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Contents. ix. 
Exhibition of Dissecting Microscope. By Professor Parker ee 
On the a of Error in executing Minor a a Si with Instruments of 
mall Diameter. By J. Aitken Connell 561 
The iets of eeerery Island. By Professor Scott .. ar ns 561 
Model of Stylonichia mytilus, exhibited by Prof. Parker <aee MDOP 
On the Development of the Discomeduse. By Dr. Wilhelm eae es 562 
Remarks on Specimens of Saccharomyces. By Prof. Parker oe ae 562 
Remarks on Sections of Macrocystis. By Prof. Parker .. “i os 562 
Electric Lighting. By R. Jones. oi ae . 562 
Paintings of Notornis, exhibited tis Prof. Parkas =p es 
Mounted Skeletons, exhibited by Prof. Parker me 5S -. 562—563 
Abstract of Annual Report ; uf -% ae 
Election of Officers for 1882 AR ie 563 
HAWKE’S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. 
Election of Officers for 1881 ae . 564 
Abstract of Annual Report ss e< ve 564 
Insects, Plants, etc., exhibited ne Ww. Diias 3 fe .. 564—565 
Fossils, exhibited by W. Colenso ve 
Zoological Specimens and Maori Curiosities, ethibited ‘e W. Sanka .» 565—566 
Fossil Remains, exhibited by W. Colenso .. ee - 567 
SOUTHLAND INSTITUTE. 
On Recent Advances in Science. By J. T. Thomson, F. B. G.8. pa oe 568 
Buddhistic Philosophy. By J. T. Thomson os 569 
The Habits of Ants. By the Rey. J. Paterson +. “* es 569 
On the Importance of Forestry. By D. McArthur “s ea ne 569 
On Co-operation. By J. R. Cuthbertson “ a as o 569 
On Burns. By W. G. Mchaffe +e . i ces 569 
Election of Officers for 1882 - 2 aa se se 569 
Abstract of Annual Report ce a6 ie a pe 569 
APPEND 2. 
- Meteorological Statistics for 1881 +. se fe si 
Notes on the Weather during 1881 “s a8 cep, 
Earthquakes reported in New Zealand decree iss. he Rr saiigas 
Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute .. oe te - ; 
dinary Members a3 as oe Sapien cies 
List of Public Institutions and Individuals to whom this volumeis presented —xxxviii—axl. 
Addenda et Corrigenda ce 
Contents ; reer. .* cy a ce Sane 
List of Plates .. =. = 2 
Board of Governors of the es Zealand Institute Me - a 
Abstract of Rules and — of the New Zealand ieotitute < Ve ve xi— = 
List of Incorporated Societi Basa te 
Officers of Incorporated scaaed and Gitracts ecg the Rules -. _ Xiv.— xvii, 
