414 Proceedings. 
toa paper read on 21st August, 1875, by J. C. Crawford, F.G.S. (See 
Transactions, page 876.) This was a reply to papers read by Mr. James 
Duigan and Mr. Purnell at former meetings of the Society. 
8. Further contributions to the “Lichen Flora of New Zealand,” with 
specimens and drawings, and also a paper on a new species of Fabronia, 
by Dr. Knight, F.L.S. (See Transactions, pages 812, 318.) 
4. “On the probable Origin of the Maori Races,” by W. 5. W. Vaux. 
M.A., F.R.S., communicated by Dr. Hector, C.M.G., F.R.S. (See Transac- 
tions, page 1.) 
The Hon. Mr. Mantell explained that, as the paper was being printed, 
and would appear in Vol. VIII. of the Transactions, it would only be — 
sary for him to read the title and explain generally its scope and object, 
which he did briefly. 
5. * Notes on the Ornithology of New Zealand,” by Dr. Buller, O.M.G. 
This dealt with many new and interesting facts, and formed a continuation 
to the article published in last year’s Transactions. (See Transactions, page 
181.) 
6. “ On the Nesting Habits of the Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris),” and 
specimens of the egg and embryo chick were exhibited. (See Transactions, 
page 192.) 
7. The Hon. Mr. Mantell then read the introductions to the undermen- 
tioned papers by W. Skey :— 
(a) **On the oxidation of Silver and Platinum at common tempera- 
tures by oxygen in presence of water.” (See Transactions, page 
832. : 
(b) “ On the electromotive order of certain metals in Cyanide of Potas- 
sium,” with reference to the uses of this salt in milling gold. (See 
Transactions, page 334.) 
(c) ** On the absorption of Antimony and Arsenic from acid solutions 
of their oxides by charcoal.” (See Transactions, page 8387.) 
(d) “On the solubility of the alkalies and their carbonates in ether.” 
(See Transactions, page 388.) 
8. Dr. Buller then read some notes on the following specimens, either 
lately received by him or into the Colonial Museum :— 
(a) On varieties of Carpophaga nove-zealandia. (See Transactions, 
page 196.) 
(b) Ona specimen of Thalassidroma nereis. (See Transactions, page 197.) 
(¢) On the occurrence of Nyroca australis. (See Transactions, page 197-) 
(4) Supposed new species of shag (P. finschii.) (See Transactions, 
page 197.) 
¢) On Prion lanksii as a species. (See Transactions, page 197.) 
