884 Transactions.—Zoology. 
Red Cod.—Both from inside and outside fishings ; was in very regular 
supply, the shops being seldom without a few. Indeed, this fish is always 
to be had, and is in finest condition during the winter months, when pretty 
large takes of good-sized specimens are got from the outside fishery, those 
caught by the seine-net in the harbour being as a rule much smaller. Red 
Cod was in the market 267 days. 
Sandling or Sandeel.—This delicate little fish is never very plentiful, 
but a few are generally caught in the seine-nets. Properly cooked, this is 
one of our finest food fishes. Was present 35 days. 
. Garfish was pretty plentiful during the spring and summer. In October 
immense numbers were brought to town, large shoals being present in the 
Lower Harbour for several days. In the market 39 days. 
The true Butterfish was more frequently brought to town during the past 
year than ever before. Some of them were of pretty large size, and mostly 
netted among the rocks along the coast, and near Moeraki. 28 days in the 
market. 
Wrasse, Parrotfish, and Spotties were often in the market, the latter 
especially being a regular seine-fish, and got along with Flounders, etc. 
There are two sorts of Spotty—a big and a little. The Wrasse and Parrot- 
fish are mostly caught outside among the kelp, and with the Spotty are 
indiscriminately named Kelp-fish by the fishermen, though the term Butter- 
fish is also given to the smaller sorts. Spotties in market 154 days. 
The Mullet or Herring is to be had almost constantly, and is present in 
greater or less quantity the whole year round. At very irregular periods 
large shoals of the fish congregate in the Harbour, when they are caught 
by the net in immense numbers. This fish gives good"sport with rod 
and line. Was 147 days in the market. 
Trevally.—This excellent little fish is also a constant visitor, and may 
be had in quantity all the year round. Some pretty large ones are now 
and then to be seen. Was 110 days in the market. 
That favourite fish the Flounder was in full supply nearly all the year. 
Latterly, I notice that the Flounders brought to town have increased in size 
a little; it is to be hoped that this will continue, and that the new Act will 
have some influence with those who catch them. 282 days in the market. 
Soles are not very common, only those caught by the seine being 
brought to market. If trawling were introduced in suitable localities along 
the coast, the fish would be more plentiful. Was 11 days in market.” 
Skate was brought to market on 23 days. Those exhibited were mostly 
of small size. 
I subjoin the following notes on the weather, incidents, etc., for the 
twelve months :— 
August was characterised by cold and dull weather, with two or three 
