568 Proceedings. 
2. ** On the Moa (Dinornis, sp.)," by W. Colenso, F.L.S. 
This was part I. of the author's paper on that extinct genus, comprising (1) the 
original paper written by him in 1841-42, and published in * The Tasmanian Journal of 
Natural Science,” Vol. IL, and (2) illustrative notes. 
Several very fine specimens of Bones of the Moa from Poverty Bay, in excellent 
preservation, were also exhibited, and a considerable discussion followed. 
Tum» Meerine. 8th July, 1878. 
Owing to the severity of the weather, very few members were present, and so the 
meeting was adjourned for a week. 
FovgTH.MxxrING. 15th July, 1878. 
There being but a very few members present no papers were read; but new Scientific 
Books, Plates, and Specimens were examined. 
Firra MzzrING. 12th August, 1878. 
T. K. Newton in the chair. 
1. * Notes on the Genus Callorhynchus, with a Description of an 
undescribed New Zealand Species," by W. Colenso, F.L.S. (Transactions, 
p. 298.) 
2. ‘Contributions towards a better Knowledge of the Maori Race," by 
W. Colenso, F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 77.) 
This paper was illustrated by many ancient Maori specimens; and by the plates in 
Cook's Voyages (original 4to edition), by plates in Parkinson's Journal, and also by 
sketches taken by Mr. Colenso when travelling on the East Coast of the North Island 
in 1837-38 
BixrH Meeting. 9th September, 1878. 
S. Carnell in the chair. 
1. “On the beneficial Raising of Trees suited for Timber and Firewood,” 
by F. W. C. Sturm. 
I beg to make a few remarks on the production of a most necessary 
article of daily want, that is, Firewood and Timber, both of which this 
part of New Zealand at least will feel the want of in a few years, as our 
indigenous forests, such as are easily approachable, are rapidly disappearing. 
It is therefore necessary that provision should be made to guard against 
such a want; itis of course the duty of a Government, or those to whom 
the management of a State is entrusted, to provide not only for the present, 
but likewise for future generations’ wants. It may be no easy task for the 
present Government to find blocks of land suitable, and of easy access, near 
the centres of population for such purposes, as nearly all, if not all the 
land in such localities is in the possession of private parties; if, therefore, 
our large land-owners would assist the Government, and set aside a few 
