	I.—Miscellaneous.
		Pages.
Art. I.	On the probable origin of the Maori Races. By W. S. W. Vaux, M.A., Baliol College, Oxford, F.R.S. Communicated by Dr. Hector, C.M.G., F.R.S.	3–58
II.	Notes on the Extinction of the Moa, with a Review of the Discussions on the subject, published in the Transactions of the New Zealand Institute. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S.	58–83
III.	Notes on the Discovery of Moa and Moa Hunters' Remains at Pataua River, near Whangarei. By G. Thorne, junior	83–94
IV.	Notes on Moa Remains in the vicinity of Cape Campbell. By C. H. Robson	95–97
V.	Notes on Moa Caves, etc., in the Wakatipu District. By Taylor White.	97–102
VI.	Extract from a Letter from F. E. Maning, relative to the Extinction of the Moa	102–103
VII.	Notes on the Maori Cooking Places at the Mouth of the Shag River. by Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	103–108
VIII.	The Mythology and Traditions of the Maori in New Zealand. By the Rev. J. F. H. Wohlers, of Ruapuke, Southland	108–123
IX.	The Building Materials of Otago. By W. N. Blair, C.E.	123–166
X.	On the best Line for a Submarine Telegraph between Australia and New Zealand. By the Rev. A. G. Purchas, M.R.C.S., Eng.	166–168
XI.	Improvements in Ship's Life Boats. By R. McNaughton, C.E.	168–171
XII.	On a Direct Vision Solar Eye-Piece for Large Telescopes. By H. Skey	172
XIII.	An Account of the Maori House attached to the Christchurch Museum. By Rev. J. W. Stack	172–176
XIV.	Notes on Quartz Crushing at the Thames Gold Fields. By J. Goodall, C.E.	176–179
	New Zealand Surveys, by J. S. Connell	Appendix xxvii–xliii
	II.—Zoology.
XV.	Notes on the Existence of a large Bat. By Ven. Archdeacon Stock	180
XVI.	Description of the “Cow Fish,” or “Bottle-nosed Dolphin” (Tursio metis.) By Captain Hutton, C.M.Z.S.	180–181
XVII.	Notes on the Ornithology of New Zealand. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., D.Sc., President	190
XVIII.	Notes on Gerygone flaviventris. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., D.Sc., President	190–192
XIX.	Notes on the Nesting Habits of the Huia. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., D.Sc., President	192–193
XX.	On the Occurrence of Apteryx oweni at high altitudes in the North Island. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., D.Sc., President	193–194

XXI.	Remarks on Dr. Finsch's paper on New Zealand Ornithology. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., D.Sc., President	194–196
XXII.	Remarks on various Species of New Zealand Birds. By W. L. Buller, C.M.G., D.Sc., President	196–199
XXIII.	Notes on Birds observed during a voyage to England. By Dr. Hector, C.M.G., F.R.S.	199–200
XXIV.	Further Remarks on some New Zealand Birds. By Otto Finsch, Ph.D. of Bremen, Hon. Mem. N.Z.I., Hon. Mem. Brit. Ornith. Union	200–204
XXV.	An Account of the Maori manner of Preserving the Skin of the Huia. By J. D. Enys	204–205
XXVI.	Notes on the Introduction and Acclimatization of Salmon. By James Stewart, C.E.	205–209
XXVII.	Contributions to the Ichthyology of New Zealand. By Captain Hutton, C.M.Z.S.	209–218
XXVIII.	Notes on the Habits of the Frost-fish (Lepidopus caudatus). By C. H. Robson	218–219
XXIX.	Notes on the Sword-fish (Ziphias gladius). By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S.	219–220
XXX.	Is Access to the Sea a necessity to Eels. By James Duigan	221–222
XXXI.	On the Habits of the Trap-door Spider. By R. Gillies	222–262
XXXII.	Notes on the Coleoptera of Auckland, N.Z. By Captain Broun	262–271
XXXIII.	Remarks on the Pselaphidœ (Coleoptera) of New Zealand. By Captain Broun	271–282
XXXIV.	Description of a New Genera and Species of Heteromera, New Zealand. By F. Bates, F.L.S. Reprinted from Annals and Magazine of Natural History	282–298
XXXV.	Critical Notes on New Zealand Hydroida. By William Coughtrey, M.B., B.M., Edin. Univ., Cor. Mem. Roy. Phys. Soc., Edin., Hon. Fell. Historic Soc., L. and C., etc.	298–302
XXXVI.	Description of a Species of Butterfly belonging to the family Satyridœ, Westwood. By R. W. Fereday, C.M.E.S.L.	302–304
XXXVII.	On the Mollusca of Auckland Harbour. By T. F. Cheeseman	304–311
	III.—Botany.
XXXVIII.	Description of a New Species of Fabronia. By Charles Knight, F.R.C.S., F.L.S.	312
XXXIX.	On the Lichen Flora of New Zealand. By Charles Knight, F.R.C.S., F.L.S.	313–328
XL.	On a Remarkable Instance of Double Parasitism in Loranthaceœ. By Thomas Kirk, F.L.S.	329–330
XLI.	Description of a New Species of Hymenophyllum. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S.	330–331
	IV.—Chemistry.
XLII.	On the Oxidation of Silver and Platinum by Oxygen in presence of Water. By William Skey	332–334
XLIII.	On the Electro-motive Order of certain Metals in Cyanide of Potassium with reference to the use of this Salt in Milling Gold. By William Skey	334–337
XLIV.	On the Absorption of Antimony and Arsenic from a Solution of their Oxides in Hydrochloric Acid by Charcoal. By William Skey	337–338
XLV.	On the Solubility of Alkalies in Ether. By William Skey	338–339

