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4. " On Artesian Wells at Longburn," by J. Marchbanks ; 

 communicated by Sir J. Hector. {Transactions, p. 551.) 



Sir James Hector described witli drawings tlie geological structure of 

 this district, and explained how the water had been obtained. He said it 

 was a matter of enormou'^ import aiico to a district like this, and a subject 

 of congratulation to the Manawatu Railway Company, that it should 

 have an underground supply of water of sucli an ample nature. It was not 

 only water that came to the surface, but water with power. He com- 

 plimented Mr. Marcii banks upon the manner in which he had treated the 

 subject before the meeting, and for his having successfully carried out the 

 work. 



5. On " Further Light on the Circulation of the Atmo- 

 sphere in the Southern Hemisphere," by Major-General 

 Schaw. {Transactions, p. 570.) 



6. " Moa Farmers," 'by Eichard Henry; communicated 

 by Sir James Hector. {Transactions, p. 673.) 



7. " Old Huts at Dusky Sound," by E. Henry ; communi- 

 cated by Sir James Hector. {Transactions, p. 677.) 



8. Eed Cats and Disease," by E. Henry; communicated 

 by Sir James Hector. {Transactions, p. 680.) 



Mr. Hardmg showed a perfect copy of the New Testament 

 in Maori, printed and bound by the late Eev. W. Colenso ; 

 also the first card printed on in New Zealand. 



A collection of sponges from the Chatham Islands was 

 exhibited by Captain Cooper. 



Mr. McLeod showed some human bones and stone imple- 

 ments found by him at Karaka Bay (Miramar). 



Mr. G. V. Hudson laid before the meeting a set of beauti- 

 ful plain and coloured plates to illustrate his forthcoming 

 work on New Zealand moths and butterflies. 



