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New Members.—W. Collins, A. Jamieson, F. Graham, J. S. Lambert, 
Rev. J. Cumming, W. D. Wood, J. P. Restell, Sydney J. Dick, A. M. 
Cooper, Mrs. Inglis, Miss Edgar, Miss Connon, Miss Grierson, Miss 
Hamilton, Miss Dunnage. 
1. “ On a Universal Code of Signals,” by O. W. Adams. 
Fovurta Mestre. 8rd April, 1879. 
The annual conversazione was held on April 3rd, in the Provincial Council Chambers: 
There was a large attendance of members and their friends. 
1. The President, Prof. Bickerton, delivered the opening address, being 
a paper entitled ** On the Genesis of Worlds and Systems." (Transactions, 
p. 187 
Frrta Meetine. ist May, 1879. 
Professor Bickerton, President, in the chair. 
Mr. Nelson K. Cherrill was a Hon. Secretary. A vote of thanks to Mr. J. S. 
Guthrie, the retiring secretary, was carr 
New Members.—Robert taba R. M. Cotton, C.E., E G. Meddings, 
À. J. Merton, — De Montalk. 
Sıra MzzrING. 5th June, 1879. 
Professor Bickerton, President, in the chair. 
New Members.—Rev. J. Elmslie, W. H. Simms, J. H. Twentyman, R. 
M‘Connal, C. H. Williams, N. G. Barnett, A. D. Austin, F.R.A.S. 
1. “ Further Notes on New Zealand Coccide," by W. M. Maskell. 
(Transactions, p. 291.) 
2. ** Description of a new (?) Genus and Species of Butterfly of the 
Sub-family Satyrine,” by B. W. Fereday, C.M.E.S.L. (Transactions, p. 
264.) i; 
3. Mr. C. W. Adams drew the attention of members to some curious faets relating to 
musieal tones in the notes of some of the Australian birds. 
BEevENTH Meetine. 8rd July, 1879. 
Professor Bickerton, President, in the chair. 
New Members.—Capt. Raymond Brown, J. M. Heywood, Rev. J. N. 
Binsfield, W. H. Floyd, — Izard, G. F. Ritso. 
1. “On the Birth of Nebulæ,” by Professor A. W. Bickerton, F.C.S. 
(Transactions, p. 197 J 
