	I.—Miscellaneous.
Art I.	On the Lake Districts of the Province of Auckland. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S.	1–15
II.	On the Traditions, Manners, and Customs of the Mori-oris. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S.	15–27
III.	On the Influence of Atmospheric Changes on the Hot Springs and Geysers in the Rotorua District. By Captain Gilbert Mair	27–29
IV.	On the Draining of Towns. By W. D. Campbell, Assoc. Inst. C.E., F.G.S.	29–37
V.	Speculations on the Physiological Changes obtaining in the English Race when Transplanted to New Zealand. By Dr. Newman, M.B.	37–44
VI.	Polynesia. By J. Adams, B.A.	44–59
VII.	Civilization of the Pacific. By Coleman Phillips. (With Map.)	59–95
VIII.	Colonial Standard Survey. By J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S.	96–108
IX.	On the Building Materials of Otago. By W. N. Blair, C.E.	108–133
X.	The Building Materials of Otago. By W. N. Blair, C.E.	134–181
XI.	On the Durability of Matai Timber. By John Buchanan, F.L.S.	182
XII.	On Charring Timber as a Protection from the Teredo. By John Buchanan, F.L.S.	183–187
XIII.	State Forestry: its aim and object. By Captain Campbell Walker, F.R.G.S.	187–203
	The Climatic and Financial Aspect of Forest Conservancy as applicable to New Zealand. By Captain Campbell Walker, F.R.G.S.	App. xxvii
XIV.	On Hedges and Hedge Plants. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S.	203–206
XV.	Lime as Manure: its beneficial Effects when applied to the Cultivation of the Soil. By D. Hay	206–209
XVI.	On Quartz Crushing at the Thames. By J. Goodall, C.E.	209–211
XVII.	Comparative Atmospheric Pressure of New Zealand and Great Britain. By C. Rous Marten, F.R.G.S., F.M.S., M.Sc.M.S.	212–217
XVIII.	On the Longitude of Wellington Observatory. By Ven. Archdeacon Stock, B.A.	217–220
XIX.	Notes on some Ancient Aboriginal Câches near Wanganui. By H. C. Field.	220–229
XIXa.	Stray Thoughts on Mahori or Maori Migrations. By R. C. Barstow	229–243
XX.	On the Remains of a Dog found by Captain Rowan near White Cliffs, Taranaki. By Dr. Hector, C.M.G., F.G.S.	243–249
XXI.	Savage and Barbaric Survivals in Marriage. By the Rev. J. Wallis, D.D.	249–260
XXII.	Draining of Towns: Results of having Outfall Drains within Sydney Harbour. By W. R. E. Brown	260–264

