566 Proceedings. 
4. “New Pycnogonida,” by G. M. Thomson. (Transactions, p. 242.) 
ABSTRACT OF ANNUAL REPORT. 
Eight general meetings were held during the session, eleven original papers have been 
read : of these—7 are on Zoological Subjects, 3 on Botanical, while the eleventh treats of 
the proposed works for the Otago Harbour. 
There were also discussions on the '* Nationalization of Land,” and on “ Technical 
Education.” 
Fifteen new members have joined the Institute, making the total number on the 
roll 190. 
The receipts of the session, including a balance from last year of £27 6s., amount to 
£179 lls.; the total expenditure has been £178 3s. 5d., leaving a balance in hand of 
£1 7s. 7d. The reserve fund in the Post Office Savings Bank is now about £170. 
Exection or Orricers ror 1884 :—President—Donald Petrie, M.A. ; 
Vice-presidents— Alex. Montgomery, Professor Scott; Hon. Secretary — 
Professor Parker; Hon. Treasurer—J. C. Thomson ; Councit—F. R. Chap- 
man, W. Arthur, C.E., Professor Mainwaring Brown, Professor Ulrich, 
R. Gillies, F.L.S., G. M. Thomson, F.L.S., T. M. Hocken, M.R.O.8. ; 
Auditor—D Brent, M.A. 
7. The President delivered an address on “ Science and Ordinary 
Knowledge." 
