
| | LVI. | Rats and Plague. By H. C. Field | 443–445 |
| | LVII. | The Population of New Zealand. By H. W. Segar, M.A., Professor of Mathematics, University College, Auckland | 445–467 |
| | LVIII. | Maori Origins: Part II. By Elsdon Best | 467–471 |
| | LIX. | Some Account of the Beginnings of Literature in New Zealand: Part I, the Maori Section. By Dr. T. M. Hocken, F.L.S. | 472–490 |
| | LX. | "Giotto's Circle" and Writing. By H. N. McLeod | 491–492 |
| | LXI. | Survey: Practical and Precise. By the Honourable G. F. Richardson | 492–498 |
| | LXII. | On the Tracks of Captain Cook. By Professor E. E. Morris, M.A., Litt.D., Melbourne University. Communicated by Sir James Hector | 499–514 |
| | LXIII. | Handlist of certain Papers relating more or less directly to the Maori Race, and published in various Publications. By A. Hamilton | 515–537 ​ |
| NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Thirty-second Annual Report | Thirty-second Annual Report | Thirty-second Annual Report | 541–545 |
| Accounts for 1899–1900 | Accounts for 1899–1900 | Accounts for 1899–1900 | 545 |
| PROCEEDINGS. ||||
| WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Notes on Additions to the Museum. By Sir James Hector | Notes on Additions to the Museum. By Sir James Hector | Notes on Additions to the Museum. By Sir James Hector | 549 |
| Description of Great Spider-crab (Paramicippa grandis). By Sir J. Hector | Description of Great Spider-crab (Paramicippa grandis). By Sir J. Hector | Description of Great Spider-crab (Paramicippa grandis). By Sir J. Hector | 550 |
| Remarks on the Chemistry of Tutu | Remarks on the Chemistry of Tutu | Remarks on the Chemistry of Tutu | 550 |
| Remarks on the Fog of 19th June | Remarks on the Fog of 19th June | Remarks on the Fog of 19th June | 551 |
| Remarks on the Papatu Cave, Ormondville | Remarks on the Papatu Cave, Ormondville | Remarks on the Papatu Cave, Ormondville | 551 |
| Remarks on Rats and Plague | Remarks on Rats and Plague | Remarks on Rats and Plague | 552 |
| Notes on Recent Additions to the Museum. By Sir J. Hector | Notes on Recent Additions to the Museum. By Sir J. Hector | Notes on Recent Additions to the Museum. By Sir J. Hector | 551 |
| Early Explorations and Colonisation of Western Canada. By Sir J. Hector | Early Explorations and Colonisation of Western Canada. By Sir J. Hector | Early Explorations and Colonisation of Western Canada. By Sir J. Hector | 552–554 |
| On a Remarkable Lycopodium. By Sir J. Hector | On a Remarkable Lycopodium. By Sir J. Hector | On a Remarkable Lycopodium. By Sir J. Hector | 554 |
| Appreciation of the late William Skey | Appreciation of the late William Skey | Appreciation of the late William Skey | 555 |
| Motions of the Atmosphere in the Southern Hemisphere | Motions of the Atmosphere in the Southern Hemisphere | Motions of the Atmosphere in the Southern Hemisphere | 555 |
| The Regrowth of Totara | The Regrowth of Totara | The Regrowth of Totara | 555 |
| Notes on Natural-history Exhibits | Notes on Natural-history Exhibits | Notes on Natural-history Exhibits | 555–556 |
| On "Giotto's Circle" and Writing | On "Giotto's Circle" and Writing | On "Giotto's Circle" and Writing | 556 |
| On the Bite of the Katipo | On the Bite of the Katipo | On the Bite of the Katipo | 556–557 |
| Remarks on Hydridæ and other Sea-snakes. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on Hydridæ and other Sea-snakes. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on Hydridæ and other Sea-snakes. By Sir J. Hector | 557 |
| Remarks on Exhibits | Remarks on Exhibits | Remarks on Exhibits | 557–558 |
| On Sponges from the Chatham Islands. By Sir J. Hector | On Sponges from the Chatham Islands. By Sir J. Hector | On Sponges from the Chatham Islands. By Sir J. Hector | 558 |
| On the Conservation of Native Birds: a Letter from Professor Newton, of Cambridge | On the Conservation of Native Birds: a Letter from Professor Newton, of Cambridge | On the Conservation of Native Birds: a Letter from Professor Newton, of Cambridge | 559 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 560 |
| Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | 560 |
| On Seismograms of Distant Earthquakes. By G. Hogben, M.A. | On Seismograms of Distant Earthquakes. By G. Hogben, M.A. | On Seismograms of Distant Earthquakes. By G. Hogben, M.A. | 560–562 |
| Description of Exhibits. By Sir J. Hector | Description of Exhibits. By Sir J. Hector | Description of Exhibits. By Sir J. Hector | 562 |
