554 Proceedings. 



2. "On a Hymenopterous Insect parasitic on Coccidee," by W. M. 

 Maskell. (Transactions, p. 228.) 



3. " On Temporary and Variable Stars," by Prof. A. W. Bickerton, 

 F.C.S., Associate of the Eoyal Scliool of Mines, London. (Transactions, 

 P- 118.) 



Sixth Meeting. 1st August, 1878. 

 Professor von Haast, President, in the chair. 

 New Members, — G. Grey, G. Wilkinson, J. W. Bruce. 



1. "On some Coccidce in New Zealand " (third paper), by W. M. 

 Maskell. (T7'ansactions, p. 187.) 



2. " Partial Impact : a possible Explanation of the Origin of the 

 Solar System, Comets, and other Phenomena of the Universe," by Prof. 

 A. W. Bickerton. (Transactions, p. 125.) 



Seventh Meeting. 12th September, 1878. 



Professor von Haast, President, in the chair. 



New Members. — Dr. Doyle, Dr. Ellis, W. P. Cowlishaw, A. Eeischik. 



1. "On the Calculation of Distances by Means of Eeciprocal Vertical 

 Angles," by C. W. Adams. (Transactions, p. 132.) 



Eighth Meeting. Srd October, 1878. 

 Professor von Haast, President, in the chair. 

 Nerv Members. — J. von Tunzleman, A. D. Dobson, G. Mclntyre. 



Annual General Meeting. 7th November, 1878. 



Professor von Haast, President, in the chair. 



Election of Officers for 1879 : — President — Professor Bickerton ; Vice- 

 presidents — J. Inglis, E. W. Fereday ; Council — Eev. J. W. Stack, Professor 

 Cook, Dr. Powell, Professor von Haast, Dr. Coward, G. W. Hall ; Auditors — 

 W. D. Carruthers, C. E. Blakiston; Hon. Treasurer— Yi . M. Maskell; Hon. 

 Secretary — J. S. Guthrie. 



ABSTRACT OF ANNUAL REPORT. 



The Council congratulate the Institute on the increase of their numbers, nineteen 

 new members having joined during the session. The Council have had under their con- 

 sideration the propriety of establishing monthly popular lectures in connection with the 

 Institute, but were unable to make any arrangements for the past session. They, how- 

 ever, strongly urge upon their successors the desirableness of making some definite 

 arrangements for such lectures during the next session. 



