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and engrossing labours of the observatory. When he 

 returned to Europe he was the recipient of many honours 

 in testimony of the high value of his astronomical work, 

 and he began a fresh life of activity in connection with the 

 various societies and institutions with which he was con- 

 nected. He had received in 1900, while still at the Cape, 

 the honour of K.C.B. The Royal Society awarded him a 

 Royal Medal, the Royal Astronomical Society similarly 

 distinguished him, and he received recognition from many 

 academies abroad. He was President of the British Associa- 

 tion in 1907. Sir David Gill was everywhere esteemed as 

 a pleasant and interesting companion, and his death in 

 1914 was a great loss to the scientific community and a 

 deep grief to his many personal friends. 



" J. Bryce, M.P.," at that time member for Aberdeen, 

 now Viscount Bryce, has since those times enriched litera- 

 ture with fresh volumes, has served the country in many 

 ways, above all in cementing closer the bonds of friendship 

 and goodwill between Britain and the United States by his 

 admirable discharge of the duties of our Ambassador- 

 Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Washington 

 for five years, and by his great work on " The American 

 Commonwealth." He is one of the few literary Fellows of 

 the Royal Society, and has inherited from his father a warm 

 regard for the interests of science. 



1892. At the Anniversary Meeting in 1892, held on 

 23rd June, there were thirty-one members present, and in 

 the absence of the President, Francis Galton occupied the 

 chair. The financial statement of the Treasurers showed 

 that the expenditure of the past session amounted to 

 72 145. 8d., and that they had in hand a balance of 

 65 35. 4d. The twelve dinners which had been held were 

 attended by 162 diners, of whom 142 were members and 

 20 guests. Five absentees were reported. One of these, 

 Professor Williamson, now living in the country, resigned 

 his membership. Letters of apology were received from 

 the others, who were all re-elected. The subscription for 

 the ensuing year was again fixed at i. 



