46 JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, 
2. The occurence of the Australian Dollar-Bird (Eurys- 
tomus pacificus, G. R. Gray) in New Zealand, by T. F. 
Cheeseman, F.L.S. A_ single specimen, the first recorded 
as occurring in this Colony, was exhibited. It was shot near 
the Manukau Heads by Mr. Cowan, and trom all appear- 
ance was wild, and had not escaped from captivity. The bird is 
of local occurrence in its native habitat, New South Wales, and is 
purely insectivorous, and is said by Dr. Gould to feed principally 
on coleoptera. The specimen, when shot, was found to have its 
crop distended with coleoptera. It had no doubt strayed from 
Australia, and managed to cross the 1300 miles ot sea which 
separates New Zealand from New South Wales. 
3. On various subjects, by Jas. Barber, C.E. A short paper, 
bearing the above title, and dealing briefly with two or three 
matters of interest. 
4. Percentage of Citric Acid in Limes grown in Auckland, by 
J. A. Pond. The general results of an examination and comparison 
of limes brought from the Pacific Islands and of those grown in 
Auckland, showed that the latter had a very much larger per- 
centage of acid than was yielded by limes from any other locality, 
amounting to 8.13 per cent. This result led the author to think 
that a large industry would yet be established in the district tor 
the growth of limes, and the preparation from them ot citric acid. 
5. A translation of the myth ot the Maui trom the best Maori 
sources, by Judge Maning. 
6. On the Shores of the Unknown, by A. E. Mackechnie. 
CANTERBURY PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY. 
October 13th.—Protessor J. von Haast, in the chair. Mr. C. 
H. Bridges was elected a member. 
The tollowing papers were read :— 
1. On Vertical Triangulations, by Mr. C. W. Adams; 
2. On Fresh Water Bivalve Shells of New Zealand, by Pro- 
fessor F..W. Hutton. , 
3. Additions to New Zealand Crustacean Fauna, by Mr. C. 
Chilton, B.A. (see Notes, page 43.) 
4. On the preparation of spontaneously inflammable Phos- : 
phine, and on a new form ot Burette, by Mr. T. A. Mollett. 
5. Remarks on the carved-stone bird, named Korotangi by 
the Maories, now in the possession ot Major Wilson, by Protessor 
J. von Haast. | 
6. On a new species ot Pleuyssigma, by Mr. John Inglis. 
Mr, W. Maskell exhibited living specimens of the large scale- 
insect Icevya purchasi, which has recently found its way into New Zea- 
land. ‘This insect threatens to do extensive damage to wattles 
(Acacia sp.) unless some means can be devised to stop its ravages. 
November 3rd.— Annual Meeting, Protessor J. von Haast in 
the chair. Messrs. D. Blair, F. Barkas, B. K. S. Lawrence, and 
the Rev. J. Buller, were elected members. 
Office-bearers for the ensuing session were then elected as 
follows :—President : Professor J, von Haast, Ph.D., F.G.S. ; Vice: ° 
Presidents: Professor F. W. Hutton and Mr. R. W. Fereday ; 
Hon. Treasurer: Mr. W. M. Maskell; Hon. Secretary: Mr. Geo. 
