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The Journal is arranged so as to secure its special usefulness to Country and Foreign Members and Associates (who form two-thirds of the Institute). The Journal contains the Papers read at the Meetings, and the Discussions thereon. Before they are published in the Journal, the papers themselves, and the discussions, are revised and corrected by their Authors, and MS. comments and supplementary remarks are added, which have been sent in by those Home and Foreign Members to whom, as being specially qualified to pronounce an opinion upon the respective subjects, proof copies of the Papers have been submitted for consideration. These arrangements, which cannot but add to the value of the Journal, are carried out with a view to the advantage of all, especially Country and Foreign Members, who thus find in the Journal much valuable matter, in addition to that which had come before those actually present at the Meetings. PROGRESS OF THE INSTITUTE. 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 (15 Town, 62 Country, 28 Colonial). THE JOURNAL OF THE TRANSACTIONS. Since the Inauguration of the Society, on the 24th of May, 1866, the following Papers have been read :-The Quarterly Parts of the Journal are indicated by the numbers prefixed. (The volumes are sold at One Guinea to Non-Members; Half-aGuinea to Members and Associates.) FIRST SERIES, VOLS. 1 TO 6. 1. A Sketch of the Existing Relations between Scripture and Science. By the late GEORGE WARINGTON, Esq., F.C.S. 2. On the Difference in Scope between Scripture and Science. By the late C. MOUNTford BURNETT, Esq., M.D., Vice-President V.I. On Comparative Philology. By the Rev. ROBINSON THORNTON, D.D., Vice-President V.I. On the Various Theories of Man's Past and Present Condition. By the late JAMES REDDIE, Esq., Hon. Sec. V.I. 3. On the Language of Gesticulation and Origin of Speech. By Professor J. R. YOUNG. On Miracles: their Compatibility with Philosophical Principles. By the Rev. W. W. ENGLISH, M.A. Thoughts on Miracles. By the late E. B. PENNY, Esq. On the General Character of Geological Formations. By the late E. HOPKINS, Esq., C. E. 4. On the Past and Present Relations of Geological Science to the Sacred Scriptures. By the Rev. Professor JOHN KIRK. On the Lessons taught us by Geology in relation to God. Rev. J. BRODIE, M.A. On the Mutual Helpfulness of Theology and Natural Science. By Dr. GLADSTONE, F.R.S. On Falling Stars and Meteorites. By the late Rev. W. MITCHELL, M.A., Vice-President V.I. (The above Papers, with the Discussions thereon, and with "Scientia Scientiarum; being some Account of the Origin and Objects of the Victoria Institute," with the Reports of the Provisional Proceedings, and the Inaugural Address by the late Rev. Walter Mitchell, M.A., Vice-President, form Volume I. of the "Journal.” VOL. II. 5. On the Terrestrial Changes and Probable Ages of the Continents, founded upon Astronomical 6. On Utilitarianism. By the late JAMES REDDIE, Esq., Hon. Sec. V.I. On the Logic of Scepticism. By the Rev. ROBINSON THORNTON, D.D., V.P. Annual Address (On the Institute's Work). By the late JAMES REDDIE, Esq., Hon. Soc. V.I. 7. On the Relations of Metaphysical and Physical Science to the Christian Doctrine of Prayer. By the Rev. Professor JOHN KIRK. On Geological Chronology, and the Cogency of the Arguments by which some Scientific Doctrines are supported. (In reply to Professor Huxley's Address delivered at Sion College on 21st Nov., 1867.) By the late J. REDDIE, Esq., Hon. Sec. V.I. (1867–68). 