468 Proceedings. 



2. " Alcohol," by Dr. Macplierson. 



3, " Chemistry of Explosives," by P. F. Daniel. 



Seventh Meeting (Special). 9th December, 1884. 

 T. Denniston, Vice-president, in the chair. 



1. "On the Flowering Plants of Stewart Island," by T. Kirk, F.L.S. 

 (Transactions, p. 213.) 



Abstbact of Annual Eepobt. 



During the year 1 1 new members have been elected. Seven meetings have been held, 

 at which several papers were read. At a special meeting held on 9th December, it was 

 resolved to reduce the annual subscription to half a guinea. The number of members on 

 the roll is now 69. The receipts, including a balance carried forward, were £99 8s. 8d., 

 and the expenditure £42 Os 3d. 



Election op Officers for 1885. — President — T. Denniston ; Vice-pre- 

 sident — Dr. Galbraith ; Council — G. Bailey, Dr. Closs, Dr. Wardale, 

 W. Mchaffey ; Secretary — W. S. Hamilton ; Treasurer — W. E. Piobertson. 



