Southland Institute. 569 
Seconp Mzetine. 87rd June, 1881. 
Dr. Galbraith, Vice-president, in the chair. 
New Members.—Dr. Blair, Roderick McLeod. 
1. ‘‘ Buddhistic Philosophy,” by J. T. Thomson. 
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Tarp Mrztinc. 19th August, 1881. 
J. T. Thomson, President, in the chair. 
New Members.—Robert Aitkin, Andrew Young, John Anderson, J. A 
Martin, Rev. — Fairclough, W. Robertson, W. G. Dunsford, Geo. J 
1. On “ The Habits of Ants,” by the Rev. James Paterson. 
1. On “The Formation of Lake Wakatipu,” by Wm. Stuart. (Trans- 
actions, p. 407). 
Fourto Meseriwnc. 20th September, 1881. 
J. T. Thomson, President, in the chair. 
New Member.—D. 8. Stewart. 
1. “Qn the Conversion and Civilization of the Maoris in the South of 
New Zealand,” by the Rey. J. F. H. Wohlers. (Transactions, p. 123). 
2. “Qn the Importance of Forestry,” by D. McArthur. 
Firra Meetine. 11th October, 1881. 
J. T, Thomson, President, in the chair. 
1. “‘On Co-operation,” by J. R. Cuthbertson. 
2. ‘On Burns,” by W. G. Mchaffey. 
Eusonox or Orrioeas ror 1882: —President—J. T. Thomson, FRGS.: ae 
Vice-President—W. §. Hamilton; Hon. Treasurer—J. C. Thomson ; Hon. 
Secretary—P. Goyen ; ent ide Galbraith, T. Denniston, W. B. Scan- 
drett, — Robertson, W. G. Mchaffey. 
ANNUAL REPORT. 
the year 19 new members were elected. The total membership is now 65, 
