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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



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