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worthy of the attention and patronage of the public, a more 

 particular account of its extent and objects will be given in 

 another paper, together with a distinct syllabus of the 

 lectures proposed to be delivered in every separate depart- 

 ment. And it is hoped that its commencement may take 

 place the ensuing winter. 



' N.B. It is proposed that the lectures shall be delivered 

 in the evening, or so as not to interfere with the regular 

 hours of business.' 



OFFICERS OF THE COLLEGE. 



Patrons. 



The Right Honourable the Earl of Derby, Lord Lieutenant and 

 Gustos Rotulorum of the cotmty palatine of Lancaster. 



Sir Thomas Egerton, Bart. -i Knights of the 



Thomas Stanley, Esq. J Shire. 



President. 

 Thomas Percival, M.D., F.R.S., & S.A., &c, &c. 



Governors. 



James Massey, Esq. 

 Rev. Thomas Barnes. 

 Alexander Eason, M.D. 

 Rev. Samuel Hall, A.M. 



Charles White, Esq., F.R.S. 

 Mr. Thomas Henry, F.R.S. 

 Mr. George Bew. 

 Mr. Isaac Mosse. 



'As a mark of respect to the Literary and Philosophical 

 Society of Manchester, which has so fully discussed the 

 merits, and so zealously encouraged the plan of this institu- 

 tion, that the present nine officers, viz. the presidents, vice- 

 presidents, secretaries, and treasurer, be appointed governors 

 of the college. 



' It may not be improper to mention, that the scheme 

 here proposed has been carried into execution with con- 



