ANNUAL MEETING. / 



of a bond of £500, tlie interest on which was paid by Dr. 

 Gunning to further the work of the Institute. The Executors 

 will shortly pay the bond to the trustees of the Institute. 

 12. China and India. 



The Institute has lately had a most pressing call from 

 China, urging the usefulness of its transactions there, and 

 has communicated with a large circle throughout China and 

 Japan. (The Archdeacon of Shanghai — an old Member — 

 speaking of the requirements of China, says, " I have turned 

 to the Transactions of this (Society as a treasure of untold 

 importance.") 



The Institute is now receiving further appeals from Japan, 

 where it has long had several Members. 



The cost of such work falls on the " Special Fund,"' 

 which it is imperatively necessary should be revived so as 

 to enable the Institute to carry for svard its nuich-needed and 

 most useful operations. 



13. Conclusion. 



In conclusion the Council desires to express its thankful- 

 ness for the success thus far of the Institute. 



The importance of its work has been recognised by loyal 

 support from its Members in all lands. They realise that 

 an Institute conducted by such men as the President of the 

 Institute (Sir G. G. Stokes), the Lord High Chancellor of 

 England (Earl of Halsbury), Lord Kelvin, and other leaders 

 of thought, devoting their time voluntarily to carrying on the 

 Institute's work, is one which is potent for good results in 

 banishing that spirit of unbelief which has professed to be 

 founded on science. 



G. G. STOKES, 



President. 



SPECIAL FUND. 



A foundation member offers £50 if nine others will give a like 

 sum this year, so as to carry out the intention of Section 9, 



FORM OF BEQUEST. 



I give and bequeath to the Trustees or Trustee for the time 

 behjg of The Victoria Institute, or Philosophical Society 

 OP Great Britain, to be applied by them or him for the purposes 

 of the said Society, the sum of £ if so intended 



"free of legacy duty." And I declare that the receipt of the 

 Trustees or Trustee for the time being of the said Society shall 

 be a good discharge to my Executors for the said legacy. 



