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was the true one as opposed to the corpuscular theory of 

 Newton. This portion of the lecture was of a very abstruse 

 character, but was rendered very simple by the illustrations 

 of the talented lecturer — illustrations which we much regret 

 we cannot reproduce without the aid of diagrams. The 

 reverend gentleman concluded a long and deeply interesting 

 lecture by saying that they must never forget that while 

 they were investigating some of the most sublime truths of 

 science— while men of science were delighted to bring their 

 best skill and power to illuminate these objects — the ob- 

 servers themselves would be greatly benefited by illumina- 

 tion, but not ft-om the terrestrial source ; and that the proper 

 frame of mind in which to pursue such studies was best 

 typified by the expression with which he would conclude — 

 " What in me is dark that make Thou light." 



A cordial vote of thanks was passed to the lecturer on the 

 motion of the President, seconded by Mr. Dowker, of Stour- 

 mouth, and the company then passed a pleasant hour in the 

 examination of the different microscopes which were placed 

 on the tables. The meeting was in every respect a most 

 interesting one, and all departed highly gratified and in- 

 structed. 



