Auckland Institute. 405 
2. «Notes on the Proposition to supply Auckland with Water from 
Mount Eden," by J. Stewart, С.Е. (Transactions, p. 40.) 
This paper was read by the Secretary in the absence of the author. 
A lengthy and animated discussion ensued, in which Mr. Baber, CE, 
advocated Mr. Goodall's proposal, which was not received with favour by the 
majority of members who spoke on the subject. 
3. “Notice of an Undescribed Species of Cordyline (C. hookeri)” by 
T. Kirk, F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 244.) 
The paper was illustrated by specimens from the Herbarium of the 
Institute. 
4. ‘Notes on Indigenous Materials for the Manufacture of Paper,” by 
T. Kirk, F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 55.) 
Recent specimens of most of the plants named were exhibited by the 
author. 
Mr. Heale drew the attention of the members to the approaching removal 
of the Secretary to Wellington, and, after eulogizing his services to the 
Institute, proposed that the thanks of the members be presented to Mr. Kirk, 
with the expression of their cordial good wishes for his prosperity. 
The proposition was seconded by the Rev. A. G. Purchas, supported by 
the President, and carried. 
In expressing his sense of the honour conferred upon him, Mr. Kirk stated 
that, notwithstanding the trials through which the Institute had passed during 
the six years of its existence, it had never retrograded, but always maintained 
its position as the first, in point of number, of all the affiliated societies of the 
New Zealand Institute. 
ANNUAL GENERAL Meetine. 16th February, 1874. 
T. B. Gillies, President, in the chair. 
New members.—George Ranger, E. Hesketh. 
The list of donations to the Library and Museum during the past month 
was read by the Secretary. 
ABSTRACT REPORT OF THE COUNCIL. 
The number of new members was greater than in any previous year. 
During the year seven meetings were held and seventeen papers read. 
Numerous and valuable donations have been made to the Museum and 
Library, and specially by Mr. Kirk, F.L.S., of wood sections, New Zealand 
shells, a collection of British ferns, and other valuable additions. 
The Council regret the very inadequate space at their disposal, and the 
