Notes on Zoological Specimens. By Mr. Hamilton 569 On the Men of Science who preceded us in these Seas and Lands, with particular reference to their labours, adventures, and tragical ends. By W. Colenso 569 Abstract of Annual Report 570 Southland Institute. On the Distribution of Seeds. By J. C. Thomson 571 On the Physical Geography of the North Island. By J. T. Thomson 571 On the Physiology of Plants and Tree Life. By W. S. Hamilton 571 On Wind in Southland. By J. T. Thomson 571 On Lunar Influences and Popular Fallacies connected therewith. By the Rev. Mr. Fairclough 571 On the Resources of Southland. By Mr. Scandrett 571 On the Coal and Lignite Deposits of Southland. By W. S. Hamilton 571 On certain Finds of Moa bones. By Mr. Webber 571 Abstract of Annual Report 572 Election of Officers for 1884 572 Nelson Philosophical Society. Formation of Society 573 Election of Officers for 1884 573 Inaugural Address by the President. (Abstract) 573–575 Notes on the Mineral Resources of New Zealand. By J. Park 575 On Forest Culture. By Mr. Hackett 576 Description of Fossils. By J. Park 576 Description of a new Octopus. By J. Paul 576 On the Formation of a Sanitary Section. By Col. Walcott 576 The Drift Beds of Wakapuaka and the Port Hills, with some Remarks on the Boulder Bank and its Formation. By W. Wells 576 On the Leg Bones of a new Species of Kiwi. By Prof. von Haast. (Abstract) 576–577 Appendix. Meteorological Statistics for 1883 xliii Notes on the Weather during 1883 xliv Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1883 xlv Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute xlvi Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute xlvi–lix List of Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented lx–lxii Corrigendum iii Contents v–ix List of Plates x Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute xi Abstracts of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute xi–xiii List of Incorporated Societies xiv Officers of Incorporated Societies and Extracts from the Rules xiv–xvii Anniversary Address of the President, His Excellency Sir W. F. D. Jervois, G.C.M.G., C.B., etc. xix–xxxix