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4. The Chairman called attention to a communication from the Hon. Mr. Waterhouse relative to certain specimens of Timber, proving the protective influence of charring against the ravages of the Teredo.

5. "Notes on the Valley System on the Western Flanks of Mount Cook," by S. Herbert Cox, F.C.S., F.G.S. (Transactions, p. 577.)

6. The Chairman, before adjourning the meeting, announced that three papers required to be held over. He called attention to the large series of Photographs arranged in the Hall, which had been brought by Dr. Hector from America to illustrate the scenery of the Yellow-stone Hot Lakes and the Nevada Mines.

New Members.—Arthur S. Collins, of Nelson, F. H. Tronson.

1. Discussion on Dr. Newman's paper "On Speculations on the Physiological Changes obtaining in the English Race when transplanted to New Zealand," read at last meeting, was continued.

Mr. W. T. L. Travers said that he did not at all agree with the author's views. He thought that Dr. Newman did not sufficiently appreciate the slightness in the difference of atmospheric pressure in New Zealand and elsewhere. According to Proctor, the pressure at 30°, 40°, and 47° South Latitude, corresponded very nearly with that at