| Remarks on a Supposed Specimen of Salmo salar. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Supposed Specimen of Salmo salar. By Sir J. Hector | Remarks on a Supposed Specimen of Salmo salar. By Sir J. Hector | 562–563 |
| Remarks on Photographs taken by R. Henry, of the Reserve at Dusky Sound | Remarks on Photographs taken by R. Henry, of the Reserve at Dusky Sound | Remarks on Photographs taken by R. Henry, of the Reserve at Dusky Sound | 563 |
| AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| The Rotomahana of To-day. By J. A. Pond | The Rotomahana of To-day. By J. A. Pond | The Rotomahana of To-day. By J. A. Pond | 564 |
| Notes on the Ti Pore | Notes on the Ti Pore | Notes on the Ti Pore | 564 |
| A Nation's Ingratitude. By E. A. Mackechnie | A Nation's Ingratitude. By E. A. Mackechnie | A Nation's Ingratitude. By E. A. Mackechnie | 564 |
| The Sexual Theory in Plants. By Professor H. W. Segar | The Sexual Theory in Plants. By Professor H. W. Segar | The Sexual Theory in Plants. By Professor H. W. Segar | 565 |
| On the Geology of the Auckland Domain. By P. Marshall, D.Sc. | On the Geology of the Auckland Domain. By P. Marshall, D.Sc. | On the Geology of the Auckland Domain. By P. Marshall, D.Sc. | 565 |
| On Democracy and Popular Government. By Dr. H. Macarthur | On Democracy and Popular Government. By Dr. H. Macarthur | On Democracy and Popular Government. By Dr. H. Macarthur | 565 |
| The Relation between Light and Electric Force. By E. V. Miller | The Relation between Light and Electric Force. By E. V. Miller | The Relation between Light and Electric Force. By E. V. Miller | 565 |
| On the Waitakerei Ranges. By Professor A. P. W. Thomas | On the Waitakerei Ranges. By Professor A. P. W. Thomas | On the Waitakerei Ranges. By Professor A. P. W. Thomas | 565 ​ |
| Why not prepare Students for Technical Schools. By James Adams | Why not prepare Students for Technical Schools. By James Adams | Why not prepare Students for Technical Schools. By James Adams | 566 |
| The Surface of a Liquid. By Professor F. D. Brown | The Surface of a Liquid. By Professor F. D. Brown | The Surface of a Liquid. By Professor F. D. Brown | 566 |
| On a Hot Spring in the Rotomahana Rift. By J. A. Pond | On a Hot Spring in the Rotomahana Rift. By J. A. Pond | On a Hot Spring in the Rotomahana Rift. By J. A. Pond | 566 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 566–568 |
| Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | 568 |
| PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY. ||||
| The Geological Structure of Lyttelton Harbour. By R. M. Laing | The Geological Structure of Lyttelton Harbour. By R. M. Laing | The Geological Structure of Lyttelton Harbour. By R. M. Laing | 569 |
| Some Modern Applications of Electricity. By J. L. Scott | Some Modern Applications of Electricity. By J. L. Scott | Some Modern Applications of Electricity. By J. L. Scott | 569 |
| Exhibit of Instruments used in Investigations in Vegetable Physiology, by Professor Dendy | Exhibit of Instruments used in Investigations in Vegetable Physiology, by Professor Dendy | Exhibit of Instruments used in Investigations in Vegetable Physiology, by Professor Dendy | 569 |
| List of Exhibits | List of Exhibits | List of Exhibits | 570 |
| On Bacteria. By Professor Dendy | On Bacteria. By Professor Dendy | On Bacteria. By Professor Dendy | 571 |
| Appreciation of the late Mr. H. R. Webb, F.R.M.S. | Appreciation of the late Mr. H. R. Webb, F.R.M.S. | Appreciation of the late Mr. H. R. Webb, F.R.M.S. | 571 |
| On a Lygosoma from Pitt Island. By Professor Dendy | On a Lygosoma from Pitt Island. By Professor Dendy | On a Lygosoma from Pitt Island. By Professor Dendy | 571 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 572 |
| Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | 572 |
| OTAGO INSTITUTE. ||||
| Account of Recent Excavations at Olympia. By A. Wilson | Account of Recent Excavations at Olympia. By A. Wilson | Account of Recent Excavations at Olympia. By A. Wilson | 573 |
| Account of Dr. Berggren's Researches in New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken | Account of Dr. Berggren's Researches in New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken | Account of Dr. Berggren's Researches in New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken | 573 |
| Exhibits, by Professor Benham | Exhibits, by Professor Benham | Exhibits, by Professor Benham | 573 |
