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PROCEEDINGS.

WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
Acclimatisation of Rosella Parrots in New Zealand 561–562
On Caves in the Martinborough District, and Moa-bones found therein. By H. N. McLeod 562
On the Distribution of Moa Remains in New Zealand. By Sir J. Hector 562–563
Remarks on a Specimen of Mesoplodon hectori. By Sir J. Hector 563
Remarks on New Zealand Fishes, and on a Collection of Drawings of Native Fish by the late F. E. Clarke. By Sir J. Hector 563–564
Note on an Octopus. By Sir J. Hector 564
Notes on Coleoptera. By J. H. Lewis 565
Remarks on the Whau (Entelea arborescens). By Professor Easterfield 565–566
On the Chemistry of the Karaka-nut. By Professor Easterfield 566–567
On Raoult's Method for Molecular Weight Determination. By Professor Easterfield 567
Abstract of Annual Report 568–569
Election of Officers for 1902 569
The Theory of the Polar Planimeter. By C. E. Adams, B.Sc. 569
Notes on the Sydney Chain Standard. By C. E. Adams 569–570
Natural History Notes from Dusky Sound. By Richard Henry 570–571
Notes on the Entomology of New Zealand. By Captain J. J. Walker, R.N. 572
AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.
Brain versus Muscle in the Production of Wealth. By F. G. Ewington 573
The Measurement of Time. By Professor F. D. Brown 573
Account of the Maori House formerly at Taheke, Lake Rotoiti. By J. Stewart, C.E. 573–574
Greek Painted Vases: their Importance, Form, and Design. By Professor Talbot-Tubbs 574
Exhibition of Astronomical Photographs. By A. D. Austin, F.R.A.S. 574
Ruskin's Influence on Economic Science. By E. V. Miller 575
Across the Mountains. By Professor Thomas 575
Abstract of Annual Report 577
Account of Purchase of the Mair Maori Collection 576–577
Note on the Little Barrier Reserve for Birds 577
PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY.
On some Conditions of Progress. By Professor Dendy 578
On the Chatham Islands. By L. Cockayne 578
Suggestion for an Index Faunæ Novæ-Zealandiæ 578
Exhibit of Graptolites from Preservation Inlet. By Captain Hutton 579
Exhibit of a Fresh-water Shrimp (Xiphocaris compressa) from Norfolk Island. By Dr. Chilton 579
The Sense of Sight. By Professor Dendy 579