466 Proceedings. 
Sıra Meetine. 11th October, 1884. 
Dr. Spencer, Vice-president, in the chair. 
New Members.—J. Hindmarsh of Rakaumoana, and J. Large. 
1. “On the Effect of the Scientific Societies of New Zealand on the 
us qs of the Nation," by A. Hamilton. 
e specimen of sponge sent by Mr. Harding, of Castlepoint, and prepared in 
the a manner, proved to be of a marketable kind, though of low value 
. Dr. Forrester Matthews presented to the Museum of the adipi. a specimen of the 
s aed Sheep,” (Raoulia), from the Nelson mountains. 
Annuar Merzrinc. 2nd February, 1885. 
The Right Rev. the end of Died eame in the chair. 
ABSTRACT OF ANNUAL REP 
Four papers were read before ini sirens at its belin meetings and three ad- 
dresses were delivere 
anks were meum to those members who had contributed specimens for exhibition 
at the meetings 
During the past year twelve meetings of the Council were held for the transaction of 
the business of the Society and six ordinary meetings were held. There were 11 resigna- 
tions received during the past session and 25 members joined the Society, thus making a 
total of 121 members on the roll 
The Council have made arrangements for obtaining a much larger room than at pre- 
sent. It is intended to use the largest part of the room as a local muse 
unts show a balance of £28 4s. 8d. remaining to the credit of the Institute, 
in addunt i £150 fixed deposit in the bank. 
Eection or Orricers ror 1885 :— President —W. Colenso, F.L.S.; Vice- 
president— Thomas Tanner; Council—W. J . Spencer, S. Locke, F. W. C. 
Sturm, H. Hill, N. Heath, H. S. Tiffin; Honorary Seeretary—A. Hamilton ; 
Honorary Treasurer —J. N. Bowerman ; Auditor—T. K. Newton; Curator 
of Museun—4A. Hamilton. 
