President, 
Professor G. G. Stoxes, M.A., D.C.L., President of the Royal Society. 
Vice- Presidents. 
Sir H. Barkty, K.C.B., G.C-M.G., F.R.S. 
Sir J. Rtspon Bennett, M.D., F.R.S. W. ForsytH, Esq., Q.C., LL.D. 
Sir JOSEPH Fayrer, K.C.S8.1., M.D.. F.B.S. Rev. ROBINSON THORNTON, D.D, 
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