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Volume 8, 1875
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Fifth General Meeting. 29th January, 1876.
Dr. Buller, President, in the chair.

New Members.—The following new members were announced:—A. Hamilton, Geo. Hunter, M.H.R.; Francis W. Frankland, Martin Chapman, Wellington; Dr. S. L. Muller, Blenheim; Dr. S. M. Curl, Rangitikei; Arthur Wicksteed, Wanganui.

It was announced that the Annual Meeting would be held in February, it had been delayed to allow the Treasurer to get in some outstanding subscriptions.

Papers.

1.“On the Old Lake System of New Zealand, with Observations as to the Formation of the Canterbury Plains,” by J. C. Crawford, F.G.S. (See Transactions, page 369.)

2.Further paper on the “Igneous Rocks of Wellington;” a postcript

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to a paper read on 21st August, 1875, by J. C. Crawford, F.G.S. (See Transactions, page 376.) This was a reply to papers read by Mr. James Duigan and Mr. Purnell at former meetings of the Society.

3. Further contributions to the “Lichen Flora of New Zealand,” with specimens and drawings, and also a paper on a new species of Fabronia, by Dr. Knight, F.L.S. (See Transactions, pages 312, 313.)

4. “On the probable Origin of the Maori Races,” by W. S. W. Vaux. M.A., F.R.S., communicated by Dr. Hector, C.M.G., F.R.S. (See Transactions, page 1.)

The Hon. Mr. Mantell explained that, as the paper was being printed, and would appear in Vol. VIII. of the Transactions, it would only be necessary for him to read the title and explain generally its scope and object, which he did briefly.

5. “Notes on the Ornithology of New Zealand,” by Dr. Buller, C.M.G. This dealt with many new and interesting facts, and formed a continuation to the article published in last year's Transactions. (See Transactions, page 181.)

6. “On the Nesting Habits of the Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris),” and specimens of the egg and embryo chick were exhibited. (See Transactions, page 192.)

7. The Hon. Mr. Mantell then read the introductions to the undermentioned papers by W. Skey:—

  • (a) “On the oxidation of Silver and Platinum at common temperatures by oxygen in presence of water.” (See Transactions, page 332.)

  • (b) “On the electromotive order of certain metals in Cyanide of Potassium,” with reference to the uses of this salt in milling gold. (See Transactions, page 334.)

  • (c) “On the absorption of Antimony and Arsenic from acid solutions of their oxides by charcoal.” (See Transactions, page 337.)

  • (d) “On the solubility of the alkalies and their carbonates in ether.” (See Transactions, page 338.)

8. Dr. Buller then read some notes on the following specimens, either lately received by him or into the Colonial Museum:—

  • (a) On varieties of Carpophaga novœ-zealandiœ. (See Transactions, page 196.)

  • (b) On a specimen of Thalassidroma nereis. (See Transactions, page 197.)

  • (c) On the occurrence of Nyroca australis. (See Transactions, page 197.)

  • (d) Supposed new species of shag (P. finschii.) (See Transactions, page 197.)

  • (e) On Prion banksii as a species. (See Transactions, page 197.)

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The President stated that Mr. Crawford, their representative, had been elected a Governor of the New Zealand Istitute, and that Professor Rolleston, F.R.S., of Oxford, also nominated by this Society, had been elected Honorary Member of the Institue.

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