428 Proceedings. 
This paper contained an enumeration of the Pselaphide hitherto fod 
in New Zealand, together with some cursory remarks, and also enclosed 
detailed descriptions of the various species by Dr. Sharp of Dumfries. 
Fourta Merete. 18th September, 1875. 
Rey. A. G. Purchas, M.R.C.S.E., in the chair. 
The Secretary read the list of donations to. the Library and Museum aa | 
since the last meeting. 
PAPERS. 
1. “Notes on Quartz Crushing at the Thames,’ by J. Goodall, C.H. 
(See Transactions, page 176. 
This paper gave rise to an animated discussion, in which several mem- 
bers took part. 
2. “A Sketch of Polynesia,” by J. Adams, B.A. 
The Chairman congratulated the meeting on the commencement of 
work on the new Museum Buildings, after which the meeting separated. 
Firra Merrie. 11th October, 1875. 
J. C. Firth, President, in the chair. 
New Members——Ven. Archd. E. B. Clarke, W. 8. Young. 
___Mr. Goodall offered some remarks supplementary to his paper om 
“‘ Quartz Crushing at the Thames,” read at last meeting. He considered 
that the machinery in use was excellent, and that the improvement needed 
was in the mode of treating the ore. : 
Mr. Stewart said that, in his opinion, the machinery was far from being 
good, and indicated several directions in which improvements might be 
made. 
PAPERS, 
1. “ The Coals and Coal Fields of the Province of Auckland,” by J. M 
Tunny, Provincial Analyist. (See Transactions, page 887.) 
Mr. Goodall said that this paper was a most important one, and well 
deserved consideration at the hands of the Institute. He was sorry that 
. Mr. Tunny had not mentioned the specific gravity of each of the samples of 
coal analysed by him, for there were properties apart from its chemical 
composition that affected the heating qualities of coal. 
- Stewart said the opinions commonly entertained as to the relative 
advantages of Neweastle and Bay of Islands coal were clearly erroneous: 
4n many respects the Bay coal was the best of the two ; nor was it the only 
good coal in the Province. The Waikato coal had now been used for many 
years for steaming purposes, and had been found to answer well. He was 
convinced that our present mines, under uld, in a 
S ‘ , proper management, would, 
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