28 TRANSACTIONS OF THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE. [VoL. VI. 
embodied in the charter, which admitted and recognized as members all 
who were distinguished in literature and science, though not belonging 
to the professions previously explained. As one of the surviving original 
members, I rejoice at the success and world-wide distinction which the . 
Institute has attained, and trust that it may progress in the future, as it 
has in the past, to the advantage and improvement in literature and 
science. 
Se ea a ee 