XXIII.	On Skew Arches. By W. Arthur, C.E.	265–272
XXIV.	On the Simplest Continuous Manifoldness of Two Dimensions. By F. W. Frankland	272–279
XXV.	Further Notes on Moa Remains. By C. H. Robson	279–280
XXVI.	On Mr. J. T. Thomson's System of Survey, from a Legal Point of View. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S., M.H.E.	280–293
XXVII.	On Anemometry. By C. Rous Marten, F.R.G.S., F.M.S., M.Sc.M.S.	293–304
XXVIII.	Elements of Mathematics. By J. Adams, B.A.	304–310
XXIX.	On some points connected with the Construction of the Bridge over the Grey River, at the Brunner Gorge. By C. H. H. Cook, M.A., Fell. St. John's Coll., Cam., Prof. Math. Cant. Coll.	310–316
	II.—Zoology.
XXX.	Notes on the Tuatara Lizard (Sphenodon punctatum), with a description of a supposed New Species. By Walter L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., President	317–325
XXXI.	Description of a New Lizard (Naultinus pulcherrimus). By Walter L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., President	326–327
XXXII.	On the Ornithology of New Zealand. By Walter L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., President	327–337
XXXIII.	On the occurrence of the Royal Spoonbill (Platalea regia). By Walter L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., President	337–338
XXXIV.	Observations on a Species of Shag inhabiting Queen Charlotte Sound. By Walter L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., President	338–340
XXXV.	On a Tendency to Deformity in the Bill of Nestor meridionalis. By Walter L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., President	340
XXXVI.	On the alleged Intercrossing of Ocydromus earli, and the Domestic Fowl. By Walter L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., President	341–342
XXXVII.	Insect Architecture, or Notes on the Habits of the Black Spiderwasp of New Zealand. By Walter L. Buller, C.M.G., Sc.D., President	343–348
XXXVIII.	Notes on the Maori Rat. By Captain F. W. Hutton, C.M.Z.S.	348
XXXIX.	Notes on the New Zealand Delphinidœ. By Captain F. W. Hutton, Director of the Otago Museum	349–350
XL.	On the New Zealand Earth-worms. By Captain F. W. Hutton, C.M.Z.S.	350–353
XLI.	Contributions to the Ichthyology of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton, Director of the Otago Museum	353–354
XLII.	Contributions to the Entomology of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton, Director of the Otago Museum	355–358
XLIII.	Corrections and Additions to the List of Polyzoa in the Catalogue of the Marine Mollusca of New Zealand (1873). By Captain F. W. Hutton, Director of the Otago Museum	358–361
XLIV.	Corrections and Additions to the Catalogue of the New Zealand Echinodermata (1872). By Captain F. W. Hutton, Director of the Otago Museum	362
XLV.	Remarks on Dr. von Haast's Classification of the Moas. By Captain F. W. Hutton, Director of the Otago Museum	363–365
XLVI.	On a Second Discovery of Moa-Bones at Hamilton. By B. S. Booth	365–366
XLVII.	On Insects injurious to the Kauri Pine (Dammara australis). By Captain Broun	366–371
XLVIII.	Descriptions of New Species of Coleoptera. By Captain Broun	371–374
XLIX.	Description of a New Species of the Genus Cicindela. By Captain Broun	374–375
L.	On the Anthribidœ of New Zealand. By D. Sharp	375–390

LI.	On the Colydiidœ of New Zealand. By D. Sharp	390–401
LII.	Description of New Genera and Species of New Zealand Coleoptera. By Francis P. Pascoe, F.L.S.	402–427
LIII.	Notes on the occurrence of a Curlew (Numenius cyanopus, Vieillot), in New Zealand. By Julius von Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S.	427–429
LIV.	Notes on the Skeleton of Epiodon novœ zealandiœ. By Julius von Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S., Director of the Canterbury Museum	430–442
LV.	Notes on the Mesoplodon floweri. By Julius von Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S., Director of the Canterbury Museum	442–450
LVI.	On Oulodon: a New Genus of Ziphioid Whales. By Julius von Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S.	450–457
LVII.	Description of a Species of Catocala, new to Science. By R. W. Fereday, C.M.E.S.L.	457–459
LVIII.	On the occurrence in New Zealand of a Species of Lepidoptera belonging to the Cossidœ family. By R. W. Fereday, C.M.E.S.L.	459–460
LIX.	Brief Observations on the Genus Chrysophanus as represented in New Zealand. By R. W. Fereday, C.M.E.S.L.	460–463
LX.	On the occurrence in New Zealand of Diadema bolina, Linn. By R. W. Fereday, C.M.E.S.L.	463
LXI.	Notes on the Antarctic Petrel (Priocella antarctica). By James Hector, C.M.G., M.D., F.R.S.	464
LXII.	Notes on New Zealand Ichthyology. By James Hector, F.L.S.	465–469
LXIII.	Remarks on New Zealand Fishes. By Dr. Albert Gunther, F.R.S.	469–472
LXIV.	Notes on New Zealand Crustacea. By James Hector, M.D., F.L.S.	472–475
LXV.	Notes on the Genera Astacoides and Paranephrops. By Edward J. Miers	475–477
LXVI.	Notes on the New Zealand Cetacea. By James Hector, M.D., C.M.Z.S.	477–484
LXVII.	Fish and their Seasons. By P. Thomson	484–490
	III.—Botany.
LXVIII.	Notes on a Lomaria collected in the Malvern District. By T. H. Potts, F.L.S.	491
LXIX.	Notes on Panax Lineare. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	492–493
LXX.	Description of a New Species of Rumex. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	493–494
LXXI.	Notes on the Economic Properties of certain Native Grasses. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	494–502
LXXII.	Descriptions of Two New Species of Veronica. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	502–503
LXXIII.	On the Botany of Kawau Island. By John Buchanan, F.L.S. Also, Critical Notes on certain Species doubtfully indigenous to Kawau. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	503–527
LXXIV.	On the Root-stock of Marratia fraxinea. By John Buchanan, F.L.S.	527–529
LXXV.	On Gnaphalium (Helichrysum) fasciculatum, sp. nov. By John Buchanan, F.L.S.	529
LXXVI.	Revised Descriptions of Two Species of New Zealand Panax. By John Buchanan, F.L.S.	529–531
LXXVII.	On a few of the Grasses and other Herbage Plants that might be advantageously introduced into Cultivation in New Zealand. By Dr. S. M. Curl	531–538
LXXVIII.	Notes on some Otago Plants. By G. M. Thomson.	538–542
LXXIX.	On the Fertilization of Selliera. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S.	542–545
LXXX.	On New Zealand Coffee. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S.	545–546
LXXXI.	Description of a New Species of Pilularia. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	547
LXXXII.	Description of New Plants. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	547–552

