Contents. 



IX. 



Exhibition of Dissecting Microscope. By Professor Parker 



On the Cause of Error in executing Minor Triangulation with Instruments 

 small Diameter. By J. Aitken Connell 



The Birds of Macquarrie Island. By Professor Scott . . 



Model of Stylonichia mytilus, exhibited by Prof. Parker 



On the Development of the Biscomedusce. By Dr. Wilhelm Haacke 



Remarks on Specimens of Saccharomyces. By Prof. Parker 



Eemarks on Sections of Macrocystis, By Prof. Parker 



Electric Lighting. By R.Jones.. 



Paintings of Notornis, exhibited by Prof. Parker 



Mounted Skeletons, exhibited by Prof. Parker 



Abstract of Annual Report 



Election of OfSicers for 1882 



HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE. 

 Election of Officers for 1881 

 Abstract of Annual Report 

 Insects, Plants, etc., exhibited by W. Colenso 

 Fossils, exhibited by W. Colenso 



Zoological Specimens and Maori Curiosities, exhibited by W. Colenso 

 Fossil Remains, exhibited by W. Colenso 



SOUTHLAND INSTITUTE. 

 On Recent Advances in Science. By J. T. Thomson, F.R.G.S. (abstract) 

 Buddhistic Philosophy. By J. T. Thomson 

 The Habits of Ants. By the Rev. J. Paterson 

 On the Importance of Forestry. By D. McArthur 

 On Co-operation. By J. R. Cuthbertson 

 On Burns. By W. G. Mehaffey 

 Election of Officers for 1882 

 Abstract of Annual Report 



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APPENDIX, 



Meteorological Statistics for 1881 



Notes on the Weather during 1881 



Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1881 



Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute . . 



Ordinary Members 



List of Public Institutions and Individuals to whom this volume 



Addenda et Corrigenda 



Contents 



List of Plates 



Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute . . 



Abstract of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute 



List of Incorporated Societies 



Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from the Rules 



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