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he had not the same confidence, as it was possible that they had become 
mixed with the Moa bones through the blowing away of a stratum of sand 
in which they had been buried, and which stratum might be of long sub- 
sequent age to the period of the formation of the kitchen middens amongst 
which the Moa remains were found. 
2. “On the evidences of recent changes in the elevation of the Waikato 
district,” by J. Stewart, C.E. 
The President said that the course of the Waikato was full of interesting 
problems from its exit from Lake Taupo to its entrance into the sea. One 
curious feature was that, instead of running along the valleys, as was uanal 
with rivers, it crossed the mountain ranges at right angles, thus forming 
deep gorges, of which that at Taupiri was a good example. 
Dr. Purchas said that no doubt the Waikato ran into the Thames oF 
Piako before the gorge at Taupiri was removed, and allowed the river t0 
find its way into the Middle Waikato Basin. 
8. “Notes on the Introduction and Acclimatization of the Salmon,” by 
James Stewart, C.H. (See Transactions, page 205.) 
Annvat Generan Mertinc. 21st February, 1876. 
J. C. Firth, President, in the chair. 
New Members.—J. Taylor, Rev. Dr. Wallis. 
The list of donations to the Library and Museum during the last two 
months was read by the Secretary. 
The Annual Report and Financial Statement was then read by the 
Secretary, when it was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Firth, seconded by 
Mr. Goodall, “‘ that the report, as read, be adopted, and printed for circula- 
tion among the members.” ; 
Election of Officers for 1876:—President, His Honor Mr. Justice 
Gillies; Council, R. C. Barstow, J. L. Campbell, M.D., J. 0. Firth, 4 
odall, C.E., Hon. Col. Haultain, T. Heale, Rev. J. Kinder, D.D., 6. Me 
Mitford, Rev. A. G. Purchas, M.R.C.S.E., J. Stewart, C.E., F. Whitaker ; 
Secretary and Treasurer, T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S.; Auditor, T. Macffarlane- 
A vote of thanks to the retiring President concluded the business. 
