1. “Memoranda of a Journey in which he succeeded in crossing the Ruahine Mountain Range, with Notes on the local Botany and Topography of that District,” (Part II.) by W. Colenso, F.L.S.

At the close, Dr. Spencer proposed, and Mr. J. A. Smith seconded, a unanimous vote of thanks to Mr. Colenso for his very interesting paper, which was also earnestly supported by the Right Rev. Chairman, and warmly accorded by the meeting, with a further particular wish, that the same should be recorded.