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TRANSACTIONS

OF THE

NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE

TRANSACTIONS

AND

PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE,

1891

VOL. XXIV.

(Seventh of New Series)

EDITED AND PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE INSTITUTE,

By

SIR JAMES HECTOR, K.C.M.G., M.D., F.R.S.

Director

Issued May, 1892.

WELLINGTON:

GEORGE DIDSBURY, GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

TRÜBNER & CO., 57 & 59, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON E.C.

CONTENTS.

TRANSACTIONS.

I.—Zoology.
			PAGES.
Art.	I.	Further Coccid Notes: with Descriptions of New Species from New Zealand, Australia, and elsewhere. By W. M. Maskell, Corr. Mem. Roy. Soc. of South Australia, Registrar of the University of New Zealand	1–64
	II.	Notes and Observations on New Zealand Birds. By Sir Walter L. Buller, K.C.M.G., F.R.S.	64–74
	III.	Further Notes and Observations on Certain Species of New Zealand Birds (with Exhibits). By Sir W. L. Buller	75–91
	IV.	On the large Kiwi from Stewart Island (Apteryx maxima). By Sir W. L. Buller	91–92
	V.	The Moas of New Zealand. By Captain F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	93–172
	VI.	Notes on Moa Gizzard-stones. By A. Hamilton	172–175
	VII.	On the Genus Aptornis, with more Especial Reference to Aptornis defossor, Owen. By A. Hamilton	175–184
	VIII.	Preliminary Notice of Additions to the Extinct Avi-fauna of New Zealand. By H. O. Forbes: communicated by J. T. Meeson, B.A.	185–189
	IX.	Note on a Species of Platycercus (P. erythrotis, Wagl.) from Antipodes Island. By H. O. Forbes: communicated by J. T. Meeson	190–191
	X.	On a Species of Regalecus or Great Oar-fish, caught in Okain's Bay. By H. O. Forbes: communicated by J. T. Meeson	192–198
	XI.	On some Points in the Anatomy of a Species of Sea-bear caught off Sumner, Canterbury, New Zealand; with Notes on the New Zealand Eared Seals. By H. O. Forbes: communicated by J. T. Meeson	198–200
	XII.	Note on the Occurrence of Cancer in Fish. By Professor Scott	201
	XIII.	Notes on Sea-fishes. By George M. Thomson, F.L.S.	202–215
	XIV.	On New Species of Lepidoptera. By E. Meyrick, B.A., F.Z.S.	216–220
	XV.	Catalogue of the Described Species of New Zealand Araneidæ. By A. T. Urquhart, Corr. Mem. Roy. Soc. of Tasmania	220–230
	XVI.	Descriptions of New Species of Araneæ. By A. T. Urquhart	230–253
	XVII.	On New Zealand Araneæ. By P. Goyen, F.L.S.	253–257
	XVIII.	Notes on some New Zealand Amphipoda and Isopoda. By Charles Chilton, M. A., B.Sc.	258–269
	XIX.	Contributions to the Molluscan Fauna of New Zealand. By H. Suter	270–278
	XX.	List of the Introduced Land and Fresh-water Mollusca of New Zealand. By H. Suter	279–281
	XXI.	List of Land and Fresh-water Mollusca doubtful for New Zealand or not inhabiting it. By H. Suter	281–283
	XXII.	Miscellaneous Communications on New Zealand Land and Fresh-water Mollusca. By H. Suter	283–286
	XXIII.	On the Dentition of some New Zealand Land and Fresh-water Mollusca, with Descriptions of New Species. By H. Suter	286–303
	XXIV.	Description of a New Genus of the Family Formicidæ. By Aug. Forel, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry in the University of Zurich, Switzerland: communicated by H. Suter	303–304
	XXV.	On the Composite Ascidians of the North Shore Reef. By J. T. Nott, M.A.	305–334
	XXVI.	On the Structure of Boltenia pachydermatina. By James Watt, M.A. From the Biological Laboratory of the University of Otago	334–348
	XXVII.	Animal Intelligence. By William W. Carlile	349–354
	XXVIII.	Instances of Instinct in Insects. By G. V. Hudson, F.E.S.	354–358