| Remarks on some of the Lower Forms of Animal Life in New Zealand. By Professor Benham | Remarks on some of the Lower Forms of Animal Life in New Zealand. By Professor Benham | Remarks on some of the Lower Forms of Animal Life in New Zealand. By Professor Benham | 573–574 |
| Account of Government Trawling Operations. By G. M. Thomson | Account of Government Trawling Operations. By G. M. Thomson | Account of Government Trawling Operations. By G. M. Thomson | 574 |
| Remarks on Proposed Fish-hatchery. By G. M. Thomson | Remarks on Proposed Fish-hatchery. By G. M. Thomson | Remarks on Proposed Fish-hatchery. By G. M. Thomson | 574 |
| Exhibit of Metacrias strategica, by A. Hamilton | Exhibit of Metacrias strategica, by A. Hamilton | Exhibit of Metacrias strategica, by A. Hamilton | 574 |
| Account of a New Track to the West Coast. By C. W. Chamberlain | Account of a New Track to the West Coast. By C. W. Chamberlain | Account of a New Track to the West Coast. By C. W. Chamberlain | 575 |
| On a Young Whale caught near Otago Heads. By Professor Benham | On a Young Whale caught near Otago Heads. By Professor Benham | On a Young Whale caught near Otago Heads. By Professor Benham | 575 |
| The Marine Annelids of the New Zealand Shores. By Professor Benham | The Marine Annelids of the New Zealand Shores. By Professor Benham | The Marine Annelids of the New Zealand Shores. By Professor Benham | 575 |
| The Knowledge of Animals in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries. By T. D. Pearce | The Knowledge of Animals in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries. By T. D. Pearce | The Knowledge of Animals in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries. By T. D. Pearce | 575 |
| On a Large Spider-crab (Prionorhynchus edwardsii). By Professor Benham | On a Large Spider-crab (Prionorhynchus edwardsii). By Professor Benham | On a Large Spider-crab (Prionorhynchus edwardsii). By Professor Benham | 576 |
| On the Condition of Forestry in New Zealand. By H. T. Matthews | On the Condition of Forestry in New Zealand. By H. T. Matthews | On the Condition of Forestry in New Zealand. By H. T. Matthews | 576 |
| On the Undue Weight attached to the Training of certain Intellectual Faculties. By Dr. Truby King | On the Undue Weight attached to the Training of certain Intellectual Faculties. By Dr. Truby King | On the Undue Weight attached to the Training of certain Intellectual Faculties. By Dr. Truby King | 576 |
| List of Scientific Papers and Addresses by the late Sir Julius von Haast. By A. Hamilton | List of Scientific Papers and Addresses by the late Sir Julius von Haast. By A. Hamilton | List of Scientific Papers and Addresses by the late Sir Julius von Haast. By A. Hamilton | 576 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 577 |
| Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | 577 |
| On Cremation. By E. Melland | On Cremation. By E. Melland | On Cremation. By E. Melland | 577 |
| HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. ||||
| The Science of the Nineteenth Century. By the President | The Science of the Nineteenth Century. By the President | The Science of the Nineteenth Century. By the President | 578 |
| Bacteria: Benevolent and Malevolent, with Special Reference to the Plague and to the Treatment of Sewage. By Dr. Leahy | Bacteria: Benevolent and Malevolent, with Special Reference to the Plague and to the Treatment of Sewage. By Dr. Leahy | Bacteria: Benevolent and Malevolent, with Special Reference to the Plague and to the Treatment of Sewage. By Dr. Leahy | 578 |
| Mars and its Canals. By the Rev. W. G. Parsonson | Mars and its Canals. By the Rev. W. G. Parsonson | Mars and its Canals. By the Rev. W. G. Parsonson | 578 ​ |
| The House-fly and other Common Insects. By the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, M.A. | The House-fly and other Common Insects. By the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, M.A. | The House-fly and other Common Insects. By the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, M.A. | 578 |
| Vivisection. By T. C. Moore, M.D. | Vivisection. By T. C. Moore, M.D. | Vivisection. By T. C. Moore, M.D. | 579 |
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 579 |
| Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | 579 |
| WESTLAND INSTITUTE. ||||
| Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | Abstract of Annual Report | 580 |
| Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | 580 |
| NELSON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. ||||
