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Anniversary Address of the President, H. E. Sir George F. Bowen, G.C.M.G.	1–15
Third Annual Report by the Governors	17–18
Accounts of the New Zealand Institute, 1870–1	19

	Miscellaneous.
Art. I.	Ethnographical Considerations on the Whence of the Maori. By J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S.	23–51
II.	Notes upon the Historical Value of the “Traditions, of the New Zealanders,” as collected by Sir George Grey, K.C.B., late Governor-in-Chief of New Zealand. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S.	51–62
III.	Notes on the Chatham Islands, extracted from Letters from Mr. H. H. Travers. By W. T. L. Travers	63–66
IV.	Moas and Moa Hunters. Address to the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury. By Julius Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S.	66–90
	Additional Notes	90–94
	Third Paper on Moas and Moa Hunters	94–107
V.	Some Observations on the Annual Address of the President of the Philosophical Institute of Canterbury. By Rev. J. W. Stack	107–110
VI.	On Recent Moa Remains in New Zealand. By James Hector, M.D., F.R.S.	110–120
VII.	Notes on Moa Remains. By W. D. Murison	120–124
VIII.	On the Occurrence of Footprints of a Large Bird, found at Turanganui, Poverty Bay. By Archdeacon W. L. William	124–127
IX.	On the Occurrence of Footprints of the Moa at Poverty Bay. By His Honour T. B. Gillies	127–128
X.	On the Geographical and other Features of some Little-known Portions of the Province of Wellington. By H. C. Field	128–135
XI.	A Description of the Foundation of the Lighthouse in the Ponui Passage. By J. Stewart, Assoc. Inst. C.E.	135–138
XII.	Work for Field Naturalists. By P. Thomson	138–141
XIII.	Description of a Simple Contrivance for Economising the Current of Large Rivers. By J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S.	141–145
XIV.	On Some Experiments showing the Relative Value of N.S. Wales and New Zealand Coals as Gas-producing Materials. By J. Rees George	146–150
XV.	On Experiments made to determine the Value of Different Coals for Steam Purposes. By J. Rees George	151–152

Art. XVI.	On the Destruction of Land by Shingle-bearing Rivers, and Suggestions for Protection and Prevention. By A. D. Dobson, Provincial Engineer, Nelson	153–157
XVII.	Notes on the Remains of a Stone Epoch at the Cape of Good Hope. By B. H. Darnell	157–159
XVIII.	Notes on the Practice of Out-door Photography. By W. T. L. Travers	160–164
	Zoology.
XIX.	On Megapodius pritchardi, Gray. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F. G. S.	165
XX.	On the Microscopical Structure of the Egg-shell of the Moa. By Captain F. W. Hutton	166–167
XXI.	Notes on the Lizards of New Zealand, with Descriptions of Two New Species. By Captain F. W. Hutton	167–172
XXII.	On some Moa Feathers. By Captain F. W. Hutton	172–173
XXIII.	On the New Zealand Chitonidœ. By Captain F. W. Hutton	173–183
XXIV.	Description of a Specimen of Mus rattus, L., in the Colonial Museum. By Captain F. W. Hutton	183–184
XXV.	On the Bats of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton	184–186
XXVI.	Observations on the New Zealand Bats. By F. J. Knox, L.R.C.S.E.	186–188
XXVII.	Notes on the Anatomy of the Kanae (Mugil sp.). By F. J. Knox	189–191
XXVIII.	Notes on Harpagornis moorei, an Extinct Gigantic Bird of Prey; containing description of Femur, Ungual Phalanges, and Rib. By Julius Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S.	192–196
XXIX.	Notes on the Fur Seal of New Zealand (Arctocephalus cinereus, Gray?). By James Hector, M.D., F.R.S.	196–199
XXX.	On the Fur Seal of New Zealand. By J. S. Webb	199–202
XXXI.	Notes on a New Species of Rail (Rallus pictus), Painted Rail. By T. H. Potts, F.L.S.	202–203
XXXII.	Notes on a New Species of Gull, Larus (Bruchigavia) bulleri, Potts. By T. H. Potts	203–204
XXXIII.	Notes on a New Species of Apteryx (A. haastii, Potts). By T. H. Potts	204–205
XXXIV.	Notes on the Habits of some of the Birds of New Zealand. By TV. T. L. Tracers	206–213
XXXV.	On a Supposed New Species of Duck. By A. C. Purdie	213
XXXVI.	Observations on a Paper read by Mr. A. Bathgate before the Otago Institute, 11th January, 1870, “On the Lepidoptera of Otago.” By R. W. Fereday, Corresponding Member of the Entomological Society of London	214–218
XXXVII.	Description of a New Shell found at Nelson. By E. Stowe	218–219
XXXVIII.	A Rock Pool and its Contents. By P. Thomson	219–223
	Botany.
XXXIX.	On some New Species of New Zealand Plants. By J. Buchanan, of the Geological Survey Department	224–227
XL.	On the Flora of the Isthmus of Auckland and the Takapuna District. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	228–238
XLI.	On the Nativity in New Zealand of Polygonum aviculare, L. By T. Kirk	238–241
XLII.	Notes on the New Zealand Asteliads, with Descriptions of New Species. By T. Kirk	241–247
XLIII.	A Comparison of the Indigenous Floras of the British Islands and New Zealand. By T. Kirk	247–256