8. On the Geometrical Isomorphism of Crystals, and the Derivation of all other Forms from those of the Cubical System. (6 Plates.) By the late Rev. W. MITCHELL, M.A., V.P. VOL. III. 9. On the Antiquity of Civilization. By the Right Rev. Bishop TITCOMB, D.D. On Life, with some Observations on its Origin. By J. H. WHEATLEY, Esq., Ph.D. On the Unphilosophical Character of some Objections to the Divine Inspiration of Scripture. On Comparative Psychology. By E. J. MORSHEAD, Esq., Hon. For. Sec. V.I. 10. On Theology as a Science. By the Rev. A. DE LA MARE, M.A. On the Immediate Derivation of Science from the Great First Cause. By R. LAMING, Fsq. On some of the Philosophical Principles contained in Mr. Buckle's "History of Civilization," in reference to the Laws of the Moral and Religious Developments of Man. By the Rev. Prebendary C. A. Row, M.A. On the Nature of Human Language, the Necessities of Scientific Phraseology, and the Application of the Principles of both to the Interpretation of Holy Scripture. By the Rev. J. BAYLEE, D.D. 11. On the Common Origin of the American Races with those of the Old World. By the Right Rev. Bishop TITCOMB, D.D. On the Simplification of First Principles in Physical Science. By C. BROOKE, Esq., F. R.S., &c. On the Biblical Cosmogony scientifically considered. By late G. WARINGTON, Esq., F.C.S. On Ethical Philosophy. By the Rev. W. W. ENGLISH, M. A 12. On some Uses of Sacred Primeval History. By the late D. MCCAUSLAND, Esq., Q.C., LL.D. On the Relation of Reason to Philosophy, Theology, and Revelation. By the Rev. Prebendary C. A. Row, M.A. VOL. IV. 13. Analysis of Human Responsibility. By the Rev. Prebendary IRONS, D.D. (And part 16.) On the Doctrine of Creation according to Darwin, Agassiz, and Moses. By Prof. KIEK. 14. On the Noachian Deluge. By the Rev. M. DAVISON. On Life-Its Origin. By J. H. WHEATLEY, Esq., Ph.D. On Man's Place in Creation. By the late Professor MACDONALD, M.D. By the 15. On More than One Universal Deluge recorded in Scripture. By Rev. H. MOULE, M.A. On Certain Analogies between the Methods of Deity in Nature and Revelation. Rev. G. HENSLOW, M. A., F.L.S. On the Respective Provinces of the Observer and the Reasoner in Scientific Investigation. By the Rev. EDWARD GARBETT, M.A. On the Credulity of Scepticism. By the Rev. R. THORNTON, D.D., V.P. 16. On Current Physical Astronomy. By the late J. REDDIE, Esq., Hon. Sec. V.I. Analysis of Human Responsibility. By Rev. Preb. IRONS, D.D. (See part 13.) Concluded. VOL. V. 17. On the Origin of the Negro. By the Right Rev. Bishop TITCOMB, D.D. On the Testimony of Philosophy to Christianity as a Moral and Spiritual Revelation. By the Rev. Prebendary C. A. Row, M.A. On the Numerical System of the Old Testament. By the Rev. Dr. THORNTON, V.P. 18. On Spontaneous Generation; or, the Problem of Life. By the Rev. Professor KIRK, A Demonstration of the Existence of God. By the Rev. J. M'CANN, D.D. Why Man must Believe in God. By the late JAMES REDDIE, Esq., Hon. Sec. V.I. 19. On Geological Proofs of Divine Action. By S. R. PATTISON, Esq., F.G.S. On True Anthropology. By W. HITCHMAN, Esq., M.D. On Comparative Psychology. (Second Paper.) By E. J. MORSHEAD, Esq., Hon. For. Sec. V.I. 20. On the High Numbers in the Pentateuch. By P. H. GOSSE, Esq., F.R.S., V.P. Israel in Egypt. By the Rev. H. MOULE, M.A. VOL. VI. 21. On Civilization, Moral and Material. (Also in Reply to Sir John Lubbock on "Primitive Man.") By the late J. REDDIE, Esq., Hon. Sec. V.I. (1869–70.) On Dr. Newman's "Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent." By the Rev. Preb. Row, M.A. 22. On the Evidence of the Egyptian Monuments to the Sojourn of Israel in Egypt. By the Rev. B. W. SAVILE, M.A. On The Moabite Stone, by Captain F. PETRIE, Hon. Sec. On Phyllotaxis; or, the Arrangement of Leaves in Accordance with Mathematical Laws. By the Rev. G. HENSLOW, M. A., F.L.S. On Prehistoric Monotheism, considered in relation to Man as an Aboriginal Savage. By the Right Rev. Bishop TITCOMB, D.D. (1871–72.) 