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Volume 22, 1889
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Otago Institute.

First Meeting: 11th June, 1889.
Dr. de Zouche, President, in the chair.

New Members.—J. Hendry, B.A.; G. D. Braik, M.A.; D. A. Graham.

Papers.—1. “Observations on the Mokohinou Islands, and the Birds which visit them,” by F. Sandager. (Transactions, p. 286.)

2. “Note on the Fœtal Membranes of Mustelus antarcticus,” by Professor T. J. Parker, F.R.S.; with an Analysis of the Pseudamniotic Fluid, by Professor A. Liversidge, F.R.S. (Transactions, p. 331.)

3. “On some New Plants found in the Otago District,” by D. Petrie. (Transactions, p. 439.)

Resolved: (1.) That, as no work dealing with the systematic botany of New Zealand is now available at a reasonable price, this Institute brings under the notice of the New Zealand Institute the desirability of urging the Government to undertake as early as possible the publication of a “Flora of New Zealand.” (2.) That the other affiliated branches of the New Zealand Institute be asked to co-operate in this matter. (3.) That the Secretary also be requested to bring the matter directly under the notice of the Government.

Exhibits.—A specimen of Drew's perch, and a bird's skeleton prepared for teaching purposes, by Professor Parker.

Second Meeting: 9th July, 1889. Dr. de Zouche, President, in the chair.

Paper.—“Description of a New Species of Celmisia,” by F. R. Chapman; illustrated by numerous living specimens. (Transactions, p. 444.)

Exhibits.A rocking microtome, by Dr. Scott. Frozen sections of the red cod, by Professor Parker.

Third Meeting: 12th August, 1889.
Dr. de Zouche, President, in the chair.

New Members.—Dr. Macpherson, A. Boot.

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Papers.—1. “Notes on a Paper entitled ‘The Takahe in Western Otago,’ by James Park, F.G.S.,” by E. Melland. (Transactions, p. 295.)

2. “A Chapter of German Literature,” by Dr. Bülau.

Fourth Meeting: 10th September, 1889.
Dr. de Zouche, President, in the chair.

Paper.—“On the Development of the Kiwi,” by Professor Parker.

Fifth Meeting: 8th October, 1889.
Dr. de Zouche, President, in the chair.

Paper.—“Notes on the Land-system of the Iliad,” by Henry Belcher, Fellow of King's College, London, Rector of the High School, Otago. (Transactions, p. 21.)

Annual Meeting: 12th November, 1889.
Dr. de Zouche, President, in the chair.

Papers.—1. “Revision of the New Zealand Idoteidœ,” by Charles Chilton, M.A., B.Sc. (Transactions, p. 189.)

2. “On Parasitic Forms of Crustacea Entomostraca,” by G. M. Thomson. (Transactions, p. 353.)

3. “Descriptions of New Species of New Zealand Araneœ, with Notes on their Habits,” by P. Goyen, F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 267.)

Abstract of Annual Report and Balance-sheet

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

The balance-sheet shows that the total receipts, including a balance of £82 17s. 5d. from last year, were £212 10s. 11d., and the expenditure £136 8s. 10d., thus leaving a credit balance of £76 2s. 1d. The Institute has also a fixed deposit of £254 9s. 2d.

Election of Officers for 1890

Election of Officers for 1890.—President—Dr. Belcher; Vice-presidents—Dr. de Zouche, Dr. Hocken; Council—Messrs. Chapman, Wilson, Petrie, Scott, Parker, Adams, G. M. Thomson; Secretary—Professor Gibbons; Treasurer—E. Melland; Auditor—D. Brent.

The retiring President then read an address on “Bacteria and their Relation to Disease.” (Transactions, p. 31.)

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