Otago Institute. First Meeting. 13th May, 1879. Professor Hutton, President, in the chair. New Members.—James Ashcroft, Rev. A. R. Fitchett, Dr. Macdonald, Thomas Lusk, J. Ulbrick, A. Kerr (Oamaru).

The Rev. Professor Salmond gave a lecture entitled, “A Criticism of Herbert Spencer's ‘First Principles.’ ” Second Meeting. 10th June, 1879. Professor Hutton, President, in the chair. New Members.—Chas. Hogg, B.A.; Rev. M. W. Green.

Mr. J. S. Webb gave a lecture on “The Unseen Universe.” Third Meeting. 24th June, 1879. Professor Hutton, President, in the chair.

The Rev. Dr. Roseby gave a lecture on “Socialism, an Appeal to First Principles.” Fourth Meeting. 15th July, 1879. Professor Hutton, President, in the chair. New Members.—Rev. Professor Salmond, R. Knowles, G. M`Kinnon (Port Chalmers).

1. “The Diptera of New Zealand,”[* This catalogue has, with the author's consent, been reserved by the Board of Governors, in order that it may be published uniform with the series of Natural History publications issued from the Colonial Museum.—Ed.] by Prof. Hutton.