2. “Periodimeter, for Measuring Periods of Rapidly-oscillating Currents,” by E. Rutherford, M.A. 3. “On a Deposit of Moa-bones at Kapua,” by Captain Hutton, F.R.S. (Transactions, p. 627.) 4. “On the Moa-bones from Enfield,” by Captain Hutton, F.R.S. (Transactions, p. 645.) 5. “On the Discovery of Moa-remains at Riverton Beach,” by C. A. Ewen; communicated by Captain Hutton, F.R.S. (Transactions, p. 651.)

Special General Meeting : 2nd October, 1895. Professor Dendy, D.Sc., President, in the chair. It was decided to alter the date of the annual meeting to the first Wednesday in April; also the beginning of the financial year to 1st January. Fifth Meeting : 2nd October 1895. Professor Dendy, D.Sc., President, in the chair. New Member.—Dr. Murray-Aynsley. Papers.—1. “Notes on some New Zealand Fishes,” by Captain Hutton, F.R.S. (Transactions, p. 314.) 2. “On the Habits of New Zealand Ants,” by W. W. Smith. (Transactions, p. 468.) 3. “Notes on some Rocks from the Kermadec Islands,” by R. Speight, M.A. (Transactions, p. 625.) 4. “Notes on New Zealand Mollusca,” by H. Suter; communicated by Captain Hutton. (Transactions, p. 319.)

Mr. A. C. Murray-Aynsley forwarded a letter, in which he stated that the black rat (Mus rattus) was common at Opawa, especially during the fruit season. He also sent a specimen, which was exhibited. Captain Hutton stated that this was the first recorded instance of its occurrence in Canterbury.

Sixth Meeting : 6th November, 1895. Professor Dendy, D.Sc., President, in the chair. New Members.—D. Bone, W. Binns, D. B. McLaren. Papers.—1. “On the Simulidæ of New Zealand,” by P. Marshall, M.A. (Transactions, p. 310.)

2. “On the Dicraniums of New Zealand,” by R. Brown. 3. “A Comparison of the Magnetic Screening produced by Different Metals,” by J. A. Erskine, M.A. (Transactions, p. 178.)