1. The annual report and balance-sheet were read and adopted.

Abstract

The report reviewed the work of the year, mentioning that twenty-two papers had been read, and that interesting as well as valuable discussions had followed the various contributions. The microscopic section had pursued independent investigations into minute life, and had contributed an exhibit to the Dunedin Exhibition. Altogether, as far as scientific and useful work was concerned, the Society might fairly be said to have had a successful session. The report noted the formation of a Field Naturalists' Club, which should prove a powerful auxiliary to the Society. Twelve new members had joined the Society during the year