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gave an address upon the advantages of Literary and Scientific 
knowledge. 
The thanks of the Society are particularly due to those friends 
who kindly gave the use of various articles for exhibition, on that 
interesting occasion. é 
During the Session there have been eleven meetings, exclusive 
of the Conversazione and the Annual Business Meeting. The 
meetings were held fortnightly, and, on the whole, proved most 
interesting and instructive. Seven of these meetings were devoted 
to Scientific subjects, and the other five were generally of a Literary 
and miscellaneous character. ‘The attendance at each meeting has 
been highly satisfactory, and, in a few cases, a very crowded room 
testified unmistakably to the ability and popularity of the lecturer 
The financial position of the Society (judging from the Balance 
Sheet submitted by the Treasurer) appears to be in a very satis- 
factory state ; and the balance being on the right side, it is evident 
that there is yet a greater scope for the Society to widen its 
operations and extend its usefulness. 
The formation of this Society was originally suggested by the 
late Rev. J. Clifton Ward, who died so unexpectedly a short time 
ago; and the Committee deeply regret the loss of his valuable 
services. 
The Committee would be glad to see the Members take a 
more active part in the discussion at the close of each lecture at 
the ordinary meetings. By doing so, it is possible to gain a better 
insight into many details of the subject, which necessarily, can be 
but briefly touched upon by the Lecturer. 
In conclusion, it is to be hoped that our important Institution 
may continue to flourish, and that its objects may be carried out 
with untiring zeal, to the benefit of our fellow-men. 
