Election of Officers for 1890 Election of Officers for 1890.—President—The Bishop of Nelson; Vice-presidents—A. S. Atkinson and Dr. Boor; Council—J. Holloway, R. I. Kingsley, Rev. A. R. Watson, Dr. Cressey, and Dr. Mackie; Hon. Treasurer—Dr. Hudson; Hon. Secretary—Dr. Coleman; Hon. Curator—R. I. Kingsley. Papers.—1. “On the Occurrence of the Black Vine Weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) in Nelson, New Zealand,” by R. I. Kingsley. (Transactions, p. 338.) Mr. Holloway showed enlarged drawings of the larva and pupa, and living specimens under glass were also handed round. Mr. Holloway stated that this was the most destructive of the weevils, and attacked shrubs as well. He would advise that a little carbolic solution be poured on the spot where they appeared thickest: they would not stand a second application. Dr. Boor advised carbolic powder as being much better to handle; he had found it very efficacious for wood-lice. Dr. Mackie had observed the same insect in his own garden.