	Pages
Anniversary Address of the President, Sir George F. Bowen, G. C. M. G., Pages delivered to the Members of the New Zealand Institute, July 24, 1869	3–9
Anniversary Address, delivered to the Members of the Wellington Philosophical Society, June 19, 1869, by J. C. Crawford, F. G. S., Vice-President	306–398
Anniversary Address, delivered to the Members of the Auckland Institute, June 7, 1869, by T. B. Gillies, President	405–410
Anniversary Address, delivered to the Members of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury, October 8, 1869, by Julius Haast, Ph. D., F. R. S., President	421–424
Inaugural Address, delivered to the Members of the Otago Institute, July 20, 1869, by His Honor Mr. Justice Ward	425–427

	Natural History.
ART. I.	On the New Zealand Sword-fish. By F. J. Knox, L. R. C. S. E.	13–16
II.	On the Tuatara (Hatteria punctata). By F. J. Knox, L. R. C. S. E.	17–20
III.	On the Anatomy of Naultinus Greyii. By F. J. Knox, L. R. C. S. E.	20–21
IV.	On the Baloenidæ, or Whales with baleen. By F. J. Knox, L. R. C. S. E. With Notes by Dr. Hector	21–28
V.	On Seals of the genus Stenorhyncus, captured on the East Coast of Otago. By J. S. Webb	28–32
VI.	On a (probably new) variety of the Small-nailed Seal, —Stenorhyncus Leptonyx, of Cuvier, and De Blainville, and allied to the Phoca Leopardina of Jameson. By Rev. Charles Fraser, M. A., F. G. S.	33–34
VII.	On a species of Ophisurus, found on the Coast of New Zealand. By James Hector, M. D., F. R. S. With anatomical observations by F. J. Knox, L. R. C. S. E.	34–40
VIII.	On the Birds of New Zealand. By T. H. Potts	40–78
IX.	Description of two Birds new to the Fauna of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F. G. S.	78–80
X.	On the introduction of the Pheassant into the Province of Auckland. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F. G. S.	80
XI.	On the Katipo, a poisonous spider of New Zealand. By F. W. Wright, L. M. P. New Zealand	81–84
XII.	On four Fishes, commonly found in the River Avon; with a consideration of the question, “What is Whitebait?” By LI. Powell, M. R. C. S. St. A.	84–87

ART. XIII.	On the New Zealand Frog (Leiopelma Hochstetterii); with an account of a remarkable feature in the history of some species of Australian Frogs. By A. Wander Aitken	87–88
XLV.	Preliminary notice of a Ziphid Whale, probably Berardius Arnuxii, stranded on December 16, 1868, on the sea beach, near New Brighton, Canterbury. By Julius Haast, Ph. D., F. R. S.	190–192
LXIII.	Notes on the Ornithology of New Zealand. By Walter Buller, F. L. S., F. G. S.	385–392
	Botany.
XIV.	On some new species of New Zealand Plants. By John Buchanan, of the Geological Survey Department	88–89
XV.	On the Botany of the Thames Gold Fields. By T. Kirk	89–100
XVI.	An account of the Puka (Meryta Sinclairii). By T. Kirk	100–102
XVII.	On Grasses, and other plants, adapted for pasturage in the Province of Auckland, especially with regard to indigenous kinds. By T. Kirk	102–106
XVIII.	On the occurrence of Orobanche; a genus new to the Flora of New Zealand. By T. Kirk	106
XIX.	On the discovery of Isoetes, and other genera of Rhizocarpæ, new to the Flora of New Zealand. By T. Kirk	107
XX.	On Epacris purpurascens, Br., in New Zealand; with remarks on Epacris pauciflora, A. Rich. By T. Kirk	107–108
XXI.	On the structure and colour of the fibre of Phormium tenax. By T. Nottidge	108–111
XXII.	On the structure of the Leaf of Phormium tenax. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F. G. S.	111–116
XXIII.	On the New Zealand Flax (Phormium tenax). By Major Heaphy, V. C.	116–117
XXIV.	On the Vegetation of the neighbourhood of Christchurch, including Riccarton, Dry Bush, etc. By J. F. Armstrong. With Introductory Remarks on the Distribution of Plants in the Province of Canterbury. By J. Haast, Ph. D., F. R. S.	118–128
XXV.	On Irrigation as applied to the growth of New Zealand Flax. By J. C. Crawford, F. G. S.	129–131
XXVI.	On the Naturalized Plants of New Zealand, especially with regard to those occurring in the Province of Auckland. By T. Kirk	131–146
LXI.	List of Plants found in the Northern District of the Province of Auckland. By J. Buchanan, and T. Kirk	239–247
	Chemistry.
XXVII.	On the production of certain Crystalline Phosphates and Arseniates. By W. Skey, Analyst to the Geological Survey of New Zealand	146–148
XXVIII.	On the effects of the application of the Hot Blast to Blow-pipe purposes; and the proposed substitution of Heated Air for Oxygen in the production of certain thermal and illuminating effects. Preliminary notice. By W. Skey	148–150
XXIX.	On the alkalinity of Carbonate of Lime. By W. Skey	150–151
XXX.	On the absorptive properties of Silica; and its direct hydration by contact with water. By W. Skey	151–152
XXXI.	On the examination of the bark of Coprosma grandifolia, for Alkaloids. By W. Skey	152
XXXII.	On the extraction of the poisonous principle of the Tutu plant (Coriaria ruscifolia). By W. Skey	153–155
XXXIII.	On the Fusibility of Platinum in the Blow-pipe Flame. By W. Skey	155
XXXIV.	On the application of Iodine and Bromine, for the detection of gold when in minute quantities. By W. Skey	156–157

