	I.—Miscellaneous.
		Pages.
Art. I.	The Maori in Asia. By E. Tregear	3–24
II.	On the Stone Weapons of the Moriori and the Maori. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S.	24–30
III.	Notes on the Difference in Food Plants now used by Civilized Man as compared with those used in Prehistoric Times. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S.	30–37
IV.	The Building Timbers of Auckland. By Edward Bartley, Architect	37–41
V.	A Description of the New Volcano in the Friendly Islands, near Tongatabu. By the Rev. S. W. Baker, Premier of Tonga	41–46
VI.	The Maori Language, with Remarks on the Reform of English Spelling. By James Coutts Crawford, F.G.S.	46–58
VII.	The Non-Euclidian Geometry Vindicated: a Reply to Mr. Skey. By F. W. Frankland, F.I.A.	58–69
VIII.	On a New Form of Seismograph. By F. Bull	69–71
	II.—Zoology.
IX.	On an Index-Collection for small Zoological Museums, in the Form of a Genealogical Tree of the Animal Kingdom. By T. Jeffery Parker, B.Sc., Professor of Biology in the University of Otago, and Curator of the University Museum	73–78
X.	Notes on a Skeleton of Notornis, recently acquired by the Otago University Museum. By T. Jeffery Parker, B.Sc., C.M.Z.S.	78–82
XI.	Remarks on the Feathers of two Species of Moa. By Taylor White	83–84
XII.	Notes on New Zealand Ornithology: Observations on Pogonornis cincta (Dubus), Stitch-bird (Tiora). By A. Reischek, F.L.S.	84–87
XIII.	Notes on New Zealand Ornithology: Observations on Procellaria parkinsoni (Grey); Brown Petrel (Taiko). By A. Reischek	87–90
XIV.	Observations on Gould's Petrel (Hutton), Procellaria gouldi (Ohi), their Habits and Habitats. By A. Reischek	90–91
XV.	Observations on Cook's Petrel (Grey), Procellaria cooki (Ti Ti), their Habits and Habitats. By A. Reischek	92–93

Art. XVI.	Observations on Puffinus gavius (Forst.), Rain-bird (Hakoakoa), their Habits and Habitats. By A. Reischek	93–97
XVII.	Observations on Puffinus assimilis (Gould), Totorore, their Habits and Habitats. By A. Reischek	95–96
XVIII.	Observations on the Habits of New Zealand Birds, their Usefulness or Destructiveness to the Country. By A. Reischek	96–104
XIX.	Notes on the Habits of some New Zealand Birds. By A. Reischek; communicated by Professor Parker	105–107
XX.	Observations on Sphenodon punctatum, Fringe-back Lizard (Tuatara). By A. Reischek	108–110
XXI.	Notes on the Habits of the Polecat, Ferret, Mongoose, Stoat, and Weasel. By A. Reischek	110–112
XXII.	The Protection of Native Birds. By Hugh Martin	112–117
XXIII.	Notes on the Bones of a Species of Sphenodon (S. diversum, Col.), apparently distinct from the species already known. By William Colenso, F.L.S.	118–123
XXIV.	A List of the Native Birds of the Petane District, Hawke's Bay, with Notes and Observations. By A. Hamilton, of Petane	123–128
XXV.	A remarkable Variety of the New Zealand Pigeon (Carpophaga novæ-zealandiæ), with References to previous Notices. By T. W. Kirk	129
XXVI.	Notice of an Instance of Abnormal Colouring in Platycercus auriceps, with Record of previous Notices of similar Variations. By T. W. Kirk	129–130
XXVII.	On the Habits of Ocydromus australis. By W. W. Smith; communicated by Dr. Buller, C.M.G., F.R.S.	131–134
XXVIII.	Description of Hybrid Ducks, bred from Common Duck (A. boschus) and Grey Duck (A. superciliosa). By Taylor White, Glengarrie, Napier	134–135
XXIX.	Note on a large Sun-Fish (Orthagoriscus mola, L.), recently captured at Napier, Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton, of Petane	135–136
XXX.	On a new Species of Chromodoris. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S.	137
XXXI.	On a new Paper-Nautilus (Argonauta bulleri). By T. W. Kirk	138–139
XXXII.	Description of a new Pill-Millipede. By T. W. Kirk	139–140
XXXIII.	Critical List of the Crustacea Malacostraca of New Zealand. By Geo. M. Thomson, F.L.S., and Chas. Chilton, M.A.	141–159
XXXIV.	A new Species of Philygria. By Chas. Chilton, M.A.	159–161
XXXV.	Description of New Zealand Micro-lepidoptera. By E. Meyrick. B.A.	162–183
XXXVI.	Notes on Nomenclature of New Zealand Geometrina. By E. Meyrick, B.A.	184
XXXVII.	On the Spiders of New Zealand. By A. T. Urquhart	184–205
XXXVIII.	Description of Diadema nerina. By R. J. Kingsley	205–208
XXXIX.	Life History of Epyaxa rosearia, Dbld. By A. Purdie, M.A.	208–209
XL.	Notes on the so-called Vegetable Caterpillar of New Zealand. By A. Hamilton, of Petane	209–213
XLI.	On the Metamorphosis of the Caddis Fly. By G. V. Hudson	213–214

