human family are thus brought nearer to each 

 other ; — surely, at such a period, the lovers of 

 science — that science which is working such 

 wonders — should be drawn more closely together, 

 that by their union and cooperation, these illus- 

 trious triumphs may be maintained, and be 

 carried out on a larger scale. Whitby has pro- 

 duced some eminent characters in science and 

 literature, and may be destined to raise up many 

 more; and, as connected with this anticipation, the 

 support of our Institution may prove one of the 

 best means for doing honour to the town and 

 neighbourhood, and conferring important bene- 

 fits on our country, and on the world. 