	Geology.
ART. XXXV.	Remarks on the Coast Line between Kai Iwi and Waitotara, on the West Coast of the Province of Wellington. By R. Pharazyn, F. R. G. S.	158–160
XXXVI.	On Alluvial Gold in the Province of Wellington. By J. C. Crawford, F. G. S.	160
XXXVII.	On the Geology of the North Head of Manukau Harbour. By Captain Hutton, F. G. S.	161
XXXVIII.	Description of Lava Caves at the “Three Kings,” near Auckland. By James Stewart, C. E., Assoc. Inst. C. E.	162–163
XXXIX.	On the Wanganui Beds (Upper Tertiaries). By J. Buchanan, of the Geological Survey of New Zealand	163–166
XL.	On the Tertiary Series of Oamaru and Moeraki. By Charles Traill	166–169
XLI.	Account of a visit to a Hot Spring called “Te Puia,” near Wangape lake, Central Waikato, Auckland; in August, 1868. By R. Gillies	169–173
XLII.	On Improvements in the Processes for Extracting and Saving Gold. By T. Heale, C. E.	174–176
XLIII.	Notes on the Geology of the Outlying Islands of New Zealand; with extracts from Official Reports. Communicated by James Hector, M. D., F. R. S., Director Geological Survey of New Zealand	176–186
XLIV.	Notes on a Collection of Saurian remains, from the Waipara River, Canterbury, in the possession of J. H. Cockburn Hood, Esq. By J. Haast, Ph. D., F. R. S.	186–189
	Miscellaneous.
XLVI.	On University Education, as adapted to the circumstances and prospects of the Colony of New Zealand. By Rev. Charles Fraser, M. A., F. G. S.	192–196
XLVII.	On the General Principles of an Education Scheme for New Zealand. By W. S. Hamilton, Mathematical Master, Wellington College and Grammar School	196–197
XLVIII.	On the River Systems of the south portion of the Province of Wellington. By J. T. Stewart	198–203
XLIX.	On the Raising of the s. s. “Taranaki.” By J. T. Stewart	203–211
L.	On Thorough Drainage. By J. C. Crawford, F. G. S.	211–213
LI.	On the Surface Fall of Water, as a guide for Under Drainage. By James Baber, C. E.	213
LII.	On Sewage Irrigation, and its results, with a Sketch of the Main Drainage Systems of London and Paris. By S. Tancred, Assoc. Inst. C. E.	214–218
LIII.	On the Drainage Works at Remuera Swamp. By J. Baber, C. E.	219
LIV.	On the Comparative Performances of certain River Steamers on the Waikato. By James Stewart, C. E.	220–221
LV.	On the earlier Earthquake Waves observed on the Coast of New Zealand. By C. Davie, Chief Surveyor, Province of Canterbury	222–223
LVI.	On a series of Tables for facilitating the Calculation of Altitudes from Barometrical Observations in Mountainous Countries; with explanations. By E. Dobson, C. E., Assoc. Inst. C. E.	223–226
LVII.	The earth of New Zealand, a bad Conductor of Electricity, as compared with that of other countries. By F. E. Wright	226–227
LVIII.	On the Mechanical Principles involved in the Flight of the Albatros. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F. G. S.	227–232
LIX.	On the Mechanical Principles involved in the Sailing Flight of the Albatros. By J. S. Webb	233–236
LX.	On Sinking Funds. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F. G. S.	236–239
LXII.	On the Sand-worn Stones of Evans' Bay. By W. T. L. Travers, F. L. S.	247–248

