Sixth Meeting. 4th September, 1872.
Dr. Hector, F.R.S., President, in the chair.

New member.—F. M. Betts.

Several publications received for the library since the last meeting were laid upon the table.

The President exhibited several specimens of towelling, made by Mr. Forbes, of Arbroath, from pure Phormium, and pointed out the great advance which had been made during the last six months.

1. “On the Life and Times of Te Rauparaha,” Chapter III., by W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S. (See Transactions, p. 41.)

2. “A Description of the Earnsclough Moa Cave,” by the Hon. Capt. Fraser, F.R.G.S. (See Transactions, p. 102.)