Philosophical Institute of Canterbury. 581 



publishing an " Index Faunae Novae-Zealandite," containing a list of all 

 species of animals recorded from New Zealand, with at least one reference 

 for each species, and suggesting that the index should be edited by 

 Captain F. W. Hutton, who has already published numerous catalogues 

 of the different zoological groups, and has a large amount of manuscripts, 

 suitable for the index, already prepared. Copies of the petition were sent 

 to the other Affiliated Societies, and were returned, numerously signed, 

 by the Otago Institute and the Hawke's Bay Philosophical Institute. 

 These, together with the petition from this Institute, were forwarded to 

 the Governors of the New Zealand Institute. In due time a reply was 

 received stating that the Governors had given the matter careful con- 

 sideration, but, whilst appreciating the value and praotical importance 

 of such a work when complete, they " considered that its production at 

 the present time would be premature, more particularly as the classifica- 

 tion and nomenclature of the indigenous faunse of New Zealand is at 

 present undergoing active critical discussion by experts in Europe and 

 America." 



During the year many books and periodicals have been bound. Be- 

 sides the books added by purchase and by exchanges, a valuable donation, 

 consisting of a set of the Journal of the Royal Microscopical Society, 

 nearly complete, was received from the widow of the late Mr. H. R. Webb. 

 A rearrangement has been made by which the various periodicals are now 

 received direct from Messrs. Dulan and Co., of London. 



Before the arrival of the Antarctic Exploration Expedition the 

 Council urged upon the local authorities the desirability of welcoming 

 and entertaining the members of the expedition. On their arrival in 

 Lyttelton the members of the expedition were met and welcomed by the 

 President and members of the Council, and during their stay they were 

 entertained at a public dinner given conjointly by the Institute and the 

 citizens of Christchurch. 



The Hon. C. C. Bowen continues to represent the Institute on the 

 Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute, and the Council wishes 

 to express the indebtedness of the Institute to him for his services. 

 Thanks are also due to Mr. George Way, F.I.A.N.Z., for his valuable 

 services as honorary auditor. 



The total number of members of the Institute is now sixty-nine. 



The balance-sheet shows that the subscriptions received amount to 

 £66 13s. ; £21 3a. 4d. has been spent on books and £16 18s. 3d. on print- 

 ing and binding, and a new book-case has been added to the library at a 

 cost of £10 5s. The balance in the bank to the credit of the Institute on 

 the 31st December, 1901, was £29 15s. 8d., and the invested funds arising 

 from life-members' subscriptions now amount to £79 10s. 6d. 



Election of Officers foe 1902. — President — J. B. 

 Mayne, B.A. ; Vice-presidents — C. C. Fair and A. E. 

 Flower ; Hon. Secretary and Treasurer — Dr. Charles Chilton ; 

 Council— Captain F. W. Hutton, Dr. W. P. Evans, E. M. 

 Laing, L. Cockayne, E. Nairn, and Miss Olliver ; Hon. 

 Auditor — George Way, F.I.A.N.Z. 



The address by the retiring President (Captain F. W. Hut- 

 ton), on "Penguins and Petrels," was postponed till next 

 meeting. 



