566 Proceedings. 



4. "New Pycnogonida" by G. M. Thomson. (Transactions, p. 242.) 

 Ahstract of Annual Rkpobt. 



Eight general meetings were held during the session, eleven original papers have been 

 rend : of these — 7 are on Zoological Subjects, 3 on Botanical, while the eleventh treats of 

 the proposed works for the Otago Harbour. 



There were also discussions on the " Nationalization of Land," and on " Technical 

 Education." 



Fifteen new members have joined the Institute, making the total number on the 

 roll 190. 



The receipts of the session, including a balance from last year of £27 6s., amount to 

 £179 lis. ; the total expenditure has been £178 3s. od., leaving a balance in hand of 

 £1 7s. 7d. The reserve fund in the Post Office Savings Bank is now about £170. 



Election of Officers for 1884 : — President — Donald Petrie, M.A. ; 

 Vice-presidents — Alex. Montgomery, Professor Scott; Hon. Secretary — 

 Professor Parker ; Hon. Treasurer — J. C. Thomson ; Council — F. R. Chap- 

 man, W. Arthur, C.E., Professor Mainwaring Brown, Professor Ulrich, 

 E. Gillies, F.L.S., G. M. Thomson, F.L.S., T. M. Hocken, M.R.C.S. ; 

 Auditor — D Brent, M.A. 



7. The President delivered an address on " Science and Ordinary 

 Knowledge." 



