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diligent and successful canvas for Subscri- 

 bers, Mr. Murray commenced a Course of 

 twelve Lectures on Chemical Science, in the 

 middle of August; and when this Course was 

 concluded, he delivered another of four Lec- 

 tures, on Electricity and Galvanism, in the 

 latter part of September. The Council are 

 happy to state, that the services of this able 

 and experienced Lecturer were duly appreci- 

 ated by the Members of this Society, and by 

 the friends of science in Whitby and the 

 vicinity. His Lectures were attended by 

 crowded audiences, and were received with 

 much and well-deserved applause: and there 

 is reason to believe, that they have served to 

 awaken in our town a growing taste for scien- 

 tific pursuits, which cannot fail to have the 

 happiest effects on the interests of your Insti- 

 tution. ^ 



It is satisfactory to observe, that the 

 receipts for the Lectures not only realized 

 the sum promised to Mr. Murray, but, after 

 clearing all expenses, left a balance of £4 to 

 the Institution. This advantage, however, 

 must be ascribed in a great measure to the 

 liberality of the Proprietors of the Subscrip- 

 tion Library, who kindly allowed the gratui- 

 tous use of their Rooms for both Courses. 

 Mr. Murray has also presented to your 



