“On the Effect of the Scientific Societies of New Zealand on the Character of the Nation,” by A. Hamilton.

A fine specimen of sponge sent by Mr. Harding, of Castlepoint, and prepared in the usual manner, proved to be of a marketable kind, though of low value.

Dr. Forrester Matthews presented to the Museum of the Society a specimen of the “Vegetable Sheep,” (Raoulia), from the Nelson mountains.