5. “On the Error introduced by using a Coal-gas Flame while determining the Percentage of Sulphur in Coals,” by Dr. W. P. Evans. (Transactions, p. 496.) 6. “On an Improved, Adjustable, Drip-proof, High-power Bunsen,” by Dr. W. P. Evans. (Transactions, p. 497.) Professor Dendy exhibited and described a collection of marine animals lately thrown up on the New Brighton Beach. (Transactions, p. 320.) Mr. H. Suter exhibited some of the rarer marine animals occasionally met with at New Brighton. Mr. Bishop exhibited fossil shells of Zenatia and Panopea similar to those found at New Brighton. Sixth Meeting: 6th October, 1897. Dr. Thomas, President, in the chair. New Member.—Henry Suter.

Address.—Mr. S. Hurst Seager, A.R.I.B.A., delivered an address on the “Evolution of Art,” illustrated by diagrams and lantern-slides.

Professor Dendy exhibited and made remarks upon a small collection of mammals from the Central Australian desert, including the marsupial mole (Notoryctes typhlops), recently received from Professor Baldwin Spencer.

Seventh Meeting: 3rd November, 1897. Dr. Thomas, President, in the chair. New Member.—A. D. Austin. Papers.—1. “On the Freezing of New Zealand Alpine Plants,” by L. Cockayne. (Transactions, p. 435.) 2. “On the Sponges described in Dieffenbach's ‘New Zealand,’ ” by Professor Dendy. (Transactions, p. 316.) 3. “On Distillation Products of Blackball Coal,” by Dr. W. P. Evans. (Transactions, p. 487.) 4. “Notes on the Musci of New Zealand: Genus Anacalypta,” by R. Brown. (Transactions, p. 412.) 5. “The Phasmidœ of New Zealand,” by Captain F. W. Hutton. (Transactions, p. 160.)