	Pages.
On the Nature of Art. By James Edward Fitzgerald	251–265
Man's Place in Creation. By C. W. Richmond, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of New Zealand	267–281
The Modern Aspect of Natural Theology. By C. W. Richmond, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court of New Zealand	281–297
On the Changes effected in the Natural Features of a New Country by the Introduction of Civilized Races. By W. T. L. Travers, F. L. S. Part 1	299–313
Ditto ditto ditto ditto ditto Part 2	313–330
On certain Modern Projects of Inter-communication, and their relation to New Zealand. By F. Wakefield, F. L. S.	331–341
On the Geology of the Province of Wellington. By J. C. Crawford, F. G. S.	343–360
On Mining in New Zealand. Abstract of four Lectures. By James Hector, M. D., F. R. S., Director Geological Survey of New Zealand	361–384

1.	On the preservation of meat by bisulphite of lime. By J. C. Crawford, F. G. S.	396
2.	On dusting vines and fruit trees, affected with blight, with flour of sulphur, etc. By J. C. Crawford, F. G. S.	396
3.	On the poisoning of an Elephant, through eating Tutu (Coriaria ruscifolia). By J. Haast, Ph. D., F. R. S.	399
4.	On Silver Ore from Stewart's Island. By W. Skey, Analyst Geol. Survey of New Zealand	399
5.	Comparative review of the way in which gold occurs in the North and South Islands of New Zealand. By J. Hector, M. D., F. R. S.	400
6.	On the Mud Fish (Neochanna apoda, Gunther), from Hokitika. By J. Hector, M. D., F. R. S.	402
7.	On a remarkable Meteor observed in Wellington, November 8, 1869. By Rev. A. Stock, B. A.	402
8.	Preliminary notes on the bones of a fossil Penguin. By J. Hector, M. D., F. R. S.	403
9.	On the decrease of Honey in the Auckland Province. By R. Todd, C. E.	411
10.	On Artificial Stone. By A. G. Purchas, M. D.	411
11.	On the Latent Heat contained in the aqueous vapour in the Atmosphere. By J. A. Wilson	413
12.	On a remarkable Phenomenon observed at a Hot Spring near Lake Taupo. By Captain J. G. Corbett 414

Minutes of Meetings: Session of 1869.
Wellington Philosophical Society	395–404
Auckland Institute	404–417
Philosophical Institute of Canterbury	417–425
Otago Institute	425–430

Meteorological Statistics of New Zealand for 1869	431
List of Earthquakes in New Zealand in 1869	433
List of Members	435
Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute	x
Abstract of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute	xi–xii
List of Incorporated Societies	xiii
List of Office-bearers, and Extracts from the Laws of Incorporated Societies	xiii–xvi

Plates.		Pages.
1.	Sword-fish of the Southern Seas, showing anatomy of the head	14
2a.	Skull of Baloena marginata, Gray	22
2b.	Rorqualus major, and R. minor	26
3.	Ophisurus Novoe Zelandioe	34
4.	Nests of New Zealand Birds	50
5.	Ditto ditto	58
6.	Ditto ditto	66
7.	Isoetes Kirkii, Braun.	106
8.	Phormium tenax—showing structure of leaf	112
9.	Sections between Kai Iwi and Waitotara rivers	158
9a.	Section along the coast north of Manukau Harbour, etc.	160
10.	Sketch Plan of Caves at “Three Kings,” near Auckland	162
11.	Map showing river systems of the southern parts of the Province of Wellington	198
12.	Lifting apparatus used for s. s. “Taranaki”	204
13.	Junction of Moawhanga with Rangitikei rivers	354
14.	Geological Map and Section of Grey Coal-field	380
15.	Section of Shakespere Cliff, Wanganui	164
16.	Fish of the River Avon, Canterbury	84
17.	Sand-worn Stones of Evans' Bay	246
18.	Sketch Map of Province of Auckland, North	132
19.	Map and Section of North-Western District of Otago	372
20.	Drainage Works at Remuera Swamp	218
21.	Comparative Map of New Zealand and Australian Cordillera	366

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