On the Occurrence of a Mineral Belt in the Heart of the great Schist-formation of Otago.

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6. “On the Occurrence of a Mineral Belt in the Heart of the great Schist-formation of Otago,” by Sir J. Hector. The author exhibited a large series of specimens of serpentine, asbestos, and other magnesian rocks from the south end

of the Crefell Range, west of Cromwell, to prove the existence of intrusive, rocks in that locality. 7 “On the Growth of Ferns; and on a New Fern (Lygodium), now first reported,” by H. C. Field. (Transactions, p. 446.) Mr. Tanner wished to know if the fern referred to was edible. Mr. Field replied that it was not. Mr. T. Kirk did not think the fern new, and until further evidence is received we should not accept it: it is not even allied to the plant named. The variation in growth is interesting, but it is nothing new. The following specimens were exhibited: (1.) Seven birds, chiefly petrels, presented to the Museum by Captain Fairchild, and mounted by Mr. Yuill. (2.) Minerals from Stewart Island and West Coast, by Mr. F. Walter. (3.) Maori adze, found in a drain in Willis Street, Wellington, by Mr. Mestayer, C.E. Tenth Meeting: 14th November, 1894. Major-General Schaw, President, in the chair. New Member.—Dr. Anson. Papers.—1. “Further Coccid Notes: with Descriptions of New Species from New Zealand, Australia, Sandwich Islands, and elsewhere, and Remarks upon many Species already reported,” by W. M. Maskell. (Transactions, p. 36.)