	IV.—Chemistry.
LXXXIII.	On a Modification of the Mercuro-iodide test for the Detection of Alkaloidal or Albumenous Matters. By W. Skey	553–556
LXXXIV.	On the Composition of the Silver Ore of Richmond Hill. By W. Skey	556–557
LXXXV.	On a Useful Modification of Common Writing Ink. By W. Skey	557–559
	V.—Geology.
LXXXVI.	An attempt at an Explanation of the Origin of Mineral Veins, particularly those of Gold and Silver. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S.	560–561
LXXXVII.	On Probable Reasons why few Fossils are found in the Upper Palæozoic, and possible Triassic Rocks of New Zealand. By J. C. Crawford, F.G.S.	561–564
LXXXVIII.	Sketch of the Geology of the Northern Portion of Hawke Bay. By S. Percy Smith	565–576
LXXXIX.	Notes on the Valley System on the Western Flanks of Mount Cook. By S. Herbert Cox, F.G.S.	577–581
XC.	On the Reptilian Beds of New Zealand. By A. McKay	581–590
XCI.	On the Relation between the Pareroa and Ahuriri Formations. By Captain F. W. Hutton, Director of the Otago Museum	590–593
XCII.	Description of some Tertiary Mollusca, from Canterbury. By Capt. F. W. Hutton, Director of the Otago Museum	593–598
XCIII.	On a New Fossil Bird, Anas finschi, from Earnscleugh Caves. By P. J. Van Beneden	599–602
XCIV.	On a New Tribolite (Homalonotus expansus). By James Hector, C.M.G., M.D., F.R.S., F.L.S.	602

New Zealand Institute.
Eighth Annual Report of the Board of Governors		605
Museum		607
Laboratory		609
Accounts of the New Zealand Institute		610
Appendix.
Climate of New Zealand		xxi
Temperature of Air		xxi
Rainfall		xxii
Wind		xxii
Earthquakes during 1876		xxiii
Comparative Abstract for 1876, and previous years		xxiv
Notes on the Weather		xxvi
The Climatic and Financial Aspect of Forest Conservancy as applicable to New Zealand. By Captain Campbell Walker, F.R.G.S.		xxvii
Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute		l
Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute		l—lx
List of Free Copies		lxi—lxiii
Preface		iii
Errata		iv
Contents		v—viii
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		xiii
Officers of Incorporated Societies and Extracts from the Rules		xiv—xix

