Auckland Institute. _ §49 
If our Institute be successful in inspiring and maintaining a taste for the acquisition 
of learning, and encouraging habits of observation and thought among its members, then 
will the sense of its importance and the height of its aims grow with the growth of the 
3 community, and in its career of usefulness it will be privileged to assist in laying the 
a foundation of accurate knowledge concerning the natural history and traditions of our 
adopted country, while exercizing a healthful and elevating influence on succeeding 
"generations. 
APERS, 
1. “On the Occurrence of the Hastern Golden Plover (Charadrius 
ke ) in New Zealand,” by T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 
; 2. “On the New Zealand Carabidae,” by Captain T. Broun, M.E.S. 
- (Reserved for separate publication). 
3. Mr. E. A. Mackechnie exhibited some branches of the common furze 
covered with a large scale-insect, and stated that a number of oranges, 
lemons, and other trees in his garden had been completely destroyed by the 
same insect. It appeared to be rapidly spreading. ~ 
Dr. Purchas pointed out that he had previously brought this pest t under the notice 
of the Institute, as having destroyed some hedges of kangaroo acacia in the Ponso mby 
district. It had since been described by Mr. Maskell in vol. xi. of the “ Transactions,” 
under the name of Icerya purchasi. 
Seconp Mzetine. 11th July, 1881. 
T, Peacock, President, in the chair. 
1. “ Notes on New Zealand Mollusca,” by Mr. Justice Gillies. (Trans- 
actions, p. 169). 
2. * On Crystalline Rocks,” by W. D. Campbell, F.G.8. —— 
p- 450). 
‘Mr. Pond was sorry to see so many of Mr. Campbell’s illustrations taken from foreign 
rocks. Many of the metamorphic rocks existing in the province would repay a little 
Ae Dr. Purchas and Mr. Martin also spoke on the subject 
: ‘“*QOn some Additions to the Flora of New Zealand,” by T. F. Shiae 
man, ape 8. (Transactions, p. 299). | 
4, “ New Species of Coleoptera,” by Captain T. Broun. (Reserved for 
Separate publication). 
-Tmmep Mzetine. 8th August, 1881. 
T. Peacock, President, in the chair. 
New Members.—E. T. Dufaur, W. J. Palmer. oe 
1. « Notes on Experiments with eines peimaees by MJ 
Gillies. ee 