XLVI.	On the Oxidation of Gold and Supposed Oxidation of Mercury by Oxygen in Presence of Water. By William Skey	339–342
XLVII.	Notes on the Alleged Replacement of Electro-positive by Electro-negative Metals in a Voltaic Cell. By William Skey	343–345
XLVIII.	Notes on the Electric and Chemical Deportment of Argentic Sulphide. By William Skey	345–347
XLIX.	On certain Chemical Effects of Oxygenised Graphite and Platinum. By William Skey	347–348
L.	Analyses of a few Fire Clays of the Province of Auckland. By J. A. Pond	348–351
	V.—Geology.
LI.	Volcanic Action Regarded as due to the Retardation of the Earth's Rotation. By J. Carruthers, M. Inst. C.E.	351–369
LII.	On the Old Lake System of New Zealand, with some Observations as to the Formation of the Canterbury Plains. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S.	369–375
LIII.	On the Igneous Rocks of the Province of Wellington. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S.	375–379
LIV.	On the Probability of Finding Extensive Coal Deposits within the Province of Wellington. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S.	379
LV.	On the Cause of the Former Great Extension of the Glaciers in New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	383–387
LVI.	The Coals and Coal Fields in the Province of Auckland. By J. M. Tunny	387–389

New Zealand Institute.
Seventh Annual Report by the Board of Governors	393
Free List for the Issue of the Transactions	395
Museum Report	397
Accounts of the New Zealand Institute	399

Wellington Philosophical Society.
President's Address	403–408
Dr. Finsch's Paper on Ornithology discussed relative to the specific value of Apteryx mantelli	408
Volcanic Action Regarded as due to the Retardation of the Earth's Rotation	409–411
Plants Injured by Frost at the Hutt	411
Deciduous Trees; as to the desirability of their being planted in the Botanical Gardens	412
Reports of Council	416
Geological, Zoological, Botanical, Chemical, and Miscellaneous Papers Read during the Year	416–419
Election of Officers for 1876	419
Conversazioné; Suggestions as to holding a	419
Auckland Institute.
President's Anniversary Address	420–425
Entomology; Discussion upon	425–426
Museum; Action taken with regard to obtaining a new	426
Books Bequeathed to the Library	427

Moa Remains at Ellerslie	427
Coal and Coal Fields of Auckland	428
Slaking Lime with Salt Water	429
Changes in the Elevation of the Waikato	430
Election of Officers for 1876	430
Philosophical Institute of Canterbury.
Dr. Von Haast v. The Board of Governors	432
Climate of Canterbury	432
Abstract of Reports of the Council	432
Election of Officers for 1876	433
Presentation to Mr. Wakefield	433
Otago Institute.
President's Address	434
The Sun's Temperature	434–441
Transit of Venus	441
Longitude of Wellington	441–442
New Museum; Resolution as to a	443
Nelson Association for the Promotion of Science and Industry.
Election of Officers for 1876	444
Distribution of Seeds	444
Westland Institute.
Report	446
Haast Wreck and Ocean Currents	446
Hawke Bay Philosophical Institute.
Resolution as to Revenue	450
Notes of a Meeting in February, 1876	450

Climate of New Zealand	xxi
Temperature of the Air	xxi
Barometrical Observations	xxii
Earthquakes reported during 1875	xxiii
Comparative Abstract for 1875	xxiv
Notes on the Weather during 1875	xxv
New Zealand Surveys. By J. S. Connell	xxvii
Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute	xliv
Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute	xliv–liii
Errata	iii
Contents	v
List of Plates	ix
Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute	xi
Abstracts of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute	xi
List of Incorporated Societies	xiv
Officers of Incorporated Societies and Extracts from the Rules	xiv–xix

		To face page
I.	Thorne.—Map of Moa and Moa-hunter Encampments	85
II.	" Sections of Moa-hunter Encampments	90
III.	" Flint, Obsidian, and Bone Instruments	86
IV.	Robson.—Map of Cape Campbell, shewing where the Moa Remains were found	96
V.	McNaughton.—Improvements in Ships' Life-boats	170
VI.	Gillies.—Trap-door Spider	224
VII.	" Nests of Trap-door Spider	226
VIII.	" Sections of Nests of the Trap-door Spider	228
IX.	Stack.—New Butterfly, Oreina othello	302
X.	Knight.—New Species of Fabronia	312
XI.	" Lichens	314

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