36 SIR MONIER MONIER-WILLIAMS. 
attention to the affairs of the Institute of which it is really desery- 
ing. This, however, I will say, that my best wishes are with you; 
and with regard to one remark which fell from Sir Henry Barkly, 
I would observe that, having a large acquaintance with scientific 
men, I know what numbers of them there are who are not agnostics 
at all, but the reverse. 
The Members, Associates, and their friends then adjourned to the 
Museum, where refreshments were served. 
