ART. XVI. Observations on Puffinus gavius (Forst.), Rain-bird

(Hakoakoa), their Habits and Habitats. Ry A.

Reischek..

XVII. Observations on Puffinus assimilis (Gould), Totorore,

their Habits and Habitats. By A. Reischek

XVIII. Observations on the Habits of New Zealand Birds,

their Usefulness or Destructiveness to the

Country. By A. Reischek

XIX. Notes on the Habits of some New Zealand Birds.

By A. Reischek; communicated by Professor

Parker

XX. Observations on Sphenodon punctatum, Fringe-back

Lizard (Tuatara). By A. Reischek

XXI. Notes on the Habits of the Polecat, Ferret, Mon-

..

PAGES.

93-97

95-96

96-104

105-107

108-110

goose, Stoat, and Weasel. By A. Reischek 110-112

XXII. The Protection of Native Birds. By Hugh Martin.. 112–117

XXIII. Notes on the Bones of a Species of Sphenodon

(S. diversum, Col.), apparently distinct from the

species already known. By William Colenso,

F.L.S.

XXIV. A List of the Native Birds of the Petane District,

Hawke's Bay, with Notes and Observations. By

A Hamilton, of Petane

XXV. A remarkable Variety of the New Zealand Pigeon

(Carpophaga nova-zealandia), with References

to previous Notices. By T. W. Kirk..

XXVI. Notice of an Instance of Abnormal Colouring in

Platycercus auriceps, with Record of previous

Notices of similar Variations. By T. W. Kirk

XXVII. On the Habits of Ocydromus australis. By W. W.

Smith; communicated by Dr. Buller, C.M.G.,

F.R.S.

118-123

123-128

129

129-130

131-134

XXVIII. Description of Hybrid Ducks, bred from Common

Duck (A. boschus) and Grey Duck (A. super-

ciliosa). By Taylor White, Glengarrie, Napier 134-135

XXIX. Note on a large Sun-Fish (Orthagoriscus mola, L.),

recently captured at Napier, Hawke's Bay. By

A. Hamilton, of Petane

XXX. On a new Species of Chromodoris. By T. F. Cheese-

man, F.L.S.

T. W. Kirk

XXXI. On a new Paper-Nautilus (Argonauta bulleri). By

135-136

137

138-139

XXXII. Description of a new Pill-Millipede. By T. W. Kirk 139-140

XXXIII. Critical List of the Crustacea Malacostraca of New

Zealand. By Geo. M. Thomson, F.L.S., and

Chas. Chilton, M.A.

141-159

XXXIV. A new Species of Philygria. By Chas. Chilton, M.A. 159–161

XXXV. Description of New Zealand Micro-lepidoptera. By

XXXVI. Notes on Nomenclature of New Zealand Geometrina.

E. Meyrick. B.A.

By E. Meyrick, B.A.

162-183

184

XXXVII. On the Spiders of New Zealand. By A. T. Urquhart 184-205

XXXVIII. Description of Diadema nerina. By R. J. Kingsley 205-208

XXXIX. Life History of Epyara rosearia, Dbld.

By A.

Purdie, M.A.

208-209

XL. Notes on the so-called Vegetable Caterpillar of New

Zealand. By A. Hamilton, of Petane

209-213

XLI. On the Metamorphosis of the Caddis Fly. By G. V.

Hudson

213-214

ART. XLII. On some Specimens of Vorticella, collected in the

neighbourhood of Wellington. By T. W. Kirk,

Assistant, Geological Survey Department

III.-BOTANY.

XLIII. A Description of some newly-discovered Cryptogamic

Plants, being a further Contribution towards

the making known the Botany of New Zealand.

By W. Colenso, F.L.S.

XLIV. A Description of some newly-discovered and rare

Indigenous Plants, being a further Contribution

towards the making known the Botany of New

Zealand. By W. Colenso

XLV. A brief List of some British Plants (Weeds) lately

noticed, apparently of recent Introduction into

this part of the Colony, with a few Notes thereon.

By W. Colenso

XLVI. On Clianthus puniceus, Sol. By W. Colenso

XLVII. Description of new Species of Native Plants. By D.

Petrie, M.A.

PAGES.

215-217

219-255

256-287

288-290

291-295

296-298

XLVIII. On the Classification of the Alga. By R. M. Laing,

M.A.

XLIX. Observations on the Fucoidea of Banks Peninsula.

By R. M. Laing

299-302

303-311

L. On the Growth of Transplanted Trees. By J.

Baber, C.E.

311-314

LI. Description of three new Species of Coprosma. By

T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S.

315-317

LII. On Cyttaria purdiei, Buch. By John Buchanan,

F.L.S.

