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given an extremely interesting and more detailed account of 

 his observations relative to this phenomenon, made on the 

 3rd December, and on some previous nights — in the monthly 

 notices of the Astronomical Society for December and January 

 last. 



The first part of a paper was then read, entitled Suggestions 

 for the Advancement of Literature and Learning in Liverpool, 

 by the E^v. A. Hume, D.C.L., LL.D., F.S.A., etc., etc. 



Sixth Meeting — January 13, 1851. 



J. B. YATES, Esq., in the Chair. 



Mr. Richard Hutchinson, M.R.C.S.E., was elected a 

 Member of the Society. 



The following donations were laid upon the table : — 



The Boctnne of an Immaterial Vital Agent considered, 



by A. Dalziel : presented by Mr. Bloxham. 

 Proceedings of the Historic Society/ of Lancashire and 

 Cheshire, 1850 : from the Society. 

 Mr. HiGGiNS then read a paper on the Unity of the Fine Art's. 



[This has been poblished elsewhere. — Kd.] 



The Rev. Dr. Hume concluded his paper, part of which was 

 read on the preceding night. 



[This has been printed by the author, and presented to tlie members. — Eo.l 



