O ANNUAL MF:ETING. 



Of late the very useful purpose this tund served has scarce 

 been realised; and it has as a consequence depended on the 

 interest of the Benefaction (£20 a year) of His Excellency 

 R. H. Gunning, M.D., and the donations of one or two other 

 members. The fund is one of such importance that it is 

 more than ever desirable that it should be widely sup- 

 ported.* 



Conclusion. 



All must feel thankful for the Victoria Institute's progress 

 in the past. Its high objects and the manner in which these 

 are sought to be carried out have earned it supporters in 

 most countries, but with so wide-spread a constituency it has 

 become necessary that it should be stronger in numbers, 

 especially at home. The Rules suggest that this matter lies 

 ill the hands of the members themselves, for they require 

 that only those persons shall be eligible for election who 

 have been proposed by existing Members or Associates. 



Signed on behalf of the Council, 



G. G. Stokes, Prf.sident. 



* CoiitributiotTs for the ^'■Peoples Edition Fund'' A\il] ill ways be 

 received by tlie Honorary Treasurer. 



