The President expressed a hope that Dr. Newman would dissect one of the Museum specimens.
7. "On the Root-stock of Marattia fraxinea, Smith," by John Buchanan, F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 527.)
The author illustrated his paper with sketches.
8. Mr. R. B. Gore described the Earthquake recently felt throughout the central portions of the colony between Taupo and Christchurch.
9. A photograph of Dinornis elephantopus, in the Dunedin Museum, which had been forwarded by Captain Hutton, was laid on the table.
Second Meeting. 2nd September, 1876.
Dr. W. L. Buller, C.M.G., President, in the chair.
New Member.—Colonel Leckie.
1. "On the Botany of Kawau Island: Physical Features and Causes influencing Distribution of Species," by John Buchanan, F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 503.)
Mr. Kirk spoke in terms of praise of this paper, but did not agree with the author as to the number of species. He thought Mr. Buchanan's estimate was too small, and that he had not dwelt sufficiently on the distinguishing features of the indigenous flora of the island.
2. "Notes on the Lake District of the Province of Auckland," by W. T. L. Travers. (Transactions, p. 3.)
The author exhibited photographs of the localities referred to.
The President and the Hon. Mr. Mantell complimented the author on his paper.
Mr. Carruthers suggested the desirability of establishing a Physical Observatory in the centre of this interesting district.
3. The President noticed a new form of Green Lizard (Naultinus), brought from Nelson by Mr. A. Atkinson, which he promised to describe at the next meeting.
4. The Hon. Mr. Mantell exhibited some ripe Blackberries, grown in his garden in Wellington, as a curiosity at this season.
Third Meeting. 16th September, 1876.
Dr. Buller, C.M.G., President, in the chair.
New Member.—J. H. Wallace.
1. "On Gnaphalium (Helichrysum) fasciculatum, sp. nov.," by John Buchanan, F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 529.)
2. "Revised Descriptions of two Species of New Zealand Panax," by John Buchanan, F.L.S. (Transactions, p. 529.)
