Xi'/son Philosophical Society. 475 



6th June, 1887. 



The Bishop of Nelson, Vice-President, in the chair. 



Paper. — " Measurable Vibrations in Fluids, as suggestive of 

 those only conceivable in Ether," by George Ashcroft. 



A variety of highly interesting experiments were shown, illustrating the 

 subjects touched upon. 



Council Meeting : 4th July, 1887. 

 J. Meeson, B.A.., President, in the chair. 



In pursuance of a suggestion offered by Sir James Hector, 

 F.B.S., etc., Dr. Boor and B. T. Kingsley, in conjunction with 

 H. Budden, were requested to obtain a collection of the Flora of 

 the Dun Mountain for investigation. 



4th July, 1887. 



J. Meeson, B.A., President, in the chair. 



Contributions to Museum. — The Curator announced a number 

 of presentations to the Museum. 



Paper. — " On Yeast," by Dr. Keyworth. 



1st August, 1887. 

 J. Meeson, B.A., President, in the chair. 

 Neiv Member. — Dr. Mackie. 



Contributions to Museum. — The Curator announced the dona- 

 tion of a collection of Moa bones by the President ; also the 

 purchase of a fine male specimen of the Kakapo, of a different 

 species from the common (Stringops habroptilus), obtained in the 

 neighbourhood of Dusky Sound. 



Paper. — " Notes of a recent Visit to the Hot Lakes ; 

 together with later information regarding the district affected 

 by the volcanic eruption of 10th June, 1886, "by J. Holloway. 



The paper was profusely illustrated with photographs taken before and 

 after the eruption, also with interesting volcanic specimens from the district. 



In the discussion, the Bishop of Nelson remarked upon the considerable 

 changes that had taken place in the aspect of the district, since his visit 

 after the eruption, especially in the condition of the elevations and lakes. 