Art. XLIV.	Notes on the Local Distribution of Certain Plants common to the British Islands and New Zealand. By T. Kirk	256–260
XLV.	On the New Zealand Species of Pittosporum, with Descriptions of New Species. By T. Kirk	260–267
XLVI.	On the Habit of the Rata (Metrosideros robusta). By T. Kirk	267–270
XLVII.	On the Botany of the Titirangi District of the Province of Auckland. By T. F. Cheeseman	270–284
XLVIII.	On the Naturalized Plants of the Province of Canterbury. By John F. Armstrong	284–290
XLIX.	On some New Species of New Zealand Plants. By John F. Armstrong	290–291
L.	Report of a Committee of the Canterbury Philosophical Institute on Native and Introduced Grasses, with Appendices	292–310
	Chemistry.
LI.	On the Conducting Power of various Metallic Sulphides and Oxides for Electricity, as compared with that of Acids and Saline Solutions. By W. Skey, Analyst to the Geological Survey of New Zealand	311–313
LII.	On the Electro-motive and Electrolytic Phenomena developed by Gold and Platina in Solutions of the Alkaline Sulphides. By W. Skey	313–316
LIII.	Preliminary Notes on the Isolation of the Bitter Substance of the Nut of the Karaka Tree (Corynocarpus lœvigata). By W. Skey	316–321
LIV.	On a New and Rapid Process for the Generation of Sulphuretted Hydrogen Gas for use as a Re-agent in Laboratory Operations. By W. Skey	321–323
LV.	Notes in support of the alleged Alkalinity of Carbonate of Lime. By W. Skey	323–325
LVI.	On the Alkalinity or Acidity of certain Salts and Minerals, as indicated by their Reaction with Teat Paper. By W. Skey	325–329
LVII.	On a Form of Electro-magnetic Seismograph adapted for Indicating or Registering Minute Shocks. By W. Skey	330
LVIII.	New Process for the Manufacture of Sulpho-cyanide of Potassium. By W. Skey	330–331
LIX.	Absorption of Copper from its Ammoniacal Solution by Cellulose in presence of Caustic Potash, By W. Skey	332
	Geology.
LXI.	On the Alluvial Deposits of the Lower Waikato, and the Formation of Islands by the River. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	333–336
LXII.	On the Traces of Ancient Glaciers in Nelson Province. By A. D. Dobson, C.E.	336–341
LXIII.	On the Remains of a Gigantic Penguin (Palœeudyptes antarcticus, Huxley), from the Tertiary Rocks on the West Coast of Nelson. By James Hector, M.D., F.R.S., Director of the New Zealand Geological Survey	341–346
	Miscellanceous — (Continued from p. 164.)
LXIV.	On the Sailing Flight of the Albatros; a Reply to Mr. J. S. Webb. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	347–350

Wellington Philosophical Society.
Abstract Report of Council	353
Election of Office-bearers for 1871	353

Extraordinary Flight of Beetles	353
Description of Moriori Canoes. By A. Shand	354
Notice of a Meteor observed all over New Zealand. By J. Hector, M.D., F.R.S.	354–355
Anniversary Address of the President, W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S.	356–362
Observations on the Kiore, or Indigenous Eat of New Zealand. By F. J. Knox, L.R.C.S.E	362
On the Ocean Currents from New Zealand. Letter from Mr. Robert Hart	362
Description of Additions to the Collections in Colonial Museum. By J. Hector, M.D., F.R.S.	363
Description of New Birds and Minerals. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	364
Australian Geography and Topography, with some New Zealand Comparisons and Contrasts. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S.	364–367
Great Disturbance of the Electric Telegraph System of the Colony on 13th February. By J. Duigan	367
Notes on St. John's Nursery Garden, Wanganui. By Robert Pharazyn, F.R.G.S.	367–369
Note on the Southern. Mutton Bird (Puffinus amaurosma). By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	369
Notes on the Presence in Certain Fibres of a substance susceptible of some striking Colorific Changes when chemically treated. By W. Skey	370
On the Microscopic Characters of the Fibres of New Zealand, as distinguished from those of Manilla or Sisal. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	370–371
On the Wreck of a Vessel found inland on the West Coast. By J. Hector, M.D., F.R.S.	373
The Results of the Destruction of Forests upon the River Wolga at Astracan. By Dr. A Wojeikof, of St. Petersburgh	374–376
Critical Notes on some of the Birds of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	376
Letter from. Professor Agassiz, accompanying a presentation of books	377
Observations on an Albino Eel. By F. J. Knox, L.R.C.S.E	378
Account of a Cave in which Recent Moa Remains were found. By Dr. Thomson	378–379
Introduction of English Trout into Wellington, and mention, of New Fishes. By Dr. Hector	379–380
On the Cause of the Suspension of Clay in Water, and its Precipitation there from by certain. Substances. By W. Skey	380–382
Further Notes on the New Zealand Bats, By F. J. Knox, L.R.C.S.E.	382
Auckland Institute.
Anniversary Address of the President, T. Heale, C.E.	383–388
Note on a Tuatara. By Major Mair	388
On the Use of Vulgar Fractions instead of Decimals in the Compilation of Mathematical Tables. By R. J. Pearce	389& 392
On Eclipses. By T. Heale	389–391
Description of a simple form of Rain-gauge. By Archdeacon Williams	392
On a Mode of Communication between a Station on a Line of Railway and a Train in Motion on the same Line. By G. Rayner	394
Note on a Tomahawk formerly belonging to Taraia. By Dr. J. L. Campbell	396
Notes on a Thermal Spring near Helensville, Kaipara. By Robert Mair	396
On the Defence of Auckland Harbour. By S. J. Stratford, M.R.C.S.E.	397
Philosophical Institute of Canterbury.
An Inquiry into the Influence of Railway Gauge upon the Constructive Cost and Working Expenses of Railways. By E. Dobson, Assoc. Inst. C.E.	400