| Resolutions as to Amalgamation with the Nelson Institute | Resolutions as to Amalgamation with the Nelson Institute | Resolutions as to Amalgamation with the Nelson Institute | 581 |
| Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | Election of Officers for 1901 | 581 |
| APPENDIX. ||||
| Meteorology of New Zealand— ||||
| Comparative Abstract for 1900 and Previous Years | Comparative Abstract for 1900 and Previous Years | Comparative Abstract for 1900 and Previous Years | 585 |
| Average Temperature of Seasons compared with those of the Previous Year | Average Temperature of Seasons compared with those of the Previous Year | Average Temperature of Seasons compared with those of the Previous Year | 585 |
| Remarks on the Weather during 1900 | Remarks on the Weather during 1900 | Remarks on the Weather during 1900 | 586 |
| Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1900 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1900 | Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1900 | 587 |
| New Zealand Institute, Honorary Members | New Zealand Institute, Honorary Members | New Zealand Institute, Honorary Members | 588 |
| New Zealand Institute, Ordinary Members | New Zealand Institute, Ordinary Members | New Zealand Institute, Ordinary Members | 589–596 |
| List of Institutions and Persons to whom this Volume is presented by the Governors of the New Zealand Institute | List of Institutions and Persons to whom this Volume is presented by the Governors of the New Zealand Institute | List of Institutions and Persons to whom this Volume is presented by the Governors of the New Zealand Institute | 597–601 |
| Index | Index | Index | 603–608 |
| Corrigenda | Corrigenda | Back of title. | Back of title. |
| Contents | Contents | Contents | v.–x. |
| List of Plates | List of Plates | List of Plates | xi. |
| Board of Governors and Officers of the New Zealand Institute | Board of Governors and Officers of the New Zealand Institute | Board of Governors and Officers 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. |
| Roll of Incorporated Societies | Roll of Incorporated Societies | Roll of Incorporated Societies | xvi. |
| Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from the Rules | Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from the Rules | Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from the Rules | xvi.–xix. |
LIST OF PLATES.
[Note.—These are placed together at the end of the volume.]
| Plate | | | To illustrate Article |
| I. | Benham.—New Zealand Lancelet | Benham.—New Zealand Lancelet | VI. |
| II. | {{{1}}}„New Zealand Earthworms | {{{1}}}„New Zealand Earthworms | VIII. |
| III. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | VIII. |
| IV. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | VIII. |
| V. | {{{1}}}„Acanthodrilus uliginosus | {{{1}}}„Acanthodrilus uliginosus | VII. |
| VI. | Marriner.—Caterpillar of Epirranthis alectoraria | Marriner.—Caterpillar of Epirranthis alectoraria | X. |
| VII. | Lillie.—Ephemerid Nymph | Lillie.—Ephemerid Nymph | XI. |
| VIII. | Quail.—$\scriptstyle {\left\{{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right.}$ | Hymenopterous Parasite of Ovum of Vanessa gonerilla | XIII. |
| VIII. | Quail.—$\scriptstyle {\left\{{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right.}$ | Lysiphragma howesii, n.s. | XIV. |
| IX. | {{{1}}}„New Zealand Lepidoptera | {{{1}}}„New Zealand Lepidoptera | XV. |
| X. | Cockayne.—Seedlings | Cockayne.—Seedlings | XXVIII. |
| XI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | XXVIII. |
| XII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | XXVIII. |
| XIII. | R. Brown.—New Zealand Mosses | R. Brown.—New Zealand Mosses | XXXVII. |
| XIV. | E. G. Brown.—Emissivity Diagram | E. G. Brown.—Emissivity Diagram | XLIV. |
| XV. | Schaw.—Isobars | Schaw.—Isobars | XLVI. |
| XVI. | W. Smith.—Maori Relics | W. Smith.—Maori Relics | LII. |
| XVII. | Prideaux.—Apparatus for Investigation of Kauri-gum | Prideaux.—Apparatus for Investigation of Kauri-gum | XLV. |
| XVIII. | Henry.—View in Dusky Sound | Henry.—View in Dusky Sound | page 563 |
| XIX. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„ |
| XX. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„ |
| XXI. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„ |
| XXII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„ | {{{1}}}„ |
| XXIII. | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„showing stumps of trees cut down by Captain Cook | {{{1}}}„{{{1}}}„showing stumps of trees cut down by Captain Cook | {{{1}}}„ |