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Contents.
PAGES.


The exceptional Advantage of New Zealand for Sericiculture. By G. B. Federli 457
In Memoriam—Ferdinand Ritter von Hochstetter. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. 458
Remarks on the Canõn District of Colorado. By Professor Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. 458
Resolutions regarding the New Zealand Institute 458
Abstract of Annual Report 459
Election of Officers for 1885 459
Address by the President 459
Origin of the Fauna and Flora of New Zealand. Part II. By Professor Hutton 459
OTAGO INSTITUTE.
On the New Zealand Institute, its Relation to the Affiliated Societies and to Scientific Work in New Zealand generally. By G. M. Thomson. (Abstract) 460–461
On the Anatomy of the Sea Mussel (Mytilus latus). By A. Purdie 461
On Additions to the Museum. By Prof. T. J. Parker, B.Sc. (abstract) 461–462
On the Early History of New Zealand. By Dr. Hocken 461
On some Mineral Occurrences in Dusky Sound. By Prof. Ulrich 462
Abstract of Annual Report 462
Election of Officers for 1885 462
On some Scientific Duties of the Government. By the President 462
WESTLAND INSTITUTE.
Abstract of Annual Report 463
HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE.
Election of Officers for 1884 464
On the Volcanic Disturbances in the Straits of Sunda. By the President 464
On the Birds of the Petane District, Hawke's Bay. By A. Hamilton 464
Exhibition of Fruit of the Persimmon. By Mr. Gilberd 464
On the Vegetating Caterpillar of New Zealand. By A. Hamilton 464
On Additions to the Museum. By A. Hamilton 464–465
Observations on some Hybrid Ducks. By Taylor White
A Plea for National Education. By H. Hill, B.A., Inspector of Schools 465
Remarks on New Zealand Birds. By A. Hamilton 465
Remarks on Echinoderms. By A. Hamilton 465
On a Species of Cuttlefish (Ommastrephes sloanii). By A. Hamilton (abstract) 465
On the Effect of the Scientific Societies of New Zealand on the Character of the Nation. By A. Hamilton 466
Abstract of Annual Report 466
Election of Officers for 1885 466
SOUTHLAND INSTITUTE.
On Development. By Dr. Galbraith 467
On the Records of an old English Borough. By the Rev. H. Stocker 467
On the Lignine Origin of the Quartz-pebble Beds of Southland. By W. S. Hamilton 467
On the Settlement of the People on the Lands. By Mr. Morgan 167
On the Senses and the Intellect. By Dr. Closs 167
On Alcohol. By Dr. Macpherson 168
On the Chemistry of Explosives. By P. F. Daniel 168
Abstract of Annual Report 468
Election of Officers for 1885 468