II.–Geology.
	XXIX.	On the Foliated Rocks of Otago. By Professor F. W. Hutton, F.G.S.	359–365
	XXX.	Note on the Boulders in the Port Hills, Nelson. By Captain F. W. Hutton	365
	XXXI.	The Auckland Volcanoes. By Hugh Shrewsbury, M.A.	366–380
	XXXII.	On the Prospects of finding Workable Coal on the Shores of the Waitemata. By James Park, F.G.S., Lecturer, Thames School of Mines	380–384
	XXXIII.	On the Occurrence of Native Zinc at Hape Creek, Thames. By James Park	384–385
	XXXIV.	On the Occurrence of Native Silver at the Thames Goldfield. By James Park	386

III.–Botany.
	XXXV.	A Description of some Newly-discovered Indigenous Plants, being a Further Contribution towards the making known the Botany of New Zealand. By W. Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S., &c.	387–394
	XXXVI.	Description of Three Species of Newly-discovered New Zealand Ferns. By W. Colenso	394–398
	XXXVII.	A List of New Species of Hepaticæ Novæ-Zelandiæ, named by F. Stephani, Leipzig. By W. Colenso	398–400
	XXXVIII.	Plain and Practical Thoughts and Notes on New Zealand Botany. By W. Colenso	400–409
	XXXIX.	On some Recent Additions to the New Zealand Flora. By T. F. Cheeseman, F.L.S., F.Z.S., Curator of the Auckland Museum	409–412
	XL.	Additional Notes on the Genus Carex. By T. F. Cheeseman	413–416
	XLI.	Note on the Cleistogamic Flowers of Melicope simplex. By George M. Thomson, F.L.S.	416–418
	XLII.	Remarks on the Genus Abrotanella, Cassini, with Descriptions of New Species. By T. Kirk, F.L.S.	418–422
	XLIII.	Descriptions of New Plants from the Vicinity of Port Nicholson. By T. Kirk	423–425
	XLIV.	Notice of the Occurrence of Australian Orchids in New Zealand. By T. Kirk	425–428
	XLV.	On a New Mistletoe. By T. Kirk	429–430

IV.—Miscellaneous.
	XLVI.	On the Ancient Relations between New Zealand and South America. By Dr. H. von Jhering, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: communicated by Professor Hutton	431–445
	XLVII.	Vestiges: Reminiscences: Memorabilia of Works, Deeds, and Sayings of the Ancient Maoris. By W. Colenso, F.R.S., F.L.S., &c.	445–467
	XLVIII.	Status quo: A Retrospect.—A Few More Words by way of Explanation and Correction concerning the First Finding of the Bones of the Moa in New Zealand; also Strictures on the Quarterly Reviewer's Severe and Unjust Remarks on the Late Dr. G. A. Mantell, F.R.S., in connection with the same. By W. Colenso	468–478
	XLIX.	The Tradition respecting the Aboriginal Inhabitants of Whakatane. By the late Lieutenant-Colonel St. John: communicated by T. Kirk	478
	L.	On the Working of Greenstone or Nephrite by the Maoris. By F. R. Chapman	479–539
	LI.	On the Native Dog of New Zealand. By Taylor White	540–557
	LII.	Discoveries of Moa-bones. By H. C. Field	558–561
	LIII.	On the Shifting of Sand-dunes. By H. C. Field	561–568
	LIV.	On Earthquakes in the Vicinity of Wanganui. By H. C. Field	569–573
	LV.	Notes on the Earthquake of the 24th June, 1891. By George Hogben, M.A.	574–577
	LVI.	Notes on the Earthquake of the 5th July, 1891, in Cook Strait: an Attempt to define the Epicentrum. By George Hogben	577–579
	LVII.	On Geyser-action at Rotorua. By Camille Malfroy, C.E., J. P., Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur	579–590
	LVIII.	The Rotorua Railway and District. By James Stewart, C.E.	591–602
	LIX.	Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe. By H. Hill, B.A., F.G.S.	603–625
	LX.	On the Establishment of an Expert Agricultural Department in New Zealand. By W. M. Maskell, F.R.M.S.	625–627
	LXI.	The Farm: Winter Pasture and its Grazing. By J. R. Wilkinson, M.A.	628–630
	LXII.	On Moth-destruction. By Coleman Phillips	630–633
	LXIII.	Is it expedient to make Vaccination compulsory? By R. H. Bakewell, M.D., &c.	634–641
	LXIV.	Brake-Fins: A Proposed Appliance for the Better Handling of Ocean Steamers. By the Rev. Philip Walsh	641–644
	LXV.	Mill on Demonstration and Necessary Truth. By William W. Carlile, M.A.	644–653
	LXVI.	The Stability of Ships: its Principles made clear by Models and Diagrams. By E. Withy	653–676

NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE.
Twenty-third Annual Report, 1890–91			679–680
Accounts for 1890–91			680
Memorandum regarding the New Zealand Institute			681–683



PROCEEDINGS.

WELLINGTON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
Inaugural Address by the President, E. Tregear, F.R.G.S.			687–688
Notice of Salmon caught in Aparima River. By Sir J. Hector			688
On the Coalfields of New Zealand. By Sir J. Hector			688
Views of Old New Zealand			691
Geology of the Kaikouras. By Sir J. Hector			693
Notice of the Appearance of the Horse- or Bot-fly. By W. M. Maskell			696
Mr. A. Koebele and his Study of Blight-destroyers			696–697
On Stereo-chemistry, or the Arrangement of Atoms; being the Latest Phase in the Development of the Atomic Theory. By W. P. Evans, M.A., Ph.D.			697–698
Annual Report and Balance-sheet			700
Election of Officers for 1892			700
Vote of Thanks to the Retiring President			700

AUCKLAND INSTITUTE.
Anniversary Address by the President, Professor F. D. Brown			702–703
Notes on the Discovery of some Ancient IMaori Relics at Parua Bay, Whangarei. By A. J. Millar			704–705
New Species of Coleoptera, Part I. By Captain T. Broun, F.E.S.			705
Presentations to the Museum			705
New Species of Coleoptera, Part II. By Captain T. Broun, F.E.S.			705
Pasteur, Koch, and their Work. By Professor A. P. Thomas, F.L.S.			706
Descriptions of New Species of Coleoptera, Part III. By Captain T. Broun, F.E.S.			706
Note to accompany a Specimen of Kauri Timber taken from a Cottage erected more than Fifty Years ago. By Dr. J. L. Campbell			706–707
Exhibition of Old Kauri Flooring. By E. Bartley			707
Annual Report and Balance-sheet			707–708
Election of Officers for 1892			708

PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE OF CANTERBURY.
Hypnotism. By Robert M. Laing, M.A., B.Sc.			709
Note of the Occurrence in New Zealand of the English Spotted Flycatcher (Muscicapa grisola). By Professor Hutton			710
Annual Report and Balance-sheet			711
Election of Officers for 1892			711

OTAGO INSTITUTE.
On certain Volcanic Appearances in Dowling Street, Dunedin. By L. O. Beal			712
On the Structure of the Mammalian Ovum. By Professor T. J. Parker, F.R.S.			712
On the Growth of Ileodictyon. By Professor Parker			712
Exhibit of Tasmanian Sponges			712
Exhibit of Maori Implements and Ornaments. By F. R. Chapman			713
On the Dunedin Water-supply. By G. M. Thomson, F.L.S.			713
On the Extinction of the Native Birds on the West Coast. By James Richardson			713
Exhibit of Fossil Swordfish			713
Correspondence relating to Reserves for the Protection of Native Birds			713
On the Foundation and Settlement of Canterbury. By Dr. Hocken			713
On some Maori Bone Pendants from Otago. By A. Hamilton			714
Note on a Species of Branchellion found on a Skate. By Professor Parker, F.R.S.			714
Specimens of Dujardinia exhibited by Professor Parker			714
Annual Report and Balance-sheet			715
Election of Officers for 1892			715
On the Rise and Development of the Science of Political Economy. By Professor Gibbons			715

