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Contents. Transactions. I.—Zoology. Pages. Art. I. Monograph of New Zealand Noctuina. By E. Meyrick, B.A., F.E.S. 3–40 II. On the “Honeydew” of Coccidœ, and the Fungus accompanying these Insects. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. 41–45 III. Further Notes on New Zealand Coccidœ. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. 45–49 IV. On the Freshwater Infusoria of the Wellington District. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. 49–61 V. On New Zealand Glow-worms. By G. V. Hudson 62–64 VI. Note on a curious Double Worm. By T. W. Kirk (Geological Survey Department) 64–65 VII. On Ixodes maskelli, a Parasite of the Albatross (Diomedea exulans). By T. W. Kirk 65–67 VIII. On the Occurrence of the English Scaly Lizard (Zootoca vivipara) in New Zealand. By T. W. Kirk 67–69 IX. Description of a new Species of Moth (Pasiphila lichenodes). By Alex. Purdie, M.A. 69–72 X. On new Species of Araneidea. By A. T. Urquhart 72–118 XI. On the Work of Earth-worms in New Zealand. By A. T. Urquhart 119–123 XII. Notes on New Zealand Earth-worms. By W. W. Smith; communicated by Dr. Hector 123–139 XIII. A Description of the curiously-deformed Bill of a Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris, Gould), an endemic New Zealand bird. By W. Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S., etc. 140–145 XIV. A Description of a large and new Species of Orthopterous Insect of the genus Hemideina, Walker. By W. Colenso 145–147 XV. Further Notes and Observations on the Gestation, Birth, and Young of a Lizard, a Species of Naultinus. By W. Colenso 147–150 XVI. Remarks on Palinurus lalandii, M. Edw., and P. edwardsii, Hutton. By T. Jeffery Parker, B.Sc., C.M.Z.S., Professor of Biology in the University of Otago 150–155 XVII. On a new Species of Giant Cuttlefish, stranded at Cape Campbell, June 30th, 1886 (Architeuthis kirkii). By C. W. Robson; communicated by Dr. Hector 155–157 XVIII. On the Anatomy of the Limpet (Patinella radians, Quoy). By J. A. Newell, B.A. 157–160 XIX. On the Mollusca of the Vicinity of Auckland. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S., Curator of the Auckland Museum 161–176

Art. XX. The Land Mollusca of the Thames Goldfields. By James Adams, B.A. 177–181 XXI. Description of the Little Barrier or Hauturu Island, the Birds which inhabit it, and the Locality as a Protection to them. By A. Reischek, F.L.S. 181–184 XXII. Notes on Ornithology. By A. Reischek 184–188 XXIII. Ornithological Notes. By A. Reischek 188–193 XXIV. Notes on some Moa Remains found at the Great Barrier Island during February, 1886. By Sidney Weetman 193–194 XXV. On a new Species of Alpheus. By T. W. Kirk 194–196 XXVI. Notes on some Foraminifera from the Hauraki Gulf. By Dr. Rudolph Haeusler 196–200 XXVII. On the Occurrence of Junonia vellida and Deopeia pulchella in New Zealand. By G. V. Hudson 201 XXVIII. Descriptions of new Spiders. By P. Goyen 201–212 II.—Botany. XXIX. On some new Native Plants. By J. Buchanan, F.L.S. 213–216 XXX. On a remarkable branching Specimen of Hemitelia smithii. By J. Buchanan 217 XXXI. On the New Zealand Species of Coprosma. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S., Curator of the Auckland Museum 218–252 XXXII. A few Observations on the Tree-Ferns of New Zealand; with particular reference to their peculiar Epiphytes, their Habit, and their manner of Growth. By W. Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S., etc. 252–259 XXXIII. A Description of some newly-discovered and rare indigenous Phænogamic Plants, being a further Contribution towards making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso 259–271 XXXIV. A Description of some newly-discovered Cryptogamio Plants, being a further Contribution towards the making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso 271–301 XXXV. An Enumeration of Fungi recently discovered in New Zealand, with brief Notes on the Species Novœ. By W. Colenso 301–313 XXXVI. Observations on the Glands in the Leaf and Stem of Myoporum lœtum, Forster. By Catherine Alexander, B.A. 314–316 XXXVII. Observations on the Development of the Flower of Coriaria ruscifolia, Linn. By T. W. Rowe, M.A. 317–319 XXXVIII. The Medicinal Properties of some New Zealand Plants. By J. Baber, C.E. 319–322 XXXIX. Descriptions of new Native Plants. By D. Petrie, F.L.S. 323–324 XL. Descriptions of new Native Plants. By D. Petrie 325–326 III.—Geology. XLI. Narrative of an Ascent of Ruapehu. By James Park, Geological Survey Department 327–331 XLII. Notes in reference to the Prime Causes of the Phenomena of Earthquakes and Volcanoes. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S. 331–338 XLIII. On the Cause of Volcanic Action. By J. Hardcastle. 338–341

