6. On the origin of Merchants' Marks— communicated by Mr. 



S. Woodward, of Norwich. 



On the System of Numerical Notation, and on the Calendar 

 of the ancient Egyptians — ^by Mr. Wm. Osburn, Jun., 

 Secretary. — (read January 2nd, 1829.) 



7. On the uses and abuses of Hypotheses in Science — ^by James 



Williamson, Esq., M.D., Vice-President — (read January 

 14th, 1829.) 



8. On the Origin of Gothic Architecture — by Mr. John Sangs- 



ter — (read February 4th, 1829.) 



9. On Meteors and Meteoric Stones — by Mr. Joshua Dixon 



—(read February 18th, 1829.) 



10. On the Metamorphoses of Insects — ^by Mr. H. Denny— < 



(read March 6th, 1829.) 



11. On Armorial Bearings — ^by Mr. John Wilkinson — (read 



March 20th, 1829.) 



12. A Discussion upon Civilization — (April 3d, 1829.) 



13. On the Origin of Written Characters — ^by Mr. William 



Osburn, Jun. Secretary — (read April 24th, 1829.) 



It will be noticed that one evening during* the 

 Session was entirely devoted to discussion. The 

 Council rejoice to report the entire success of this 

 experiment, and anticipate both pleasure and advan- 

 tage from this occasional change in the business of 

 the General Meetings. 



