458 Proceedings. 
2. ** Supplement to a Monograph of the New Zealand Geometrina,” by 
E. Meyrick, B.A. (Transactions, p. 62.) 
9. “ Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-lepidoptera, (part iv., Scopa- 
riade)," by E. Meyrick, B.A. (Transactions, p, 68.) 
Seventa MrETING. 4th September, 1884. 
R. W. Fereday, President, in the chair. 
1. “In Memoriam—Ferdinand Ritter von Hochstetter,” by Professor 
Julius von Haast, C.M.G., Ph.D., F.R.S. 
Eieurx MxxzrmmG. 2nd October, 1884. 
Professor F. W. Hutton, Vice-president, in the chair. 
New Member.—Dr. Preston. 
2. Professor Julius von Haast exhibited a Geologieal Map of the Canón District 
of the Colorado by the United States Geological Survey, and made remarks thereon. 
2. “ Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-lepidoptera, (part vi., Pyrali- 
dina)," by E. Meyrick, B.A. (Transactions, p. 121.) 
3. “ Descriptions of New Zealand Micro-lepidoptera, (part vii., Tortricina 
—supplementary)," by E. Meyrick, B.A. (Transactions, p. 141.) 
Specs Merre. 2nd October, 1884. 
Professor F. W. Hutton, Vice-president, in the chair. 
1. On the motion of Professor Julius von Haast, seconded by Mr H. R. Webb, it was 
decided “ That Law xv. be altered by substituting the word ‘May’ for ‘ March." This 
will have the effect of shortening the session by two month: 
2. Certain recommendations from the Otago Institute re the New Zealand Institute 
were then considered, and after considerable discussion were agreed to in the following 
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(1.) That it is desirable, in the interests of scientifie work generally in New 
Zealand, that the New Zealand Institute, consisting of the Affiliated Societies 
Governor-in-Council. 
(3.) A meeting of the Board to be held during the last full week in January in 
each year. : 
(4.) The income of the New Zealand Institute to consist of the annual Parliamen- 
tary Vote, together with contributions from the Affiliated Societies; such con- 
tributions to be fixed annually by the Board of Governors, and not to exceed 
five shillings (5s.) annually per member. 
(5.) That a responsible editor of the “Transactions” be appointed by the Board 
of Governors, a suitable remuneration for his services being provided out of 
the funds of the Institute, 