Art.XLIV. Observations on the Eruption of Mount Tarawera, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 10th June, 1886. By J. A. Pond and S. Percy Smith, F.R.G.S. 342–371 XLV. Notes on the Eruption of Tarawera Mountain and Rotomahana, 10th June, 1886, as seen from Taheke, Lake Rotoiti. By Major W. G. Mair 372–374 XLVI. Thermal Activity in the Buapehu Crater. By L. Cussen 374–380 XLVII. Phenomena connected with the Tarawera Eruption of 10th June, 1886, as observed at Gisborne. By Archdeacon W. L. Williams 380–382 XLVIII. Notes on the Eruption of Tarawera, as observed at Opotiki. By E. P. Dumerque 382–384 XLIX. Traces of Volcanic Dust-showers at Napier, Petane, and generally throughout the East Coast Districts, North of Cape Kidnappers. By H. Hill, B.A. 385–387 L. A Description of a Scaphites, found near Cape Turn-again. By H. Hill 387–388 LI. Notes on the Hot Springs Nos. 1 and 2, Great Barrier Island, with Sketches showing the Temperature of the Waters. By C. P. Winkelmann 388–392 LII. On the Geology of the Trelissick or Broken River Basin, Selwyn County. By Professor F. W. Hutton, F.G.S. 392–412 LIII. On the so-called Gabbro of Dun Mountain. By Professor F. W. Hutton 412–414 LIV. On the Geology of the Country between Oamaru and Moeraki. By Professor F. W. Hutton 415–430 LV. Note on the Geology of the Valley of the Waihao in South Canterbury. By Professor F. W. Hutton 430–433 LVI. The Waihao Greensands, and their Relation to the Ototara Limestone. By Alex. McKay, Assistant Geologist 434–440 LVII. Geology of Scinde Island, and the Relation of the Napier Limestones to others in the surrounding District 441–448 LVIII. Notes on the Age and Subdivisions of the Sedimentary Rocks in the Canterbury Mountains, based upon the Palæontological Researches of Professor Dr. C. Baron von Ettingshausen in Gratz (Austria). By Sir Julius von Haast, K.C.M.G., D.Sc., Ph.D., F.R.S., etc. 449–451 LIX. Notes on the Geology of the Bluff District. By W. S. Hamilton 452–458 LX. On the Formation of Timaru Downs. By John Goodall, M. Inst. C.E. 455–458 IV.—Chemistry. LXI. On the Occurrence of Bismuth at the Owen, New Zealand. By William Skey 459–460 V.—Miscellaneous. LXII. Address. By James Hector, M.D., President of the Wellington Philosophical Society 461–470 LXIII. Economic Antarctic Exploration. By C. Traill; communicated by T. Kirk, F.L.S. 470–481 LXIV. The Track of a Word. By E. Tregear, F.R.G.S. 482–486

