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good practical work had also been douo in the School of Mines connected 

 with the Society, such as analyses, assaying, and instruction in 

 mineralogy. 



The report of the Hon. Curator, Mr. R. I. Kingsley, showed that the 

 Museum was in good condition, and the list of contributions compared 

 very favourably with those of previous years. 



It was further reported that the accounts of the Society showed a 

 credit balance. 



Election of Officebs fok 18'J0. — President — The Bishop 

 of Nelson; Vice-i^rcsidents — A. S. Atkmson and Dr. Boor; 

 Council — J. Holloway, E. I. Kingsley, Eev. A. E. Watson, 

 Dr. Cressey, and Dr. Mackie ; Hon. Treasurer — Dr. Hudson; 

 Hon. Secretari/ — Dr. Coleman; Hon. Curator — E.I. Kingsley. 



Papers. — 1. " On the Occurrence of the Black Vine 

 Weevil {Otiorhynchus sulcatus) in Nelson, New Zealand," by 

 E. I. Kingsley. {Transactions, p. 338.) 



Mr. Holloway showed enlarged drawings of the larva and pupa, and 

 living specimens under glass were also handed round. 



Mr. Holloway stated that this was the most destructive of the 

 weevils, and attacked shrubs as well. He would advise that a little 

 carbolic solution be poured on the spot where they appeared thickest : 

 they would not stand a second application. 



Dr. Boor advised carbolic powder as being much better to handle j 

 he had found it very efficacious for wood-lice. 



Dr. Mackie had observed the same insect in his own garden. 



2. " Alaska and the Mammoth," by T. Blake-Huffam. 

 This paper elicited considerable discussion. 



3. " On a Specimen of the Great Eibbon-fish (Regalecus 

 anjentcus) taken in Nelson Harbour," by E. I. Kingsley. 

 {Transactions, p. 333.) 



