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to extend the system of Corresponding Secretaries to the provinces and centres of 

 population in the United Kingdom. 



" United Empire." 



33. The monthly Journal, United Empire, disseminates information on Colonial 

 and Imperial questions amongst the Fellows, and through them reaches a much 

 wider audience. It has been enlarged and efforts to improve it are constantly being 

 made. The new cover, improved paper, and increased number of illustrations and 

 maps, are signs of an intention to give the Journal an attractive appearance. By 

 arrangements now made it will be possible to invite more frequently the co-operation 

 of well-known writers ; but this will not interfere with the supply of contributions 

 from Overseas Fellows, whose personal knowledge and observation give a special 

 quality to their letters and articles and help to render this Journal unique both 

 in range of subject and in actuality of treatment. Under the skilled editorship of 

 Mr. Archibald Colquhoun it has become one of the most efficient agencies for 

 extending the influence of the Institute and expressing its views. 



Hours op Opening. 



34. In response to representations made to the Council, the Institute is now open 

 at 9.30 A.M., instead of 10 a.m., daily, and will in future be closed at 10 p.m., instead 

 of 8 p.m., except Sundays and Bank Hohdays. 



Year Book. 



35. The Council have decided to issue a Year Book, containing full information 

 regarding the work and progress of the Institute ; a sketch of its history ; the 

 constitution of the various special Committees ; an account of the Library and 

 Newspaper Room ; the Annual Report and Statement of Accounts, and Lists of 

 Fellows alphabetically and geographically arranged. The Year Book will be 

 forwarded to every Fellow, both Resident and Non-Resident, as well as to the Lady 

 Associates, 



Information Bureau. 



36. The special facilities which the Institute possesses for imparting information on 

 subjects regarding the history, trade, government, &c., of all parts of the Empire 

 are becoming widely known, with the result that a large number of inquiries are now 

 received and dealt with. 



37. In congratulating the Fellows on the satisfactory condition of the Institute, 

 the Council rely upon their co-operation and active support in furthering with 

 increased vigour the cause of Imperial unity and fostering the growth of patriotic 

 sentiment throughout His Majesty's dominions. 



J. Bevan Edwards, 



Chairman of Council. 



James R. Boose 

 Secretary. 