WESTLAND INSTITUTE.
Abstract of Annual Report and Balance-sheet			629
Election of Officers for 1892			629

HAWKE'S BAY PHILOSOPHICAL INSTITUTE.
Inaugural Address by the President, H. Hill, B.A.			717
On the Rise, Progress, and Power of the Native Press of India. By the Right Rev. Dr. Stuart, Bishop of Waiapu			721
Account of the Introduction of the Bumble-bee to New Zealand. By Dr. Moore			721
On Tuberculine. By Dr. Spencer			721
On Ferns. By H. Pinckney			721
On the Influence of the Ruahine Mountains on the Rainfall of Hawke's Bay. By — Westall			721
Crescent Shadows. By Taylor White			722
Language and the Cow. By Taylor White			722
Language and Water. By Taylor White			722
Annual Report and Balance-sheet			722
Election of Officers for 1892			722

NELSON PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY.
Exhibits described			723
On the Recent Annual Session of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. By Sidney Black			723
Resolution regarding the President			723
Presentations to the Museum			723
Exhibits described			723
On the Sectional Work of the Australasian Association for the Advancement of Science. By Sidney Black			723–724
On the Statistics relating to Professor Koch's Cure for Tuberculosis. By Dr. J. Hudson			724
Election of Officers for 1892			724

APPENDIX.

Meteorological Statistics for 1891			727
Notes on the Weather for 1891			728
Earthquakes reported in New Zealand during 1891			729
Honorary Members of the New Zealand Institute			730
Ordinary Members of the New Zealand Institute			731–739
Institutions and Individuals to whom this Volume is presented			740–744
Alphabetical Index			745–748

Contents			v.–x.
List of Plates			xi.
Board of Governors of the New Zealand Institute			xiii.
Abstract of Rules and Statutes of the New Zealand Institute			xiii.–xv.
Roll of Incorporated Societies			xvi.
Officers of Incorporated Societies, and Extracts from the Rules			xvi.–xix.

LIST OF PLATES.

	Author		TO FACE PAGE
I.	Maskell.—Coccididæ	$\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,}$	60
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XIV.	Buller.—Nestor notabilis with Deformed Bill. Foot of Penguin with Barnacles		74
XV.	Hutton.—Skulls of Moas	$\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,}$	172
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XVII.	{{{1}}}„Bones of Anomalopteryx antiquus		172
XVIII.	Scott.—Cancer in Fish		200
XIX.	Goyen.—New Zealand Araneæ		256
XX.	Suter.—New Zealand Mollusca	$\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,}$	278
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XXXI.	Watt.—Boltenia pachydermatina	$\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,}$	348
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XXXV.	Shrewsbury.—Microscopic Rock-sections		376
XXXVI.	Kirk.—Abrotanella muscosa, n.s.		422
XXXVII.	{{{1}}}„Viscum clavatum		430
XXXVIII.	Chapman.—Pirori, or Maori Drill		496
XXXIX.	Hogben.—Diagram of Earthquake of 24th June, 1891		578
XL.	Malfroy.—Plan and Section of Geysers at Whakarewarewa	$\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,}$	590
XLI.	{{{1}}}„Plan and Section of Oruawhatua and Chameleon Springs
XLII.	{{{1}}}„Apparatus designed to show Geyser-action
XLIII.	Hill.—Map of Country round Tongariro	$\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,}$	624
XLIV.	{{{1}}}„Map of Summit of Ruapehu
XLV.	{{{1}}}„Crater of Ngauruhoe
XLVI.	{{{1}}}„Crater-lake on Ruapehu
XLVII.	{{{1}}}„Sketch-map of Tokaanu
XLVIII.	{{{1}}}„Ngauruhoe, from Tongariro
XLIX.	{{{1}}}„Tongariro, from Ngauruhoe
L.	Withy.—Diagrams to show Stability of Ships	$\scriptstyle {\left.{\begin{matrix}\ \\\\\ \ \end{matrix}}\right\}\,}$	672
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