Exhibits.—A well-mounted collection of rare ferns.

Presentations to the Society.—An ancient Maori wooden bowl (described by the donor as a “blood-bowl”), by Mr. S. Skilton, of Anakaka; specimen of hybrid duck; skin of the rare bird Apteryx haastii; specimen of remarkable variation in the fern Lomaria lanceolata; a collection of ancient Maori implements found at Takaka, by Mr. R. I. Kingsley.

Papers.—1. “On a Hybrid Duck,” by R. I. Kingsley. (Transactions, p. 107.)

2. “On a Specimen of Apteryx haastii,” by R. I. Kingsley. (Transactions, p. 108.)

3. “Botanical Notes, Takaka District,” by R. I. Kingsley. (Transactions, p. 304.)

4. “Description of the Discovery of Maori Implements at Takaka,” by R. I. Kingsley. (Transactions, p. 494.)

5. “On a Remarkable Variation in Lomaria lanceolata,” by R. I. Kingsley. (Transactions, p. 306.)