PREFACE. 



In presenting to the Fellows and Associates of the Institute the third issue of the 

 Year Book, it is hoped that it may assist in spreading abroad a better knowledge of 

 the aims and objects of the Institute and the work which is being done in promoting 

 the closer and permanent unity of the Empire. The current issue has been extended 

 in various ways, as, in addition to the information embodied in the edition for 1913, 

 it contains the latest statistical information regarding all parts of the Empire, as well 

 as a classified Hst of the newspapers and magazines which are to be seen in the Institute 

 Building. The list of Fellows has grown considerably during the past year, and 

 the geographical lists both of Resident and Non-Resident Fellows cannot fail to 

 prove of service to the Fellows generally. Full particulars are also given regarding 

 the competition for the Gold Medal of the Institute, and also of the Prizes for Essays 

 which are offered by the Council to Universities and Secondary Schools. 



Fellows are particularly requested to notify all changes in th«ir addresses, so that 

 the monthly Journal and other communications may be forwarded without delay. 



James R. Boos^, 



* Secretary. 



Royal Coloniaij Institute, 



Northumberland Avenue, London. 

 10th June, 1914 



