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182 PROCEEDINGS, 
be raised, and the proceeds be devoted to the establishment of free 
lectures on geology, and a periodical distribution of a prize medal 
for distinction in geology and mineralogy.’ A Committee was 
point of view, has hitherto not been such as the case deserved. 
ch thirteen papers were 
read, some of very considerable and general interest. In addition 
there were seven Sections holding monthly meetings, whic 
judging from the larger attendance of members, appear to become 
more appreciated year by year, and cannot fail to make this Society 
‘was held on the’15th May last, and proved a great success both as 
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privately, was duly received from the Government, thus material 
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g the Council in enlarging the sphere of usefulness of this” 
occupied 
767 publications were, 
very excellent microsco eee 
- May, received by the Society as donations, while the nee: E 
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