634 Proceedings. 



Third Meeting : 1st September, 1890. 

 The Bishop of Nelson, President, in the chair. 

 New Mevihcrs. — Revs. W . Evans and F. W. Isitt. 



Exhibits. — Specimens of Gorrjonidce, or marine tree, from 

 Big Bay, South Island, exhibited by Messrs. Lukins and 

 Marris ; ha}matite-iron pot from Parapara, presented by Mr. 

 Washbourne ; a number of fossil leaves in sandstone from the 

 Port Hills, by Mr. T. B. Huffam ; and stuffed specimens of 

 Hamatoims longirostris, or pied oyster-catcher, by Master 

 Kempthorne. 



The Hon. Curator reported tliat a new fern had been discovered 

 by Mr. J. Campbell, of Nelson, and a full description of it, by Mr, Kirk, 

 would be available in a sliort time. 



Papers. — 1. " Notes on Scdoglaux albifacies, the Laughing 

 Owl of New Zealand," by R. I. Kingsley. (Transactions, 

 p. 190.) 



A specimen of this bird, stuffed, which was captured at the Tadmor, 

 was exhibited, and presented to the IMuseum. 



2. "Alaska," by T. B. Huffam. 



The paper elicited considerable discussion. Numerous photographs 

 of the scenery, natives, and objects of scientific interest of this wonderful 

 and almost unexplored region were exhibited. 



Annual Meeting : 11th November, 1890. 

 The Bishop of Nelson, President, in the chair. 

 Neiv Members. — Messrs. Greenwood and L. R. Turnbull. 



Abstract of Annual Report. 



The Hon. Secretary's report showed that there was a growing in- 

 terest in the work of the Society. The papers read were original, and 

 the meetings well attended. During the session five new members joined 

 the Society ; and Dr. Coleman, who for five years past had filled the position 

 of Hon. Secretary, resigned, owing to his departure for England. 



The Hon. Curator's report showed that the Museum was in good con- 

 dition, and the list of donations compared most favourably with those of 

 previous years. 



The Hon. Treasurer's report showed a satisfactory credit balance. 



Election of Officers fok 1891. — President — The Bishop 

 of Nelson ; Vice-presidents — A. S. Atkinson and Dr. Boor ; 

 Hon. Secretary — Sidney Black ; Hon. Curator — R. I. Kingsley ; 

 Hon. Treasurer — Dr. Hudson; Council — J. Holloway, Dr. 

 Mackie, Dr. Cressy, Rev. W. Evans, and Rev. F. W. Isitt. 



Exhibits. — A large piece of greenstone, by the President ; 

 a boulder from Jackson's Bay, by the Hon. Curator : both 

 exhibits were cut and polished at Aberdeen. Dr. Tatton 



