468 Proceedings. 
2. * Alcohol," by Dr. Maepherson. 
8. “ Chemistry of Explosives,” by P. F. Daniel. 
SzvevrTH Mzevine (SPECnL). 9th December, 1884. 
T. Denniston, Vice-president, in the chair. 
1. “On the Flowering Plants of Stewart Island," by T. Kirk, F.L.S. 
(Transactions, p. 218.) 
ABSTRACT OF ANNUAL REPORT. 
During the year 11 new members have been elected. Seven meetings have been held, 
at which several papers were read. At a special meeting held on 9th December, it was 
resolved to reduce the annual subscription to half a guinea. The number of members on 
the roll is now 69. The receipts, including a balance carried forward, were £99 8s. 8d., 
2nd the expenditure £42 0s 3d. 
Erection or Orricers ror 1885.— President —T. Denniston ; Vice-pre- 
sident—Dr. Galbraith; Council — G. Dailey, Dr. Closs, Dr. Wardale, 
W. Mehaffey; Secretary—W. S. Hamilton; Treaswrer—W. R. Robertson. 