Wellington Philosophical Society.
		Page
Account of Travels in Europe and America. By Dr. Hector		615–617
Discussion on Dr. Curl's Paper on Grasses and Herbage Plants		617
Discussion on Dr. Newman's Paper on Physiological Changes in the English Race in New Zealand		618–620
Notice of Senecio perdicioides. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S.		630
Remarks on Animals destructive to Fruit Trees		631
Remarks upon the supposed Pleistocene Glaciation of New Zealand and Postglacial Moas. By T. Cockburn-Hood, F.G.S.		633
On the proposed Introduction of the Polecat into New Zealand. By Dr. Buller, C.M.G., President		634–635
Abstract Report of Council for 1876		635–636
Election of Officers for 1877		636
Analysis of the Geyser Waters of New Zealand, by W. Skey		637
On the Approximate Composition of Winslow's Soothing Syrup (abstract). By W. Skey		637
Auckland Institute.
Presidential Address. By Mr. Justice Gillies		638–639
Remarks on the Maori Rat. By Sir G. Grey, K.C.B.		639–640
Notes on the approaching Eclipse, to take place on 18th September, 1876 (abstract). By T. Heale		640–641
Discussion on Dr. Wallis's Paper on Savage and Barbaric Survivals in Marriage		642
Discussion on Mr. Hay's Paper on Lime as a Fertilizer		642
Abstract of Annual Report for 1876		643
Election of Officers for 1877		643
Philosophical Institute of Canterbury.
Election of Officers for 1877		645
Abstract of Annual Report for 1876		645
On Regulus pacificus. By Dr. von Haast, F.R.S.		646
Otago Institute.
Abstract of Annual Report		647
Election of Officers for 1877		647
Annual Address by the President, J. S. Webb		647–653
On the Transportation of Salmon Ova. By Prof. Coughtrey, M.D.		653
Description of Fall of an Aerolite. By J. Leece		653
New Mode of Irrigating an Object on a Microscope. By Prof. Coughtrey, M.D.		653–654

The Pedigree of Man. By R. Gillies		654
The Inductive Method applied to the Theory of Descent. By Capt. F. W. Hutton		654
Inductions in support of the Argument for the Direct Creation of Primordial Types. By the Right Rev. Bishop Nevill		655
Abstract of Annual Report for 1876		656
Election of Officers for 1877		656
Presidential Address. By R. Gillies		656–664

On the supposed Influence of Climate on the Geographical Distribution of the Marine Mollusca (abstract). By C. W. Purnell	665–666
Scientific Instruction in New Zealand. By Professor Bickerton	666–670
Observations on Captain Hutton's Paper “On the Maori Cooking-places at the Mouth of the Shag River.” By Dr. von Haast, F.R.S.	670–672
On a New Fire-grate for economising the Combustion of Coals and Lignites, and increasing the Radiation of Heat. By H. Skey	672–673

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I.	Travers.—Mori-ori Carvings	22
II.	Phillips.—Map of Pacific Islands	60
III.	Buller.—Skull of Maori Rat	182
	"New Zealand Mason Wasp	182
	Buchanan.—Old Matai Tree	182
IV.	Arthur.—Skew Bridges	266
V.	"	268
VI.	Robson.—Maori Implements	280
VII.	Hutton.—Earth-worms	352
VIII.	Hector.—Fishes	468
IX.	""	466
X.	""	468
XI.	" Skulls of Porpoises	480
XII.	" Tursio metis Bones	482
XIII.	"Globiocephalus (Outline)	482
XIIIa.	"" Bones	484
XIV.	Buller.—Deformities in the Bill of Nestor meridionalis	340
XV.	" Phalacrocorax and Eudyptula	338
XVI.	Hutton.—Tertiary Shells	594
XVII.	Buller.—Naultinus pulcherrimus	326
	Fereday.—Catocala	326
XVIII.	Buchanan.—Root of Marattia fraxinea	528
XIX.	Buchanan Gnaphalium fasciculatum	528
	Kirk.—Veronica canescens	528
XX.	Buchanan.—Panax crassifolium	530
XXI.	" Panax longissimum	530
XXII.	Smith.—Geological Map, Hawke Bay	566
XXIII.	" Sections of the above Map	568
XXIV.	Haast.—Epiodon Teeth and Ear-bones	440
XXV.	" Mesoplodon and Epiodon Skeletons	442
XXVI.	" Whales' Skulls	444
XXVII.	Hector.—Crab and Trilobite	474
XXVIII.	Van Beneden.—Anas finschi	600
XXIX.	Kirk.—Pilularia	548
XXX.	" Celmisia	548

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