Contents, 
Notes on Zoological Specimens. By Mr. Hamilton v. 
On the Men of Science who preceded us in these Seas and Lande with particular 
reference to their labours, adventures, and tragical ends. By W. Colenso.. 
Abstract of Annual Report S" s is a ha “> 
SOUTHLAND INSTITUTE. 
On the Distribution of Seeds. By J. C. Thomson ‘ .. 
On the Physical Geography of the North Island. By J. T. nia vs 
On the Physiology of Plants and Tree Life. By W. S. Hamilto sè .. 
On Wind in Southland. By J. T. Thomson ‘o 
On Lunar Influences and DEE pee connected docenti. By the Rev. 
elough 
On the Resources of Southland. By Mr. cido " ae 
On the Coal and Lignite Deposits of Southland. By W. $. Usata S 
On certain Finds of Moa bones. By Mr. Webber .. xs ss de 
Abstract of Annual Report s T ae vs s «e 
Election of Officers for 1884 ex da "i és ee 
NELSON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY, 
Formation of Society .. «s .. .. .. oe as 
Election of Officers for 1884 se ve se $4 ee 
Inaugural Address by the President. (Abstract) oe as .. 
Notes on the Mineral Resources of New Zealand. By J. Park "i e 
On Forest Culture. By Mr. Hackett x i. cw s ve 
Description of Fossils. By J. Park se e + xs 
Description of a new Octopus. By J. P a sa .. 
On the Formation of a Sanitary Section. By Col. Walcott 
The Dee Beds ud Wakapuaka and the Port owe with some Saks on ihe 
ulder and its Formation. By W. Well 
On = Leg wi of a new Species of Kiwi. By = von Hand. (Abstract) 
APPENDIX. 
Meteorological Statistics for 1883 v^ >é Ne se is 
Notes on the Weather during 1883 m s> .. 
Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1883 ts 
Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute .. sa $ = 
Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute .. 
List of Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is i pdebatetk 
Corrigendum .. a «è vs es $ 
Contents š: x .. T 
List of Plates .. .. 
Board of Governors of the New vi Institute .. 
Abstracts of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute 
List of Incorporated Societies  .. "e 
Officers of Incorporated Societies and ida — the Rules ee m 
voce ges of the President, His Excellency Sir W. F. D. Jervois, 
C.M. 
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