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Nov. 18—Paper, “‘ St. Chrysostom and his times ”—Rev. R. D. 
H. Gray, M.A. 
,, 25—Discussion, “Is Africa likely to become a Second 
India Commercially ?”’ answered in the negative— 
J. Greenwood. 
Dec. 2—Paper, ‘‘ Some Hypotheses of Science teviewed ’—F. 
H. Hill. 
,, 9—Paper, “ English Cathedrals” (Ilustrated)—T. Bell. 
,,11—Public Lecture on ‘ Charles Dickens,” delivered in the 
Mechanics’ Institution, by Professor Ward, L.L.D., 
of Manchester. 
,, 16—Paper, ‘‘ Lancashire in the time of Charles II ’’—Col. 
Fishwick, F.S.A. 
1880. 
Jan. 6—‘“ Readings from English Poets ’—Henry Houlding. 
,, 18—Paper, ‘‘ Studies from the English Language ’—John 
H. Grant. 
,, 20—Paper, ‘‘ Notes on a visit to St. Petersburgh and 
Moscow ”—H. Ward, 
,, 27—Paper, ‘ Physical Culture ’—W. H. Colbran. 
Feb. 4 and 5—Conversazione (see subsequent notice) 
,, 10—Paper, ‘‘ Peasant Proprietorship”—J. 8. Horn. 
,, 24—Paper, ‘‘ Sketches of the Principal Cities in Central 
Europe ’—W. Robinson, J.P. 
Mar. 2—‘Scientific Sonée, “ Light’”’—John P. Leather. 
», 9—Readings by Members. 
,, 16—Discussion, ‘‘ How far are we benefited by our Colonies.” 
—C. Bailey. 
Apl. 6—Annual Meeting. 
,, 18—Paper, ‘‘ An Introduction to the study of Shells and 
Shellfish ’—H. Stolterfoth, M.A., M.D. The Lecture 
was illustrated by diagrams and a valuable collection 
of shells. 
,, 20—Paper, ‘The later Life of St. Augustine of Canter- 
bury ’’—Rey. R. Waddy Moss. 
,, 27—Dramatie Soirée—(held in the Mechanics’ Insti- 
tution)— Director, J. LL. Ward, M.A. 
Sept 21—Paper, ‘‘ The Towneley Miracles and Mysteries ’’—Jas 
McKay. (Lord Norreys lent a valuable Illumi- 
nated Manuscript for inspection by the Members.) 
28—Paper “‘ Gautama, the Buddha ’’—Rev. T. Leyland. 
Oct. 5—Scientific Soirée, ‘The Chemistry of Calico Printing ”»— 
A. F. Hargreaves, F.C.S. 
12 —Paper, ‘‘ The Sources of Original Materials for a His- 
tory of Burnley ’—W. A. Abram, F.R.H.S. 
19—Discussion, ‘‘ Capital Punishment ’’—B. Moore. 
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