President. 



Professor G. G. Stokes, M.A., D.C.L., President of the Rojal Society. 



Vice-Presidents. 



Sir H. Barkly, K.C.B., G.C.M.G., F.R.S. 



Sir J. EiSDON Bennett, M.D., F.R.S. 

 Sir Joseph Fayrer, K.C.S.I., M.D., F.R.S. 

 Philip Henry Gosse, Esq., F.R.S. 



W. Forsyth, Esq., Q.C, LL.D. 

 Rev. Robinson Thornton, D.D, 

 A. Mc Arthur, Esq., M.P. 



Correspondent Members. 



Professor L. Pasteur, F.R.S., /"aj-w. | Sir J. W. Dawson, K.C.M.G., F.RS. 



Professor MasI'ERO, Cairo. i HoRMUZD Rassam, Esq. | Professor Naville. 



The Council (24 Members). — Professor Alletnb-Nicholsoit, P.K.S.E. Eevs. W. Arthur and 

 Dr. Angus. The Bishop of Bedford. J. Bateman, Esq., F.R.S. J. F. La-Trobis 

 Batbman, F.R.S., F.B.S.E. Dr. Gunning, F.R.S.E., F.R.C.S.E. Surg.-Gen. Gordon, C.B. 

 Dr. F. B. Hawkins, F.R.S. D. Howard, Esq., V. Pres.Chem.Soc, Pres. S.C.I., &c.&c. 



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Hon. Auditors. — G. Crawfued Harrison, Esq. ; J. Allen, Esq. 



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Hon. Sec. and Editor of Journal. — Captain F. W. H. Petrie, F.G.S., &c. 



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