Remarks on the New Zealand Rat. By Llewellyn Powell, M.D.	401
Notes respecting the Discovery of the Egg of the Moa at the Kaikoura Peninsula. By J. D. Enys	403
Continued Creation versus Darwinian Evolution. By Dr. A. C. Barker	404
Annual Report	405–406
Election of Office-bearers for 1872	406
On a simple method of supplying Water to the Christchurch Fire Engines. By R. W. Fereday	407
Otago Institute.
Notes on the Botany of Otago. By. J. Buchanan	408
Abstract of Annual Report	409
Address by J. S. Webb, Vice-President	409–412
Remarks on the Collection of Birds in the Otago Museum. By-Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	412
Election of Office-bearers for year ending 30th June, 1872	413
Notes on Sir William Thomson's Hypothesis that the Germ of Life is derived from Meteors. By Martin Chapman	417–419
Account of some Presents recently received from the Smithsonian Institution, and the Museum of Comparative Zoology of Harvard College. By J. S. Webb	419–420
On Proportion applied to Geometry. By D. Brent, M.A.	420
Notes on the Experiments on the so-called Psychic Force recently made by Mr. Crookes. By J. S. Webb	421–422
Nelson Association for the Promotion of Science and Industry.
On a Means of Detecting Incipient Combustion in Flax or Wool in Ships at Sea. By F. W. Irvine	423
Measurements of Brown Trout (Salmo fario) taken out of the Maitai. By T. Mackay	423
Sketch of the History of Astronomical Science; third paper — ‘Newton and his. Times.’ By R. Lee	424
Presentations to the Museum by the Bishop of Nelson	424
On the Varieties of the Mulberry Tree as Food for the Silkworm (Part I). By T. C. Batchelor	424–426
On the Varieties of Food for and Management of the Silkworm (Part II.) By T. C. Batchelor	426–427
Abstract of Annual Report	427
Election of Office-bearers for 1872	428
On the American Blight on Apple Trees. By T. Mackay, C.E.	429–432

Meteorological Statistics of New Zealand for 1871	435–437
Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1871	437
Notes on the Weather during 1871	438–440
Lists of Members	441–446
Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute	xi
Abstracts of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute	xi–xiii
List of Incorporated Societies	xiv
List of Office-bearers and Extracts from the Laws of Incorporated Societies	xiv–xvi

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PlateI.	J. T. Thomson.—Map illustrating “Whence of the Maori”	32
II.	""	32
IIa.	"Antique Tamil Bell and Inscription	40
III.	Haast.—Map showing Moa-hunter Encampment	74
IV.	"Maori Implements	104
V.	Hector.—Neck of Moa	114
VI.	"Eggs and Chicks of Moa and Emu	110
VII.	"Maori implements	116
VIII.	Williams.—Footprints of Birds observed at Poverty Bay	124
IX.	Hutton.—Moa Egg and Feather—Chitons	166
X.	Haast.—Fossil Bird (Harpagornis moorei)	194
XI.	"	194
XII.	Hector.—Fur Seal of New Zealand (Arctocephalus cinereus)	197
XIII.	Buchanan—Haloragis aggregata	224
XIV.	"Acœna glabra	226
XV.	"Celmisia lateralis	226
XVI.	"Rostkovia novœ zelandiœ	226
XVII.	Hector.—Fossil Penguin (Palœeudyptes antarcticus)	346
XVIII.	"	346

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