317

LIII. Additional Contributions to the Flora of the Nelson

Provincial District. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.

LIV. On a new Variety of Desmid. By W. M. Maskell,

F.R.M.S ..

318-324

325

IV. GEOLOGY.

LV. On the Geology of Scinde Island. By Captain

F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.

327-332

LVI. New Species of Tertiary Shells. By Captain F. W.

LVIL The Wanganui System. By Captain F. W. Hutton,

LVIII. On the Age of the Napier Limestone. By A. McKay 367-374

V. ASTRONOMY.

LIX. The Total Eclipse of the Sun of the 9th September,

1885 being a Digest of Communications to the

Institute on the subject

LX. The Maintenance of the Sun's Heat (Abstract of a

Lecture). By Professor F. D. Brown

LXI. On a new Mineral (Awaruite) from Barn Bay. By

W. Skey

401-402

LXII. On Platinum Crystals in the Ironsands of Orepuki

Goldfield. By W. S. Hamilton

Notice of a Geological Collection from Kaikoura, made by Mr.

McKay

411

Portrait of Manihera exhibited, and remarks

411-412

Presentation to Mr. John Buchanan, F.L.S.

412

Suggestion as to Uniformity of Expression in the Transactions.

By A. de B. Brandon

412

Notice of a Trout caught in the Silverstream

413

Nomination of Member to vote in election of Governors of N.Z.

On the Coniferous Plants in the Botanic Gardens at Wellington.

By J. Buchanan, F.L.S.

414

Journey to Murimotu and 'Ascent of Ruapehu. By J. Park

Election of Officers for 1886..

415

415

416-419

New Species of Carabida. By Captain T. Broun

419

Objections to the Theory of Evolution. By J. Buchanan

Notice of the Death of Mr. J. T. McKelvie

The Influence of the Means of Transit on the Social Condition of

the People. By S. Vaile

420

The Minerals of the Cape Colville Peninsula. By J. A. Pond

Notice of Maori Carved House in the Museum

421

421

Reference to a new Volcano in the Friendly Islands. By W. S.

Lane..

421

The Survival of the Fittest. By E. A. Mackechnie

River Terraces. By Professor F. W. Hutton

Thought Transference. By R. M. Laing, M.A.

The Stone Age in Europe. By Professor F. W. Hutton

Annual Report

Election of Officers for 1886

PAGES.

424

425

425

426

The Rôle af Phosphorus in Nature. By the President..

Moas and Moa-hunters. By Professor J. von Haast, C.M.G.,

Ph.D., F.R.S...

426

426

On Explosives. By Professor Scott ..

427

Dr. Macgregor

Description of a new Species of Acana. By D. Petrie, M.A.

On Inebriety, and the Duty of the State with regard to Inebriates.

By Dr. de Zouche

Resolution regarding the Publication of a new

Phanerogamic Flora of New Zealand

On the Preparation of Sections of Bones and Teeth. By Dr.

Lindo Ferguson

On the Preparation of Rock Sections. By Professor Ulrich

Notice of Trout from Lake Wakatipu. By Professor Parker

On the Early History of New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken

Regarding Evolution the Previous Question of Science. By Rev.

Notice of Exhibits for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. By

428

428

Handbook of the

482

432.

HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE.

On the Rev. J. Pearson's Method of Computing Solar Eclipses and

Occultations. By J. Harding

Notices of Phasma, Epiodon, Balaenoptera rostrata, Coronula

On the various Legends and Stories current among the Maoris

relating to the Sea and Sea Monsters. By W. Colenso, F.L.S.

Notice of a Flying-Fish, and of Fossils from the Upper Mohaka..

On the Early Discovery of Moa Bones in New Zealand, and their

Identification. By Mr. Hamilton

433

434

434

434

Notice of Moa Bones from the North Island. By W. Colenso,

F.L.S.

434

On some other Extinct Birds, more particularly the Dodo and tne

Great Auk

434

On the Study of Natural History. By Mr. Hamilton ..

435

Abstract of Annual Report..

435

Election of Officers for 1886..

435

On the Geology of the Bluff District. By W. S. Hamilton

On Optical Illusions. By G. Baker..

436

436

A Rain Chart for the Year. By the Bishop of Nelson ..

Nomination of a Member to vote for a Governor of the New

437

Description of the Stalactite Caves at Collingwood. By J. S.

Browning

437

APPENDIX.

Meteorological Statistics for 1885

Notes on the Weather during 1885

Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1885

Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute

Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute

List of Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is

441

442

443

444

445

460

465

iii.
V.-X.

List of Plates

xi.

Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute

Abstract of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute
List of Incorporated Societies

Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from the Rules

xvi.-xix.