452 Proceedings. 
Eienta Mertine. Tth August, 1879. 
Professor Bickerton, President, in the chair. 
New Members.—R. Allan, A. Thompson, J. Seager, J. Armstrong, J. J. 
Patterson, Wm. J. Bull, C.E. 
1. * Notes on an Ancient Manufactory of Stone Implements at the 
Mouth of the Otaki Creek, Brighton, Otago," by Professor Julius von 
Haast, Ph.D., F.R.S., Director of the Canterbury Museum. (Transactions, 
p. 150.) 
2. ** Notes upon the Height of Mount Cook," by C. W. Adams. 
According to the author's observations the height is 12,375 feet. 
Nintu MzzriNG. 4th September, 1879. 
Professor Bickerton, President, in the chair. 
New Member.—Dr. J. H. Townend. 
1. “ Notes on the Colour Sense of the Maori,” by the Rev. James W. 
Stack. (Transactions, p. 158.) 
2. ** Remarks on Mr. McKenzie Cameron’s Theory respecting the Kahui 
Tipua," by the Rev. J. W. Stack. (Transactions, p. 159.) 
Tentu Mesrtine. 2nd October, 1879. 
J. Inglis, Vice-president, in the chair. 
1. *A short Sketch of the Flora of the Province of Canterbury, with 
Catalogue of Species," by J. B. Armstrong. (Transactions, p. 825.) 
ANNUAL GENERAL Mertine. 6th November, 1879. 
Professor Bickerton, President, in the chair. 
ABSTRACT OF ANNUAL REPORT. 
During the year 103 new members were elected, making the total number at the 
present time 219. 
Thirteen papers were read, and a series of seven popular lectures given :—On Pictorial 
Art, by Professor von Haast; on Artificial Illumination, by Professor Bickerton; on the 
Modern Magic Lantern, by Mr. Cherrill ; on the Modern Manufacture and Economie Con- 
sumption of Gas, by Mr. Cleminshaw; on Constructive Art in the Homeric Age, by Mr. 
. Dobson; on — by Professor Bickerton; on the Maori, by the Rev. Mr. Stack. 
The Microscopical section did a large amount of work, but suffered a severe loss in 
the death of its sores Dr. Powell, who was an active supporter of the Society, and a 
Mus pumice to z REGS 
tl £321 19s. 7d., while a balance remained 
in hanå of £52 17s. 2d. mE the iste of expenditure were £106 7s. 6d. for books, 
£43 17s. for the Arundel Society Pictures, and £30 for purchase of specimens of Ceramic 
Ari ai the Sydney Exhibition. 
