5. “Observations on the Comparative Anatomy of the Penguin,” by F. J. Knox, L.R.C.S.E. The author gave a demonstration of two beautifully prepared skeletons of Eudyptes pachyrhynchus and Eudyptula minor, which were exhibited.

Mr. Travers did not think the penguin was a deep diver.

Capt. Hutton, on the other hand, considered that the penguin's wings were particularly adapted for diving.

6. “On the Kingfisher (Halcyon vagans) and the Green or Striped-faced Wren (Xenicus longipes),” by T. H. Potts, F.L.S. (See Transactions, p. 171.)

Capt. Hutton said he thought the name Xenicus longipes was incorrect, and that it probably should be X. stokesii, but Mr. Potts had taken the name from Dr. Buller's work now being published.

Captain Hutton said in answer to Mr. Graham that the increase of the Kingfisher might be due to the increase of cultivation, for they lived chiefly upon insects.

7. “On the Absorption of certain Alkaloids by Aluminous Silicates,” by W. Skey, Analyst to the Geological Survey of New Zealand. (See Transactions, p. 375.)

8. “On the Proposed Substitution of Acetate for Sulphate of Copper in the Manufacture of Iodine,” by W. Skey. (See Transactions, p. 376.)

9. “Critical Notes upon the alleged Nuclear Action of Gold reduced from Solution by Organic Matter,” by W. Skey. (See Transactions, p. 372.)

10. “On the Mode of producing Auriferous Alloys by Wet Processes,” by W. Skey. (See Transactions, p. 370.)

11. “On the Formation of Gold Nuggets in Drift,” by W. Skey. (See Transactions, p. 377.)

12. “Directions for Raising and Spreading Ammophila arundinacea and Elymus arenarius,” by J. C. Crawford, F.G.S. (See Transactions, p. 111.)