Art. XLII.	On some Specimens of Vorticellæ, collected in the neighbourhood of Wellington. By T. W. Kirk, Assistant, Geological Survey Department	215–217
	III.—Botany.
XLIII.	A Description of some newly-discovered Cryptogamic Plants, being a further Contribution towards the making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso, F.L.S.	219–255
XLIV.	A Description of some newly-discovered and rare Indigenous Plants, being a further Contribution towards the making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso	256–287
XLV.	A brief List of some British Plants (Weeds) lately noticed, apparently of recent Introduction into this part of the Colony, with a few Notes thereon. By W. Colenso	288–290
XLVI.	On Clianthus puniceus, Sol. By W. Colenso	291–295
XLVII.	Description of new Species of Native Plants. By D. Petrie, M.A.	296–298
XLVIII.	On the Classification of the Algæ. By R. M. Laing, M.A.	299–302
XLIX.	Observations on the Fucoideæ of Banks Peninsula. By R. M. Laing	303–311
L.	On the Growth of Transplanted Trees. By J. Baber, C.E.	311–314
LI.	Description of three new Species of Coprosma. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S.	315–317
LII.	On Cyttaria purdiei, Buch. By John Buchanan, F.L.S.	317
LIII.	Additional Contributions to the Flora of the Nelson Provincial District. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	318–324
LIV.	On a new Variety of Desmid. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S	325
	IV.—Geology.
LV.	On the Geology of Scinde Island. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	327–332
LVI.	New Species of Tertiary Shells. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	333–335
LVII.	The Wanganui System. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	336–367
LVIII.	On the Age of the Napier Limestone. By A. McKay	367–374
	V.—Astronomy.
LIX.	The Total Eclipse of the Sun of the 9th September, 1885: being a Digest of Communications to the Institute on the subject	375–394
LX.	The Maintenance of the Sun's Heat (Abstract of a Lecture). By Professor F. D. Brown	394–399
	VI.—Chemistry.
LXI.	On a new Mineral (Awaruite) from Barn Bay. By W. Skey	401–402
LXII.	On Platinum Crystals in the Ironsands of Orepuki Goldfield. By W. S. Hamilton	402–404

Wellington Philosophical Society.
Notice of an Ancient Maori Kite	411
Notice of Helix hochstetteri	411
Notice of an Auriferous Pinolite	411
Notice of Occurrence of a Bonita and Turtle	411
Old Books exhibited	411
Notice of a Geological Collection from Kaikoura, made by Mr. McKay	411
Portrait of Manihera exhibited, and remarks	411–412
Presentation to Mr. John Buchanan, F.L.S.	412
Suggestion as to Uniformity of Expression in the Transactions. By A. de B. Brandon	412
Notice of a Trout caught in the Silverstream	413
Nomination of Member to vote in election of Governors of N.Z. Institute	413
On the Coniferous Plants in the Botanic Gardens at Wellington. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S.	414
Notice of a Trout caught in the Hutt River	414
Notice of Fourcroya longæva	414
Notice of Geological Collection from the Bounty and Antipodes Islands and Campbell Island	414
Notes on an Ancient Map of New Zealand	414
Abstract of Annual Report	414
Report of the Microscopic Section	415
Journey to Murimotu and Ascent of Ruapehu. By J. Park	415
Election of Officers for 1886	415
Auckland Institute.
Abstract of Anniversary Address by the President	416–419
New Species of Carabidæ. By Captain T. Broun	419
Objections to the Theory of Evolution. By J. Buchanan	419
Notice of the Death of Mr. J. T. McKelvie	419
The Sphygmograph. By J. Murray Moore, M.D.	420
Prehistoric Weapons. By J. Martin, F.G.S.	420
The Influence of the Means of Transit on the Social Condition of the People. By S. Vaile	420
The Minerals of the Cape Colville Peninsula. By J. A. Pond	421
Notice of Maori Carved House in the Museum	421
Reference to a new Volcano in the Friendly Islands. By W. S. Lane	421
The Survival of the Fittest. By E. A. Mackechnie	422–423
Abstract of Report for 1885
Election of Officers for 1886	423
Philosophical Institute of Canterbury.
Letter from the Widow of Dr. von Hochstetter	424
Lucretius. By Professor Haslam	424
Buddha and his Philosophy. By G. Hogben	424