23. On Biblical Pneumatology and Psychology. By the Rev. W. W. ENGLISH, M.A, 24. On the Darwinian Theory. By the Rev. Prebendary IRONS, D.D. Serpent Myths of Ancient Egypt. By W. R, COOPER, Esq., late Sec. Soc. Biblical Archæology, 129 Illustrations SECOND SERIES, VOLS. 7 TO 12. VOL. VII. 25. On Natural Theology, considered with respect to Modern Philosophy. By the Rev. G. HENSLOW, M.A., F.L.S. On Fatalism. Contributed by the Rev. J. ROBBINS, D.D. 26. On Darwinism Tested by Recent Researches in Language. By F. BATEMAN, Esq., M.D., &c. On Force and its Manifestations. By the Rev. J. M'CANN, D.D. On Professor Tyndall's "Fragments of Science for Unscientific People." By the Rev. Prebendary IRONS, D.D. On the Origin of the Moral Sense. By the Rev. Professor KIRK. On Force and Energy. By CHARLES BROOKE, Esq., M. A., F.R.S., V.P. 27. On Darwinism and its Effects upon Religious Thought. By C. R. BREE, Esq., M.D., &c. Remarks on some of the Current Principles of Historic Criticism. By Rev. Preb. Row, M.A. On "Scientific Facts and Christian Evidence." By J. ELIOT HOWARD, Esq., F.R. S., F.L.S. 28. On the "Law of Creation-Unity of Plan, Variety of Form." By Rev. G. W. WELDON, M.A. Some Remarks on the Present Aspect of Enquiries as to the Introduction of Genera and Species in Geological Time. By Principal J. W. DAWSON, LL.D., F.R.S. VOL. VIII. 29. The Palæolithic Age Examined. By N. WHITLEY, Esq. (Annual Address.) On the Moral and Social Anarchy of Modern Unbelief. By the Rev. Principal T. P. BOULTBEE, LL.D., Vice-President. 30. On the Identity of Reason in Science and Religion. Rev. R. MITCHELL. On Buddhism. By the Right Rev. Bishop PIERS C. CLAUGHTON, D.D., &c., with communications from Professors CHANDLER and BREWER. On the Contrast between Crystallization and Life. By JOHN ELIOT HOWARD, Esq., F.R.S. 31. On the Brixham Cavern and its Testimony to the Antiquity of Man-examined. By N. WHITLEY, Esq., Sec. Royal Inst. of Cornwall. On the Rules of Evidence as applicable to the Credibility of History. By W. FORSYTH, Esq., Q.C., LL.D., M.P., Vice-President. On the Principles of Modern Pantheistic and Atheistic Philosophy as expressed in the last work of Strauss, Mill, &c. By the Rev. Prebendary C. A. Row, M.A. Paper on the same, by Professor CHALLIS, F.R.S. 32. On "Prehistoric Traditions and Customs in Connection with Sun and Serpent Worship." J. S. PHENÉ, Esq., LL.D., F.S.A., with Illustrations. (1872-73.) VOL. IX. 33. On the Varying Tactics of Scepticism. (Annual Address.) By the Rev. ROBINSON THORNTON, D.D., Vice-President. On the Harmony between the Chronology of Egypt and the Bible. By the Rev. B. W. SAVILE, M.A. On the Ethical Condition of the Early Scandinavian Peoples. By E. W. Gosse, Esq. 34. On Magnitudes in Creation and their bearings on Biblical Interpretation. By the Right Rev. Bishop TITCOMB, D.D. Paper on the same, by Professor CHALLIS, F.R.S.; with communications from the Astronomer Royal's Department, the Radcliffe Observer, and Professor Pritchard, F.R.S. On Biblical Interpretation in connection with Science. By the Rev. A. I. MCCAUL, M.A. 35. On the Bearing of certain Palæontological Facts upon the Darwinian Theory of the Origin of Species, and of Evolution in General. By Professor H. A. NICHOLSON, M.D., D.Sc., F.G.S., &c. On the Early Dawn of Civilization, considered in the Light of Scripture. By J. E. HOWARD, Esq., F.R.S. On the Indestructibility of Force. 36. (On Mr. Mill's Essays on Theism. By the Rev. Professor BIRKS, M.A. VOL. X. 37. On the Chronology of Recent Geology. By S. R. PATTISON, Esq., F.G.S. J. M'CANN, D.D. By the Rev. The Relation of the Scripture Account of the Deluge to Physical Science. By Professor CHALLIS, M.A., F.R.S., F.R.A.S. |