554 Proceedings. 
2. “On a Hymenopterous Insect parasitic on Coccide," by W. M. 
Maskell. (Transactions, p. 228.) 
8. * On Temporary and Variable Stars," by Prof. A. W. Bickerton, 
F.C.S., Associate of the Royal School of Mines, London. (Transactions, 
p. 118.) 
SixrH MEETING., 1st August, 1878. 
Professor von Haast, President, in the chair. 
New Members.—G. Grey, G. Wilkinson, J. W. Bruce. 
1. “On some Coccide in New Zealand" (third paper), by W. M. 
Maskell. (Transactions, p. 187.) 
2. *Partial Impact: a possible Explanation of the Origin of the 
Solar System, Comets, and other Phenomena of the Universe," by Prof. 
A. W. Bickerton. (Transactions, p. 125.) 
SEvENTH MzzTING. 12th September, 1878. 
Professor von Haast, President, in the chair. 
New Members.—Dr. Doyle, Dr. Ellis, W. P. Cowlishaw, A. Reischik. 
1. * On the Calculation of Distances by Means of Reciprocal Vertical. 
Angles," by C. W. Adams. (Transactions, p. 182.) 
Eicurg Mretinc. 8rd October, 1878. 
Professor von Haast, President, in the chair. 
New Members.—J. von Tunzleman, A. D. Dobson, G. McIntyre. 
ANNUAL GENERAL MxzgrING. Tth November, 1878. 
Professor von Haast, President, in the chair. 
Exection or Orricers ror 1879 :— President—Professor Bickerton ; Vice- 
presidents—J. Inglis, R. W. Fereday ; Council—Rev. J. W. Stack, Professor 
Cook, Dr. Powell, Professor von Haast, Dr. Coward, G. W. Hall; Auditors— 
W. D. Carruthers, C. R. Blakiston; Hon. Treasurer—W. M. Maskell; Hon. 
Secretary—J. S. Guthrie. 
ABSTRACT OF ANNUAL REPORT. 
The Council congratulate the Institute on the increase of their numbers, nineteen 
new members having joined during the session, The Council have had under their con- 
sideration the propriety of establishing monthly popular lectures in connection with the 
Institute, but were unable to make any arrangements for the past session. They, how- 
ever, strongly urge upon their successors the desirableness of making some definite 
arrangements for such lectures during the next session. 
