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The Victoria Institute,

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Philosophical Society of Great Britain.

1A, ADELPHI TERRACE, STRAND, LONDON, W.C.

Correspondence (including communications from intending Members or Associates, &c.) to be addressed to "The Secretary."

THE PRIMARY OBJECTS.

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HIS SOCIETY has been founded for the purpose of promoting the following
Objects, which will be admitted by all to be of high importance both to
Religion and Science :—

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First.—To investigate fully and impartially the most important questions of Philosophy and Science, but more especially those that bear upon the great truths revealed in Holy Scripture.

Second. To associate MEN OF SCIENCE and AUTHORS* who have already been engaged in such investigations, and all others who may be interested in them, in order to strengthen their efforts by association; and by bringing together the results of such labours, after full discussion, in the printed Transactions of an Institution, to give greater force and influence to proofs and arguments which might be little known, or even disregarded, if put forward merely by individuals.

Third. To consider the mutual bearings of the various scientific conclusions arrived at in the several distinct branches into which Science is now divided, in order to get rid of contradictions and conflicting hypotheses, and thus promote the real advancement of true Science; and to examine and discuss all supposed scientific results with reference to final causes, and the more comprehensive and fundamental principles of Philosophy proper, based upon faith in the existence of one Eternal God, who in His wisdom created all things very good.

Special advantages are secured to Country and Colonial Members and Associates in the Journal of Transactions.

The Journal of Transactions

Contains the Papers read at the Meetings and the Discussions thereon. Before these are published in the Journal, both are finally submitted to their Authors for any revision, and MS. comments and supplementary remarks are added, which have been sent in by such British, American, and other Members to whom, as being specially qualified to contribute information upon the respective subjects, proof copies of the Papers had been submitted for consideration-the authors of Papers adding their final comments. These arrangements, which are found to add greatly to the value of the Journal, are carried out with a view to securing the special usefulness of the Journal to all, whether home or Non-resident Members or Associates; these thus find in the Journal much valuable matter, and often much (contributed by men of learning in all parts of the world) in addition to that which had come before those actually present at the Meetings. (The Journal is sent post-free.)

* The Society now consists of 1,200 Subscribers (about one-third of whom are Foreign Members); including Literary and Scientific Men and others favourable to the Objects. (The present average annual increase is upwards of a hundred.)

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President.

Professor G. G. STOKES, M.A., D.C.L., President of the Royal Society.
Vice-Presidents.

Sir H. BARKLY, K.C.B., G. C. M.G., F.R.S.
Sir J. RISDON BENNETT, M. D., F.R.S.
Sir JOSEPH FAYRER, K.Č.S.I., M.D., F. R.S.

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W. FORSYTH, Esq., Q.C., LL.D.
Rev. ROBINSON THORNTON, D.D.
A. MCARTHUR, Esq., M.P.

Correspondent Members.

Professor L. PASTEUR, F. R.S., Paris.
Professor MASPERO, Cairo.
The Council (24 Members).- Professor ALLEYNE-NICHOLSON, F.R.S.E. Revs. W. ARTHUR and
Dr. ANGUS. The BISHOP OF WAKEFIELD. J. BATEMAN, Esq., F.R.S. J. F. LA-TROBE
BATEMAN, F.R.S., F.R.S.E. Captain CREAK, F.R.S. Dr. GUNNING, F.R.S.E., F.R.C.S.E.
Surg.-Gen. GORDON, C.B. Dr. F. B. HAWKINS, F.R.S. D. HOWARD, Esq., V. Pres. Chem. Soc.,
Pres. S.C.I., &c. &c.

Sir J. W. DAWSON, K. C.M.G., F.R.S.
HORMUZD RASSAM, Esq.
Professor NAVILLE.

Trustees.-Sir ROBERT N. FOWLER, Bart., M.P.; R. BAXTER, Esq.

Hon. Auditors.-G. CRAWFURD HARRISON, Esq.; J. ALLEN, Esq.
Honorary Treasurer.-WILLIAM NOWELL WEST, Esq.

Hon. Sec. and Editor of Journal.-Captain F. W. H. PETRIE, F.G.S., &c.

MEMBERSHIP AND SUBSCRIPTIONS.

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Intending Members and Associates are requested to address "The Secretary." The Annual Subscription for Members is Two Guineas, with One Guinea Entrance Fee (see privileges). The Annual Subscription for Associates is One Guinea, without Entrance Fee. (All receive the Journal post free.)

In lieu of Annual Subscription, the payment of Twenty Guineas (without Entrance Fee) will constitute a Life Member, or Ten Guineas a Life Associate. The payment of a Donation of not less than Sixty Guineas qualifies for the office of Vice-Patron, with all the privileges of a Life Member or Life Associate.

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[It is to be understood, that only such as are professedly Christians are entitled to become Members.]

*** Subscriptions are payable to the "VICTORIA INSTITUTE's" credit at "Ransom's Bank," 1, Pall Mall East, S. W., or may be remitted to the Secretary, at the Office. Cheques or Post Office Orders (on General Post Office) should be made payable to "Victoria Institute or order," and crossed "Ransom & Co."

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PRIVILEGES.

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MEMBERS-On election, are presented with any Volume of the First or Second Series of the Journal of the Transactions, and ARE ENTITLED-to a Copy of the Journal, either in the Quarterly Parts, or the Annual (bound) Volume, for the years during which they may subscribe, and to a copy of any other documents or books which may published under the auspices of the Society, and, on application, to a copy of every paper re-published in the "People's Edition"; to the use of the Library (Books can be sent to the country), Reading and Writing Rooms (affording many of the conveniences of a Club); and to introduce two Visitors at each Meeting. The Council are chosen from among the Members, who alone are eligible to vote by ballot in determining any question at a General Meeting. Members are further privileged to obtain any Volumes, other than that chosen, of the Transactions issued prior to their joining the Institute at half-price (half-a-guinea each), or any Quarterly Parts for past years at half-a-crown each.

The Library, Reading and Writing Rooms are open, for the use of the Members only, from ten till five (Saturdays till two). The Institute exchanges Transactions with the Royal Society and many other leading English and Foreign Scientific bodies, whose Transactions are therefore added to the Library.

ASSOCIATES-ARE ENTITLED, to the Journal, in Quarterly Parts or in the Annual Volume, for the years during which they may subscribe; to obtain the earlier Volumes or Parts at a reduced price; and to introduce one Visitor at each Meeting.

Members and Associates have the right to be present at all Meetings of the Society. The Meetings, of which due notice is given, are held at Adelphi Terrace, at Eight o'clock on the evenings of the First and Third Mondays of the Winter, Spring, and Summer Months. Proof Copies of the Papers to be read can be had by those desirous of placing their opinions thereon before the Members (when unable to attend, they can do this in writing). Members and Associates on 1st January, 1871, 203.—Joined since.—In 1871, 91;-1872, 109;-1873, 110;-1874, 111;-1875, 115;-1876, 107;-1877, 100;-1878, 101;--1879, 105;-1880, 104;-1881, 122;-1882, 122;-1883, 126;-1884, 109 ;-1885, 110;-1886, 101;-1887, Foreign, 47; Home, 62— 109;-1888, Home and Foreign, 149. E 2

VOL. XXII.

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