Second General Meeting.21st August, 1875.
W. T. L. Travers, Esq., Vice-President, in the chair.

New Members.—The following new members were elected:—L. H. B. Wilson, H. C. W. Wrigg, R. P. Orme, C.E.

Mr. Carruthers then read a paper on “Volcanic Action regarded as due to the Retardation of the Earth's Rotation.” (See Transactions, page 352.)

The discussion of the paper was postponed until next meeting, so that members might have an opportunity of reading the paper.

A paper by J. C. Crawford, F.G.S., on the “Igneous Rocks of Wellington” was read by the Chairman. The paper pointed out the course that past explorations had taken in regard to the igneous rocks of the Province, and suggested that further information should be obtained on the subject. (See Transactions, page 375.)