River Terraces. By Professor F. W. Hutton	424
Thought Transference. By R. M. Laing, M.A.	425
The Stone Age in Europe. By Professor F. W. Hutton	425
Annual Report
Election of Officers for 1886	426
The Rôle af Phosphorus in Nature. By the President	426
Moas and Moa-hunters. By Professor J. von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S.	426
Otago Institute.
Protest against the Exportation of Tuataras	427
On the Preparation of Vegetable Tissues. By G. M. Thomson and Professor Parker	427
On Explosives. By Professor Scott	427
Description of a new Species of Acæna. By D. Petrie, M.A.	428
On Inebriety, and the Duty of the State with regard to Inebriates. By Dr. de Zouche	428
Resolution regarding the Publication of a new Handbook of the Phanerogamic Flora of New Zealand	428
On the Preparation of Sections of Bones and Teeth. By Dr. Lindo Ferguson	428
On the Preparation of Rock Sections. By Professor Ulrich	428
Notice of Trout from Lake Wakatipu. By Professor Parker	428
On the Early History of New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken	428
Regarding Evolution the Previous Question of Science. By Rev. Dr. Macgregor	429
Notice of Exhibits for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. By Professor Parker	429
Abstract of Annual Report	429
Election of Officers for 1886	429
Abstract of Address by the Retiring President	429–431
Westland Institute.
Abstract of Annual Report	432
Election of Officers for 1885–86	432
Hawke's Bay Philosophical Institute.
On the Rev. J. Pearson's Method of Computing Solar Eclipses and Occultations. By J. Harding	433
Notice of Neobalæna marginata, Stenorhynchus leptonyx, Hammer Shark, and Fossils from Takapau	433
On the Solar Eclipse. By T. Tanner	433
On the Solar Eclipse. By R. C. Harding	433
Notices of Phasma, Epiodon, Balænoptera rostrata, Coronula balænaris, and Conchoderma aurita	433
On the various Legends and Stories current among the Maoris relating to the Sea and Sea Monsters. By W. Colenso, F.L.S.	434
Notice of a Flying-Fish, and of Fossils from the Upper Mohaka	434
On the Early Discovery of Moa Bones in New Zealand, and their Identification. By Mr. Hamilton	434
Notice of Moa Bones from the North Island. By W. Colenso, F.L.S.	434
On some other Extinct Birds, more particularly the Dodo and the Great Auk	434
On the Study of Natural History. By Mr. Hamilton	435
Abstract of Annual Report	435
Election of Officers for 1886	435

Southland Institute.
Abstract of Annual Report	436
On Sound. By A. Ireland	436
On the Geology of the Bluff District. By W. S. Hamilton	436
On Optical Illusions. By G. Baker	436
On Romance and Sensationalism. By Rev. H. Stocker	436
On Respiration. By D. Macpherson	436
On Encrinites and Crinoids. By E. Webber	436
On Blood, and the Circulation. By Dr. Closs	436
On Population. By A. Ireland	436
Election of Officers for 1886	436
Nelson Philosophical Society.
Abstract of Annual Report	437
Election of Officers for 1885–86	437
A Rain Chart for the Year. By the Bishop of Nelson	437
Nomination of a Member to vote for a Governor of the New Zealand Institute	437
On Telegraphy. By J. C. Lockley	437
Description of the Stalactite Caves at Collingwood. By J. S. Browning	437

Meteorological Statistics for 1885	441
Notes on the Weather during 1885	442
Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1885	443
Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute	444
Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute	445
List of Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented	460
Alphabetical Index	465
Preface	iii.
Contents	v.–x.
List of Plates	xi.
Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute	xiii.
Abstract of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute	xiii.–xv.
List of Incorporated Societies	xvi.
Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from the Rules	xvi.–xix.

New Zealand Institute.
	Pages.
Seventeenth Annual Report	407–408
Accounts	408

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