xvil. 
Nov. 15—Rev. H. D. Rawnstey, M.A.—‘‘ On some Royal Mummies.” 
Nov. 29—G. E. Lowraran, Esq.—‘‘ Combustion.” Illustrated by Experi- 
ments. 
Dec. 13—Rev. J. N. Hoare, M.A., F.R.H.S.—‘‘ Buddhism.” 
1888. 
Jan. 10—Professor SEELEY, F.R.S., F.G.S.—‘‘ The Race Characters of the 
English People.” 
Jan. 24—W. H. Goxpine, Esq.—‘‘ The Breath of Life.” Illustrated by 
Experiments. 
Feb. 7—H. H. Pearse, Esq., War Correspondent to The Daily News.— 
«<A Night March, and a Fight for Water.” 
Feb. 21_A. H. Rarxes, Esq., M.A.—‘‘An ancient path, a forgotten 
battle, a lover’s leap, a clan’s feud, a poet’s vision, a chief’s 
revenge, may be read in these Celtic names, when rightly 
interpreted.” 
Mar. 6—T.-Macxereru, Esq., F.R.A.S., F.R. Met. Soc.—‘‘On the Stars.” 
Mar. 20—_W. R. Firzparrick, Esq.—‘‘ Mary Queen of Scots.” 
Mar. 27—Annual Meeting—Election of Officers. 
SILLOTH AND HOLME CULTRAM LITERARY 
AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY. 
9TH SESSION, 1887-88. 
President ... “ns ss Sa ... Rev. S. Hepert, M.A. 
Vice-Presidents. 
J. M. Pautt, F.G.S. | G. T. Carr. 
Committee. 
H. L. BARKER. JosEPH GLAISTER. 
W. Crass. Ww. M. Hupson. 
J. GRAHAM. Rev. H. M. Topp, M.A. 
JOHN GLAISTER. W. F. Wuson, J.P. 
Rev. W. A. WRIGLEY. 
Hon. Treasurer ae os a te ... J. STRONACH, 
Hon. Secretary a9 ch ae oar .. Jd. B. Brings, 
