Proceedings, &c., for 1868. xxv 



that the amount so raised would be gradually paid off, and during 

 the continuance of the loan the interest would be paid with the 

 strictest punctuality. 



Debentures to the value of £200 were then subscribed for. 



Mr. Thomas Harrison read a paper, " Notes on the Various 

 Theories as to the Origin of Species." 



Professor Wilson said it was a very difficult matter to comment 

 upon a paper like the one just read. He objected to mixing up the 

 arguments derived from science and those derived from revelation, 

 and thought the blending of the two together stifled discussion, 

 and not suitable for a scientific society. 



Messrs. Bonwick, Manns, Thompson, and others concurred with 

 Professor Wilson. 



The President said it would be admitted that Mr. Harrison had 

 treated the subject in a very peculiar manner, and agreed 

 generally with what had fallen from the members as to not discussing 

 subjects of a religious character. 



Mr. Harrison in reply said he was sorry there was no discussion 

 on his paper, or that it was considered a theological essay. He had 

 used quotations from Scripture because he believed that science and 

 religion agreed together. 



(Signed) Eobt. L. J. Elleey. 



August 27, 1868. 



Oedetcaey Meeting. 



Thursday, August 27, 1868. 



The President, B. L. J. Ellery, Esq., in the Chair. 



The three gentlemen proposed at the last meeting as members 

 were balloted for and declared duly elected. 



The following gentlemen were proposed as candidates, ballot to 

 take place at the next meeting : — 



Proposed by. Seconded by. 



Mr. B. Tindall Dr. Neild Mr. Eawlings 



Mr. J. T. Budall Mr. Ellery Mr. Rawlings 



Mr. J. Munday (country memb.) Mr. H. A. Thompson Mr. Eawlings 



The President reported what progress had been made by the 

 Council in getting the debenture and donation lists filled up, and 

 in preparing the working plans for the alterations, and then stated 

 that his attention had been called in many quarters to a paper read 

 by Mr. A. K. Smith on the 28th May, and subsequently published 

 in the first part of the Transactions for 1868. The paper was 

 entitled "On an Improved Method of Preserving Wines and 

 Spirits," and it was asserted to be copied from a patent registered 

 by Mr. Eyan. The President had inquired into the matter, and had 

 supplied Mr. Eawlings with data also to make search into the 