LXV. Polynesian Folk-lore: “Hina's Voyage to the Sacred Isle.” By E. Tregear, F.R.G.S. 486–504 LXVI. Notes on Antigone, 2–6. By Francis Haslam, M.A., Professor of Classics, Canterbury College, Christchurch 504–506 LXVII. A Note on Latin Place-Names. By Henry Belcher, LL.D., Rector of the High School, Otago (Boys) 507–510 LXVIII. Transcendental Geometry: Remarks suggested by Mr. Frankland's Paper, “The Non-Euclidian Geometry Vindicated.” By George Hogben, M.A. 510–515 LXIX. On “The Whence of the Maori.” By W. H. Blyth 515–549 LXX. Notes on Blasting at Ahuriri Bluff, Napier, in connection with the Construction of the Breakwater. By John Goodall, M. Inst. C.E. 549–552 LXXI. The Aryo-Semitic Maori. By A. S. Atkinson 552–576 LXXII. Kahikatea as a Building Timber. By L. J. Bagnall 577–580 New Zealand Institute. Eighteenth Annual Report 583–585 Accounts 585 Proceedings. Wellington Philosophical Society. Note on the Occultation of Jupiter and its Satellites, 16th April, 1886, as observed at Petone, N.Z., by Dr. Hector 589 Additional Information concerning the Eruption at Rotomahana. By Dr. Hector 590 Fish Exhibited 590 Note on the Prime Causes of the Phenomena of Earthquakes and Volcanoes. By W. T. L. Travers, F.L.S. 590 On Tree Blight. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S. 592 Salmon-trout from Hutt River 592 Earthquakes at Charleston 592 Fossils from Otago 592 On a Common Vital Force. By Coleman Phillips 592 Additions to Museum 593 Abstract of Report for 1886–87 593 Election of Office-bearers for 1887–88 593 New Method of Utilizing Silk Cocoons. By F. W. Pennefather, LL.M. 594 Geological Specimens exhibited 594 On Trimorphism in Flowers of New Zealand Fuchsia. By T. Kirk, F.L.S. 594 Auckland Institute. Anniversary Address. By the President 595–602 On Primitive Property. By Dr. Posnett 602 On Volcanic Dust. By Professor A. P. Thomas 602 Journey to Rotomahana and Tarawera. By Professor Thomas 602

Wings: A Chapter in Evolution. By Professor Thomas 603 New Species of Pselaphidœ. By Captain T. Broun 603 The Two Theories: Evolution or Creation. By J. Buchanan 603 The Luminosity of Flames. By Professor Brown 603 New White Terrace at Rotomahana. By J. Martin, F.G.S. 605 Recent Explorations in New Guinea. By A. J. Vogan 606 On a Salt Spring in the King Country. By Professor Brown 606 Abstract of Report for 1886–87 607 Election of Office-bearers for 1887 607 Philosophical Institute of Canterbury. Recent Advances in Electricity. By Professor Bickerton, F.C.S. 608 The Life and Works of Ivan Turgenieff. By Miss Lohse 608 The Volcanic Eruption in the North Island. By Professor Hutton, F.G.S. 609 What is Art, and Who are Artists? By S. Hurst-Seager, A.R.I.B.A. 610 On Poisoning by Metallic Antimony. By Dr. W. H. Symes 610 Abstract of Report 610 Election of Officers for 1887 610 Otago Institute. Lecture on the Border Ballads. By A. Wilson 611 Lecture on the History of New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken 612 On the Structure of the Greek Theatre. By Dr. Belcher 612 Abstract of Annual Report 613 Abstract of President's Address 613–615 Election of Officers for 1887 615 Westland Institute. Abstract of Annual Report 616 Election of Officers for 1887 616 Hawke's Bay Philosophical Institute. Experiments in Freezing Eggs. By N. Heath 617 Occultations, and Graphic Methods of computing them 617 On the Marine Mollusca of the East Coast. By A. Hamilton 618 On the remarkable Sagacity of Small Birds. By G. Kells, of Napier 618 Experiments with Porpoise-hide 619 On the Fishes of Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton 619 Abstract of President's Address 619–620 Election of Officers for 1887 621 Southland Institute. Our Remote Ancestors: Who were they? By Dr. Galbraith 622 St. Briavels and the Forest of Dean. By John McPherson 622 Evolution. By Archdeacon Stocker 622 Electricity as a Motive Power, and as a Lighting Agent. By A. Highton, B.A. 622 Optical Illusions. By Mr. Baker 622 Heat. By Mr. Ireland 622 Abstract of Annual Report 623 Election of Officers for 1887 623

Nelson Philosophical Society. Description of Peripatus 624 The Sublimities of Common Astronomical Facts 624 Localization of Faults in Telegraphy. By J. C. Lockley 624 Connection between Mind and Body. By Rev. E. Shears 624 Nelson Surveying, Past and Present. By J. S. Browning 624 Appendix. Meteorological Statistics for 1886 631 Notes on the Weather for 1886 632 Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1886 633 Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute 634 Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute 635–647 List of Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented 648–651 Alphabetical Index 653 Errata iii. Contents v.–x. List of Plates xi. Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute xiii. Abstract of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute xiii. List of Incorporated Societies xvi. Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from the Rules xvi.–xix.