New Members.

The following new members were admitted: — The Hon. Colonel Fielding, of London; John Ballance, Esq., M.H.R., Wanganui; Major Charles Brown, Taranaki; Henry T. Qarke, Esq., Under Native-Secretary; S. Herbert Cox, Esq., F.C.S., F.G.S., Assistant-Geologist, Government of New Zealand

The Chairman, in a few well-chosen remarks, then introduced the new President, Dr. Buller, C.M.G., F.L.S., F.G.S., &c.