By Sir J. Hector

3. Cuttle-fish (Architeuthis verrilla).

Portions of a huge cuttle-fish were found at Island Bay about ten years ago, and described by Mr. T. W. Kirk in the “Transactions of the New Zealand Institute,” vol. xiv., p. 284. These remains have been in possession of the Museum authorities for some time, and have now been skilfully arranged for public exhibition by Mr. A. Yuill. The two long tentacular arms, which have apparently not been preserved, were each 30 ft. in length when extended, so that the fish had a reach of no less than 20 yards. Bathers at Island Bay would do well to keep their weather eye open for such ugly denizens of the deep.

4. Recently discovered New South Wales opals—a very handsome collection; presented by Mr. W. M. Hunt, of Masterton.

5. Young specimen of a rare fish (Centriscus humerosus); presented by Mr. Travers.

6. Puriri block, with Maori stone adze embedded in it; presented by Mr. Lister, of Kohukohu.