Election of Officers for Year Ending 30th June, 1873: President—His Honour Mr. Justice Chapman; Vice-Presidents—Rev. Dr. Stuart, J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S.; Council—Professor Black, M.A., D.Sc., Professor Shand, M.A., Dr. Deck, T. M. Hocken, M.R.C.S.E., R. Gillies, H. Skey, P. Thomson; Hon. Treasurer—J. S. Webb; Hon. Secretary—D. Brent, M.A.

1. “On Barata Numerals,” by J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S. (See Transactions, p. 131.)

2. “On Local Variations of Atmospheric Pressure dependent on the Strength of Winds,” by J. S. Webb. (See Transactions, p. 106.)

A collection of plants from Auckland, presented by Mr. T. Kirk, F.L.S., was laid on the table, also a collection of ferns made by Mr. P. Thomson during the past season.