SOUTHLAND INSTITUTE. 
First Meetme. 29th May, 1883. 
J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S., President, in the chair. 
* On the Distribution of Seeds,” by J. C. Thomson. 
SeconD Mretine. 22nd June, 1883. 
J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S., President, in the chair. 
* On the Physical Geography of the North Island,” illustrated by views 
of the Hot Spring districts, by J. T. Thomson. 
Tarp Meerina. 17th July, 1888. 
J. T. Thomson, F.K.G.S., President, in the chair. 
* On the Physiology of Plants and Tree Life,” by W. S. Hamilton. 
Fourra MxxrING. 14th August, 1883. 
J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S., President, in the chair. 
- 1. “On Wind in Southland," by J. T. Thomson. 
2. « On Lunar Influences and Popular Fallacies connected therewith,” 
by the Rev. Mr. Fairclough. 
Fira Meetine. 18th September, 1888. 
J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S., President, in the chair. 
“ On the Resources of Southland,” by Mr. Scandrett. 
This paper has been since printed in pamphlet form by the author. 
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SIXTH Meetinc. 16th October, 1888. 
J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S., President, in the chair. 
1. “On the Coal and Lignite Deposits of Southland,” by W. S. 
Hamilton. 
2. “On certain Finds of Moa bones,” by Mr. Webber. 
