New Members.—Revs. W. Evans and F. W. Isitt.

Exhibits.—Specimens of Gorgonidæ, or marine tree, from Big Bay, South Island, exhibited by Messrs. Lukins and Marris; hæmatite-iron pot from Parapara, presented by Mr. Washbourne; a number of fossil leaves in sandstone from the Port Hills, by Mr. T. B. Huffam; and stuffed specimens of Hæmatopus longirostris, or pied oyster-catcher, by Master Kempthorne.

The Hon. Curator reported that a new fern had been discovered by Mr. J. Campbell, of Nelson, and a full description of it, by Mr. Kirk, would be available in a short time.

Papers.—1. “Notes on Sceloglaux albifacies, the Laughing Owl of New Zealand,” by R. I. Kingsley. (Transactions, p. 190.)

A specimen of this bird, stuffed, which was captured at the Tadmor, was exhibited, and presented to the Museum.

2. “Alaska,” by T. B. Huffam.

The paper elicited considerable discussion. Numerous photographs of the scenery, natives, and objects of scientific interest of this wonderful and almost unexplored region were exhibited.